TCV 2011-01-07 by Tri-City Voice

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Union Sanitary District Shows Appreciation for Safe Medicine Disposal

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absorbed when applied. The canting tool, believed to be a Javanese invention, is a copper container filled with melted wax that the artist uses to draw a design on the cloth. Common waxes used for batik consist of a mixture of beeswax for its malleability and paraffin for its friability. The wax is kept at a proper temperature to ensure an even flow. continued on page 2

BY LUCINDA BENDER xplore “The Beauty of Batik” at Olive Hyde’s first offering for the New Year. This exhibit features dozens of batiks created by two local artists, Diane Burns and John Tinger. The art of batik has a rich history. Although experts disagree as to the precise origins, samples of dye resistance pat-

terns on cloth can be traced back 1,500 years ago to Egypt and the Middle East. Most scholars believe that intricate Javanese batik designs would only have been possible after the importation of finely woven cloth first imported to Indonesia from India in 1815. Some experts feel that batik was originally reserved as an art form for Javanese royalty as certain patterns were worn only by

royalty from the Sultan’s palace. Other experts disagree; it was an important part of a young ladies accomplishment that she be skillful in applying wax to the cloth, just as important as cooking and other housewifery skills to Central Javanese women. Although batik art is very intricate, the tools used are simple. Natural materials such as cotton or silk are used so wax is

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Mind Twisters . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Movie Theater List . . . . . . . . . 8

Sports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Obituary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Real Estate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Places of Worship . . . . . . . . . 18

It’s a date . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Public Notices. . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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Creating batik is a time consuming art. To meet growing demand and make the fabric more affordable, a copper stamp called a cap (pronounced “chop”) was developed in the mid-19th century. The cap is dipped into wax and applied to fabric. To create batik, a design is drawn onto the cloth and wax is applied to the areas of the design that the artist wants to remain the original color of the cloth. After wax is applied, the fabric is immersed in a dye bath and subsequently in cold water to harden the wax. The number of colors in batik represents how many times it was immersed in the dye bath and how many times wax had to be applied and removed. Although there are thousands of different batik designs, specific designs have traditionally been associated with festivals and religious ceremonies. Certain designs are reserved for brides and bridegrooms as well as their families. Other designs are reserved for royalty such as the Sultan and his family or their attendants. A person’s rank could be determined by the pattern of the batik he/she wore. Modern batik, although having strong ties to traditional batik, utilizes linear treatment of leaves, flowers and birds. These batiks tend to be more dependent on the dictates of the designer rather than the stiff guidelines that have guided traditional craftsmen. Artisans are no longer dependent on traditional dyes; chemical dyes can produce many additional colors however, modern batik still utilizes canting and cap. Fine quality handmade batik is very expensive and the production of such work of art is limited. However, in a world dominated by machines

there is an increasing interest in materials that have been handmade such as batik. Burns was introduced to batik in high school and found the medium to be fascinating; she has practiced the art form for the past 30 years, determined to master it. She has taken batik beyond the simple application of wax on cloth then dipping into a dye bath to achieve interesting patterns and color combinations. For Burns, this very challenging medium has become her means of painting. Just as another artist would use watercolor, oils or acrylics, Burns uses melted wax and colored dyes to create images. Tinger appreciates batik for its random results - the mixture of waxes, dyes, and fabric texture creates endless combinations, effects that are only revealed at the final step of the process. He uses vibrant colors and simple shapes to produce complex designs. In his latest work, Tinger has begun to bring his engineering background to the forefront. Mixed media creates three-dimensional structural and truss components to layer over the batik. For more information about these outstanding artists, please visit their websites at www.dbbatik.com and www.batikfineart.com . The Beauty of Batik January 7 – February 5 Gallery Hours: Thursday – Sunday 12 noon – 5 p.m. Opening Reception Friday, January 7 7 p.m.–9 p.m. Olive Hyde Art Gallery 123Washington Boulevard, Fremont (510) 791-4357 www.fremont.gov/Art/OliveHydeArtGallery

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Annie $ 7:30 p.m. (2:30 p.m. Sundays) Presented by StarStruck Theatre

Gary Soren Smith Center 43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont (510) 659-6031 Saturday, Jan. 8

Family Nature $ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. Stories, games, and activities

Coyote Hills Regional Park 8000 Patterson Ranch Rd., Fremont (510) 544-3220 Saturday, Jan. 8

Today’s High Cost of College 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. How to pay for your child’s college education

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Nature Dectectives $R 11 a.m. - Noon January jackrabbits

Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center 4901 Breakwater Ave., Hayward (510) 670-7270 Saturday, Jan. 8

Feng Shui: Transform Your Home R 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Change your home and work environment

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Tuesday, Jan. 11

Kite Photography Demo 1 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Nature Drawing for Kids 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

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Mewuk-Style Coiled Basketry $R 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Techniques on Central California Indian basketry

Coyote Hills Regional Park 8000 Patterson Ranch Rd., Fremont (510) 544-3220

Hayward Shoreline Interpretive Center 4901 Breakwater Ave., Hayward (510) 670-7270

From the Gold Rush to Today 2 p.m. - 3 p.m. How local citizens struggled to save the Bay and its wetlands

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Caliban 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

The Uptown Singers with “The Best of Opera to Broadway”

Blend of music on fiddle and octave mandola

MacGregor/Bridgepoint School Auditorium 35753 Cedar Blvd., Newark (510) 793-5683

Estate Planning Seminar 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

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Art Exhibit 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. John O’Lague Galleria 777 B Street, Hayward (510) 538-2787 www.haywardarts.org

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Pen Women Show Sunday, Jan. 9

LOV Sunday Concert Series $ 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Mission Coffee Roasting House 151 Washington Blvd., Fremont (510) 623-6920

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Monday, Jan. 10

The Estate Tax Repeal Myth

Fremont Main Library 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont (510) 745-1401

J. D. Wolfe REPORTERS Julie Grabowski Janet Grant Philip Holmes Robin Michel Suzanne Ortt Praveena Raman Rajeswari Ramanathan Joe Samagond Shavon Walker

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BY J. DENNIS WOLFE

One of my clients, a physician, shared with me how one of her patients views his health insurance. He believes that the money he pays for health insurance is a personal savings account and the same dollars paid in premiums are used to reimburse his physician for services rendered. This is incorrect. It is time to reverse this paradigm (one’s way of viewing things). Insurance shares and spreads risk by collecting small amounts from individuals within large groups of people to pay sudden, large claims. Not everyone is going to have an expensive hospital bill, but everyone can afford a small premium to protect against this possibility. Over our lifetime, we may change health insurance many times. There is a possibility that within a month following enrollment into a new health plan you could suffer from a sudden medical problem requiring extensive hospitalization and surgery - heart attack, traumatic injury, etc. You would expect your “new” insurer to immediately pay this claim. Insurers must protect against such an occurrence and therefore have to “pad” their rates to reflect the potential for this risk. The mathematical logic that drives this is The Law

of Large Numbers aka Probability Theory. Search the web for a more complete understanding. This is at the core of how rates are determined. An insurer must build predictability into random human behavior to guarantee that funds are available to pay these “shock” claims. When you go to the store and buy $100 of groceries, you pay $100 at the checkout stand and go home with your groceries. You exchanged dollars for goods. You may also exchange dollars for services, such as an hour of time with your CPA. Yet, somehow over the last five decades we have come to believe that payment for health care services is different, We need to remember that when we seek health care, we are still simply exchanging dollars for services! It would not be reasonable to pay $25 for a $100 bag of groceries, telling the store that your bank will send a check for the remainder in a month or so. You would be arrested for shoplifting! Yet we routinely do this to medical care providers. This form of payment has become so pervasive that if you wanted to write a check to your physician for the entire amount due, the receptionist would look at you like a deer in headlights. Finally, the receptionist might say, “It’s okay; we will bill your insurance.” If the insurer stalls processing and payment of the claim, stern letters from your

doctor will be the result demanding prompt payment directly from you. Typically, you get mad at the insurance company. Your insurer does not owe the money for services provided; you do! Although your doctor cares about your health, the office manager cares about payment for services rendered. You owe the money and if the bill is not paid, you, not the insurance company, will be sent to a collection agency. This system is flawed and cannot be fixed without an understanding of your role in it so stay healthy, stay tuned and get involved. Your life now does indeed depend upon it. (Dennis Wolfe wrote a book on healthcare cost-delivery reform, published in 1991, that detailed the problems that we face today and what needed to be done. In 1976 he founded Wolfe Insurance Services, specializing in employee benefits. In 1977 he won a national award for developing a program known today all over America as Community Health Fairs. In early 2010 he founded Health Care Claims Consulting, LLC, a website-based business of experts that will be able to help people all across the country when they are not getting proper health care services or having trouble getting services paid for. He can be reached at dennis.wolfe@comcast.net and is available for speaking engagements.)

Carlton Plaza Fremont dining options cater to the tastes and daily plans of our residents. The atrium in our main dining room is a favorite, or the ’50s style dining at Ruby’s Cafe is an ideal haunt when entertaining grandkids. All-Day restaurant-style dining services, a fabulous cafe and room service on request serve residents who are on the go or those ready to relax at the end of the day. The richly appointed common areas, library, game room, and patio complete the total living experience.

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Dennis Wolfe is the author of The Sick Solution, a discussion of healthcare cost-delivery reform, In 1976 he founded Wolfe Insurance Services specializing in employee benefits. For his creation of what we now call Community Health Fairs, Wolfe won the nationallyprestigious Dublin Award. In early 2010 Dennis founded Health Care Claims Consulting, LLC., a website-based business of experts across the country to help people obtain proper health care services and resolve claims issues. He can be reached at dennis.wolfe@comcast.net and is available for speaking engagements.

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Betty T. Yee SUBMITTED BY ANITA GORE Betty T. Yee was sworn in to serve a second four-year term on the California Board of Equalization (BOE) during a ceremony at the Hiram W. Johnson State Office Building in San Francisco on January 4, 2011. The Honorable Lucy H. Koh, Judge, United States District Court Northern District of California, administered the oath. “I am honored to be able to once again represent the First District of the BOE and I shall continue to work hard to ensure California’s tax laws are interpreted and applied correctly, fairly and consistently” said Yee. Chairwoman Betty T. Yee was first elected to her post in November 2006. Her district Betty T.Yee, Chair, California State Board includes many of California’s of Equalization coastal counties, from Del Norte to Santa Barbara, and includes the entire San Francisco Bay Area. The five-member California State Board of Equalization (BOE) is a publicly elected tax board. The BOE collects more than $48 billion annually in taxes and fees supporting state and local government services. It hears business tax appeals, acts as the appellate body for franchise and personal income tax appeals and serves a significant role in the assessment and administration of property taxes. For more information visit www.boe.ca.gov and www.taxes.ca.gov.

BY LEANNE ITALIE ASSOCIATED PRESS NEW YORK (AP), Jan 04 At 45, DeEtte Sauer was a dead woman walking. She was morbidly obese, her heart disease so serious a doctor warned her to expect “an event at any time.” Eaten up by her marketing career, struggling to raise three kids, she smoked, drank and never, ever exercised. Sauer remembers a vacation when - at 5-foot-5 (1.52-meter) and 230 pounds (104.33 kilos) - she couldn’t make it onto a small boat for a day out with her family. “That’s when it hit me. I was an elected cripple. I had done it to myself.” She got busy, slowly shedding the weight through sensible eating and exercise. She began to walk around her Houston neighborhood, then she discovered the pool. Now 69, the woman who

once had a supermom complex is a competitive, medal-winning senior swimmer. “It literally saved my life,” Sauer said, adding that her best event is the butterfly - a stroke she learned at age 62. To trainers with lots of clients well beyond 50, Sauer is the holy grail, somebody who works hard and efficiently, taking care to avoid injury while maintaining motivation, strength and endurance through careful workouts. Getting fit later in life is one thing, they said, but staying that way at 60, 70 and 80 is another. “Going from running to walking, going from the treadmill to the elliptical as we age. It can be really frustrating, mentally debilitating,” said Chris Freytag, a yoga and Pilates instructor and contributing fitness editor for Prevention magazine.

“Even for me. I’m 45 and say oh God, I can just see it coming. There’s going to be some wear and tear. That doesn’t mean I have to give up, but I have to make some changes.” Back, hips, knees, balance, cardio - all can be trouble spots and big blows to a positive attitude for seniors, said Freytag and fitness expert Denise Austin, who was Jack LaLanne’s sidekick on television and went on to her own workout shows, DVDs and books. At 53, she has a new book out in January, “Get Energy!” FLEXIBILITY Pilates and yoga are great ways to stay strong and flexible beyond 50 because both can be easily modified, the experts said. “I’m into the core as you age,” Austin said. ``Your spine is your lifeline. Keep it healthy, keep it strong. As we age we lose flexibility and it’s really important to our tendons and ligaments to stay pliable and keep all the fluids in our joints going.’’ She suggests increasing floor work to take pressure off the continued on page 27

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Man found dead SUBMITTED BY LT. M. QUINDOY, UNION CITY PD Union City Police found a man outside a home in the carport area at 645 F Street on Monday, January 3 at 5:08 p.m. He was pronounced dead at the scene after Alameda County fire personnel assessed the man’s condition. The Alameda County coroner’s office has identified the man as 31-year-old Ricardo Garcia, Lt. Ben Horner told TCV. The cause of death is pending an autopsy by the Alameda County Coroner’s Office. Police are investigating the incident and ask that anyone with information contact the Union City police investigations unit tip line at (510) 675-5207.

Milpitas Police Officer of the Year SUBMITTED BY MILPITAS POLICE CHIEF DENNIS GRAHAM PHOTO COURTESY OF MILPITAS PD Milpitas Police Department has named Officer Mitch Timko as the 2010 Milpitas Police Officer of the Year. Officer Timko joined the Milpitas Police Department on December 2, 2001, and has served in Patrol Services his entire career. Among Officer Timko’s many accomplishments in 2010, an incident on January 16 of that year is especially noteworthy. A woman entered a Milpitas church holding a loaded revolver to her head and ordered parishioners to leave. Officer Timko engaged the woman in conversation for two hours; his calm, sincere manner and nonstop conversation with the woman eventually convinced her to put down the gun, which was cocked and ready to be fired. It was later discovered that the woman had left a suicide note in her car, with notes for her family and written funeral instructions. As a result of Officer Timko’s actions, the woman survived this acute crisis and was able to receive mental health care rather than carry out her suicidal plans. Officer Timko will also receive recognition from the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors on January 11 as a Crisis Intervention Officer of the Year selectee. Throughout 2010 Officer Timko worked to identify and calm gang tensions in a Milpitas neighborhood, developing rapport with gang members and the trust of the residents affected by such activity. Citizens frequently ask for Officer Timko to stop by their street. His neighborhood contact has made him a gang-knowledge

Consumers turn to technology to control impulses BY LEANNE ITALIE ASSOCIATED PRESS

resource for other officers and has helped to substantially reduce violence in Milpitas. In August Officer Timko investigated a commercial burglary. Surveying evidence at the crime scene, He concluded that it was very likely that the suspects would return at a later time and developed a successful plan to apprehend the suspects. When the suspects returned to attempt a second break-in, they were arrested. Chief Dennis Graham told TCV, “Officer Timko exemplifies the Milpitas Police Department’s commitment to community policing. On numerous occasions he has generated citizen compliments when he has gone out of his way to provide service touches above and beyond his duties,” Congratulations to Officer Timko on an outstanding year.

NEW YORK (AP), Jan 04 Dan Nainan can’t trust himself to work at his computer without clicking on distractions, so he uses an Internet-blocking program to shut down his Web access twice a day. Nainan has a system of two two-hour blocks to keep himself on task. It’s one example of how Americans are trying to control their impulses using technology that steps in to enforce good behavior. “I’m sorry, but try as I might, I could never, ever do this on my own,” said the New York City comedian who’s struggling to finish a book. “I wish I could, but I just don’t have the discipline.’’ With the new year days away, many tools are now available to help people stay in line, including a GPS-enabled app that locks down texting once a car gets rolling and a program that cuts off credit-card spending. Another device monitors

your workout and offers realtime voice feedback. Have we entered an era in which electronics serve as mother, cop and coach because we can’t manage our own desires? Yes, said Ann Mack, a trendwatcher for JWT Intelligence, an arm of the marketing giant. She named “outsourcing selfcontrol’’ and “de-teching” as two top trends for the new year. “The thing is we’re becoming more aware of these behaviors, and as a result, we’re trying to seek help to circumvent some of our more base impulses,’’ Mack said. “We’re bombarded more and more with temptations on a regular basis, and it’s getting increasingly difficult to deal with that.” Tools to cope with temptation are everywhere. Some car owners are voluntarily using a technology developed for convicted drunk drivers - ignition locks attached to in-car breathalyzers. Shelley Snyder, marketing coordinator for Intoxalock, said continued on page 26

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Union Sanitary District Shows Appreciation for Safe Medicine Disposal SUBMITTED BY MICHELLE POWELL Union Sanitary District (USD) presented resolutions to Haller’s Pharmacy and Washington Hospital Healthcare System in appreciation of their partnerships with the District to provide permanent safe medicine disposal drop-off locations for Tri-City residents. “USD’s collaboration with these two partners

Healthcare board meeting, and Haller’s owner Gary Basrai received his resolution along with Senior Pharmacy Technician Denise Lash at a recent USD Board meeting. “Haller’s Pharmacies and Washington Hospital Healthcare System are long-standing, respected members of the community,” Auer says. “Their partnership with USD to provide secure, per-

Union Sanitary District and Washington Hospital Healthcare System Board Members (photo courtesy of WHHS)

(Left to right) Union Sanitary District Board President Jennifer Toy with Haller’s Pharmacies Owner Gary Basrai and Haller’s Senior Pharmacy Technician Denise Lash

has proven very successful in offering a safe, convenient way for our communities to dispose of unwanted medications and protect the environment,” says Michael Auer, the District’s Environmental Outreach Coordinator. USD’s Board members presented a resolution at a Washington Hospital

manent drop-off locations is an asset to the Tri-Cities, and an important component in the District’s mission to protect public health and San Francisco Bay.” In 2009, the District collected 2,000 pounds of expired and unwanted medications from locked drop boxes located in Washington Hospital’s lobby, its resource

library and its clinics in the Tri-Cities, and at Haller’s Pharmacies in Fremont and Newark. The service is free, and USD pays for a licensed medical waste hauler to take the discarded pharmaceuticals to a site for incineration. “Our customers are realizing that flushing medicines down drains is no longer acceptable,” says Auer. “Wastewater treatment plants like Union Sanitary District’s are designed to handle normal household wastes. They are not equipped to treat pharmaceuticals, so some of the medications flushed into the sewer system can pass through, and into

San Francisco Bay,” he explains. “People want to know how they can dispose of medicines in ways that are more environmentally responsible.” Union Sanitary District operates a 30 million gallon per day wastewater treatment facility in Union City and provides collection, treatment and disposal services to the Tri-City area. For more information about the environmental impact of flushing medications or for facts about recycling, visitwww.nodrugsdownthedrain.org,www.earth911.org, orwww.unionsanitary.ca.gov

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The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader(PG) Fri. - Thu. 4:00, 9:50 The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn The Lost World (NR)Sat. 7:30 P.M. Treader 3D(PG) Fri. - Thu. 1:05, The Cartoon Factory (NR) 7:10 The Girl and Her Trust (NR) Gulliver's Travels (PG) Fri. Oranges and Lemons (NR) Thu. 1:10, 6:45 Gulliver's Travels 3D (PG)

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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Season of the Witch(PG–13) Part 1 (PG–13)Fri. - Thu. 1:20, 4:40 Fri. - Thu. 12:10, 2:35, 5:00, 7:25, 9:55 How Do You Know(PG–13) Black Swan(R)Fri. - Thu. 11:55, Fri. - Thu. 3:35, 9:00 2:30, 5:05, 7:40, 10:15 Little Fockers (PG–13) Fri. & The Chronicles of Narnia: Sat. 11:30, 12:20, 2:00, 2:50, 4:25, 5:20, The Voyage of the Dawn 7:00, 7:50, 9:25, 10:40, 11:50 Treader (PG) Fri. - Thu. 1:45, 4:30 Sun. 11:30, 12:20, 2:50, 5:20, 7:00, 7:50, 9:25, 10:40 The Chronicles of Narnia: Mon. - Thu. 11:30, 12:20, 2:00, 2:50, The Voyage of the Dawn 4:25, 5:20, 7:00, 7:50, 9:25, 10:40 Treader 3D (PG) Fri. - Thu. Tangled (PG) Fri. - Thu. 11:25, 11:05, 7:10, 9:50

Gulliver's Travels (PG) Fri. -

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Tangled 3D(PG) Fri. & Sat. 1:15, 3:40, 6:15, 8:45, 11:20

How Do You Know(PG–13) Sun. - Thu. 1:15, 3:40, 6:15, 8:45 Fri. - Thu. 11:00, 4:40, 10:20 The Fighter (R)Fri. - Thu. 1:35, Little Fockers (PG–13) Fri. 4:20, 7:15, 10:05 Thu. 11:30, 2:00, 4:35, 7:05, 9:35 The King's Speech (R) Fri. Tangled (PG) Fri. - Thu. 11:25, Thu. 7:25, 10:10 1:55, 4:25, 7:00, 9:25 The Tourist(PG–13)Fri. & Sat. The Fighter (R)Fri. - Thu. 11:05, 1:30, 4:05, 6:50, 9:20, 11:55 1:50, 4:55, 7:45, 10:30 The Tourist(PG–13)Fri. - Thu. 1:50, 7:30 Tron: Legacy(PG)Fri. & Sun. Thu. 12:00, 3:00, 6:00, 9:00 Sat. 3:00, 6:00, 9:00 Tron: Legacy 3D (PG) Fri. Thu. 1:30, 4:30, 7:30, 10:25 True Grit (PG–13) Fri. - Thu. 11:15, 2:00, 4:45, 7:20, 10:05 Yogi Bear(PG)Fri. - Thu. 2:55, 5:10 Yogi Bear 3D (PG) Fri. - Thu. 12:45, 7:15, 9:20

The Metropolitan Opera: La Fanciulla del West (NR) Sat. 10:00 A.M.

Sun. - Thu. 1:30, 4:05, 6:50, 9:20 Tron: Legacy (PG) Fri. 2:30, 5:30, 8:30, 11:30 Sat. 2:40, 5:30, 8:30, 11:30 Sun. - Thu. 2:30, 5:30, 8:30 Tron: Legacy 3D (PG) Fri. Thu. 1:25, 4:15, 7:35, 10:25 Fri. - Thu. 12:35, 3:30, 6:30, 9:30 True Grit (PG–13) Fri. - Thu. 11:00, 1:45, 4:30, 7:05, 8:00, 9:40, 10:35 Yogi Bear(PG)Fri. & Sun. - Thu. 11:20 A.M. Yogi Bear 3D (PG) Fri. & Sat. 12:05, 2:20, 4:50, 6:55, 9:05, 11:25 Sun. - Thu. 12:05, 2:20, 4:50, 6:55, 9:05

The Metropolitan Opera: La Fanciulla del West (NR) Sat. 10:00 A.M.

LA Phil Live: Dudamel Conducts Beethoven (NR) Country Strong (PG–13) Fri. Sun. 2:00 P.M.

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BY CARYN ROUSSEAU ASSOCIATED PRESS CHICAGO (AP), Jan 04 _ Annie Hemmesch knew there was a market for high-tech winter gloves when she saw her mother answer an iPhone call from her father. “She brought it to her face and slid her nose on it,” Hemmesch, of Chicago, said. “She said it was too cold to take her gloves off.” Last February, Hemmesch, her mother and sister started selling Telefingers gloves made by threading the thumbs, pointer fingers and middle fingers with conductive material that allows wearers to use touchscreen devices while keeping their hands warm. The gloves are just one example of the influence that fashion and technology have had on cold-weather clothing this winter, providing more efficient but still stylish designs.

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Suzanne Kopulos, cofounder and style director at the Chicago-based fashion blog Garmental.com, said she’s seen boutiques increasingly stocking neck warmers, infinity scarves and looped cowls instead of traditional scarves. “Everybody is looking for it and stores have changed gears that they’re stocking them,” Kopulos said. “It’s also translated into a complete accessory staple for the wardrobe.” The single loops can be doubled or tripled around the neck for extra warmth, making it easier to get bundled up for winter weather, said Amy Phillips, founder of TieMyScarf.com. It’s a departure from the conventional long, fringed scarves that need to be tied around the neck. “You tend to get disheveled, it’s easier for them to get lopsided, one side gets longer than the other,” Phillips said. “It’s not always clear how to tie it.”

But with looped scarves with the ends attached, “you just wrap it twice and you’re done,” Phillips said. “I think that’s why they’ve become so popular.” They’re also versatile, allowing wearers to drape them over their heads like a hoodie or pull them down for a shawl. They come in an array of materials, from expensive furs to alpaca and angora wools, jersey and cotton. Trisha Fernandez, 29, of Colorado, sells chunky knit cowls and neck warmers on the crafters’ website Etsy.com. She said she’s selling few normal scarves this season because customers are asking for the circular and infinity shapes. “They’re good for sports, jogging or bicycling in the winter because they’re not flying around or getting caught in spokes,” Fernandez said. Athletes -professional, amateur and the occasional - are continued on page 15

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t’s highly likely that on marily on pain management behavioral patterns that can “While some women at the New Year’s Day, many of techniques that women can use contribute to weight gain. conference may not need to us resolved to live healthto reduce and manage chronic “My presentation will cover lose weight, they still could ier in 2011. Inspiring and pain. The conference will also the ‘Top Tips for Your Hips,’ benefit from healthy lifestyle empowering women so that feature additional break-out sesfocusing on making positive changes,” Ms. Mazzei adds. they can make wise decisions sions on neck and back pain and changes in your eating and ex- “That’s why I intend to focus about their health is just one of pain management therapies. ercise habits,” she explains. on behaviors, rather than the goals of the upcoming 5th Mental Health Wellness and “The session will be interacweight loss. A lot of times, Annual Washington Hospital Weight Management Sessions tive, addressing issues that par- women will feel better physiWomen’s Health Conference. The conference will offer ticipants bring up. We’ll talk cally and feel better about Scheduled to take place at break-out sessions on “Mental about avoiding high-fat foods, themselves – even if they don’t Washington Hospital on Saturday, January 22 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., the goal of the conference is to help women feel and look their best. “This year’s event will offer a holistic approach to healthy everyday living,” says Deborah Garcia, R.N., M.S.N., Manager of Health Promotion at Washington Hospital. “The conference will focus on how women can better manage mental and physical pain. Moving from a disease model to a wellness model will improve quality of life at any woman’s stage of development which is our goal for this conference. We have optimism that On Saturday, January 22, the Washington Women’s Center will host its 5th Annual Women’s Health Conference. This year’s the conference will inevent will feature education sessions on chronic pain management, weight management, and mental health wellness. A special spire women to embrace makeover demonstration to help bring out a new you will also take place.The conference will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. a healthy lifestyle and at the Conrad E. Anderson M.D. Auditoriums located at 2500 Mowry Avenue (Washington West) in Fremont. The $10 fee inlearn valuable tools to be cludes breakfast and lunch. Call (800) 963-7070 to register. proactive in their overall Health Wellness,” presented by planning your meals and notice any weight loss – after health.” psychiatrist Dr. Sudha Manjusnacks, monitoring yourself adopting a healthier lifestyle.” The keynote address of the nath, and on “Weight Managewith food diaries and weigh‘Skin-Deep’ Beauty conference will be delivered by ment,” presented by registered ing, dining out at restaurants, The afternoon session of the Dr. Desmond Erasmus, neurodietitian and certified diabetes and being a health-smart groconference will be devoted to surgeon, and medical director of educator Anna Mazzei. cery shopper. We’ll also disthe care and pampering of your the Minimally Invasive Spine Ms. Mazzei will provide nucuss the importance of body’s largest organ – the skin. Program at Washington Hospitritional guidance as well as adexercise, proper nutrition and A professional make-up artist tal. Dr. Erasmus will focus privice to help women change portion control. will perform makeovers.

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Prep soccer review BY SIDA LU AND MIHIR BHAGAT PHOTO BY MIKE HEIGHTCHEW The second week of winter break saw a clash between the top teams from the Mission Valley and Hayward Area athletic leagues in girls soccer with MVAL’s American High (7-2-1) faced HAAL’s Arroyo (6-2). Arroyo came into the match riding a five game winning streak and managed to continue its run with a 1-0 victory over the Lady Eagles. In this match, both teams were evenly matched until senior Christina Perez scored on a free kick in the 20th minute. American tried to rally but the Dons’ defense held firm as goalie Heidi Olson blocked all five of American’s shots to complete the shutout. Arroyo is now 7-2 with the Eagles dropping to 7-3-1. American continues its season with a league bout against Washington on Jan. 4, while Arroyo hosts the winless Mt. Eden Monarchs the next day, Jan. 5.

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Chabot College men’s and women’s basketball teams each had a two-up, one-down holiday week in their nonconference tournament play. The men’s team had to settle for a second place finish in their own tournament, the 44th Annual Chabot Classic. Joshua De La Torre and Kyle Luckett led the way with 17 points each in the opener, a 76-61 win over Napa Valley College. The Gladiators advanced to the final with a 69-57 victory over College of the Redwoods, before suc-

ertheless it was yet another intriguing week in the MVAL.

cumbing to Las Positas College, 61-58 in the final. Jourdan DeMuynck led Chabot with 17 points in the semifinal win, and Luckett popped in 20 in the final. The Gladiators begin the new year with a 11-4 record. Chabot’s women began the San Jose Tournament with a 79-53 loss to Fresno City College, but bounced back with two wins in consolation games. Charnay Bell scored 16, and Samantha Gipson added 14 in a 51-41 win over Contra Costa. The Gladiators finished the tournament strong, beating San Jose City College 58-51. Across town, the Cal State East Bay squads had a light workload, with both teams scheduled for one game, against Humboldt State. Unfortunately, Humboldt took the measure of the Pioneers both times. The East Bay men dropped to 2-9 with a 91-69 loss to Humboldt. Will Freedman was

Newark Memorial High (10-3-0) kicked it off with a tightly contested 1-0 loss to Amador Valley High on Friday, Dec. 28. They then followed it up with a 4-3 victory over San Ramon Valley on Sunday, Dec. 30, during which Edward Ramirez was the star as he scored two goals and chipped in a pair of assists as well, one each to Tony Mendez and Alfredo Navarro. At the moment Newark is separating itself from the pack. James Logan High (5-4-2) and Mission San Jose High (5-42) are in a close race for second but it doesn’t seem likely that either will be able to catch up for the top spot. Meanwhile, Irvington (1-5-3) and Washington (1-5-2) high schools are just hanging by a thread and hoping that they can muster enough firepower to pull off a win. Looking ahead, there are some critical games awaiting us in the upcoming week so be sure to stay tuned. Log onto the Tri-City Voice Sports website for all scores and future games on the schedule at http://sports.tricityvoice.com.

CSUEB’s leading scorer with 16 points, and Mark Samuels and George Toyama each scored 11. East Bay’s women’s team is having an even rougher time of it, as they are still winless after nine games. Sarah Finlay scored 10 points in a 6448 loss to Humboldt. The loss was especially discouraging in that the Pioneers led 30-24 at the half, but collapsed in the second half. Coach Julia Allender has her Ohlone College women’s team rounding into midseason form following the Renegades’ win in the Mike Gervasoni Memorial Classic in Cupertino. Ohlone improved to 7-4 in nonconference play with three close wins: 57-53 over Merced; 58-54 over Solano; and a 64-63 squeaker over San Francisco City College. Ohlone’s men’s team lost their only contest of the week, 85-80 over Cosumnes River College. The Renegades begin 2011 with a 9-5 record.

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or many moms and dads, some of the earliest sports memories date back to their time playing little league baseball, or “bobby sox” softball. Beginning in 2011, Warm Springs Little League is giving boys and girls a chance to make those memories even earlier. This season, 4-year-old boys and girls are eligible to play in WSLL’s “tee-ball” division. To qualify, boys and girls must turn 4 years of age on or before April 30. Players who sign up for WSLL tee-ball (usually 4, 5 and 6 year olds) are eligible for the league’s lowest seasonal registration rate — $125 – which includes a jersey and cap, plus over 20 practices and games spanning the two-and-a-half-month season (March through Mid-June). Of course, tee-ball is just the beginning stage for little leaguers throughout Fremont. In fact, Warm Springs Little League is entering its 22nd year of providing basic to advanced baseball and sportsmanship training to hundreds of boys and girls 4 to 18 years of age. For this year’s spring season, tryouts for 8 to 18 year olds begin Saturday, Jan. 15. Tee-ball and Farm Division signups – which are all-inclusive and do not require tryouts — are accepted through mid-February. Parents and players who live in the Warm Springs district of Fremont can get more information about the league and registering for the 2011 spring season at www.wsll.org.

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among those driving demand for high-performance products because they spend time outside. Of course, many commuters, dog walkers, teens and just about everyone else want to be both warm and connected, too. Telefingers isn’t the only company offering gloves that allow wearers to embrace technology like touchscreen cell phones, music players and pad devices: North Face sells eTip gloves that the ubiquitous winter wear company says has a “gripper palm and click-wheelcompatible thumb and index finger.” Isotoner offers women’s plush, lined smarTouch gloves

in seven colors. The brand 180s has a convertible glove-to-mitten style with a retractable “hood” that goes over the fingers. When you pull it back, there are discs on the fingertips, as well as the thumb. Telefingers also offers a “flip tip” design. “You can pop your finger through the little hole in the end of the fingertip,’” Hemmesch said. “You flip the fingertip back and then pop it back on.” Moisture and salts from human fingertips are what allows conductivity with the touchscreen, said Jennifer

Spencer of Colorado, who sells Agloves woven with silver conductive material. “If you put something between your finger and the screen, like a glove, it’s not going to work,” Spencer said. That’s why the conductive material is so important, because it allows for similar conductivity, she said. “Everywhere we travel, everywhere we go, we have technology and we have to have gloves that match the world we live in,’” Spencer said. ``We need our gloves to be as smart as our phones.”

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HOME SALES REPORT CASTRO VALLEY | TOTAL SALES: 7 Highest $: 1,210,000 Median $: 379,000 Lowest $: 209,500 Average $: 490,357 ADDRESS

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20340 Forest Avenue #6 94546 21103 Gary Drive #312A 94546 4407 Gem Avenue 94546 2477 Irma Way 94546 19542 Vaughn Avenue 94546 19960 Wisteria Street 94546 25688 Holloway Canyon Court 94552

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379,000 3 268,000 2 330,000 3 209,500 2 419,000 3 1,210,000 12 617,000 4

1372 1100 1312 1067 1472 4828 2605

1993 1993 1950 1952 1954 1992 1999

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FREMONT | TOTAL SALES: 30 Highest $: 1,506,000 Median $: Lowest $: 134,000 Average $:

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SAN FRANCISCO (AP), Jan 01 - San Francisco is welcoming the new year with several initiatives aimed at encouraging people to trade their cars for communal bicycles. The city recently secured funding for a regional bike-sharing program supporters say is the first of its kind in the nation. The pilot program is a partnership between the city and local agencies as far south as San Jose. It will offer 1,000 bikes and 100 kiosk stations around the Bay area. The parks commission is also considering a plan to install privately run bike-share stations at some of San Francisco’s most popular tourist destinations. San Francisco is the latest major U.S. city to embrace the bike-share craze that originated in Europe. Supporters say it’s a natural fit for the green, health-conscious city.

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3366 Country Drive 94536 134,000 36247 Fremont Boulevard 94536 395,000 37921 Glendale Drive 94536 280,000 35620 McCarty Common 94536 343,500 3227 Southwycke Terrace 94536 487,000 3909 Adams Avenue 94538 282,000 4182 Eugene Street 94538 315,000 43240 Isle Royal Street 94538 455,000 48900 Air Fern Common 94539 663,000 48901 Air Fern Common 94539 690,000 48906 Air Fern Common 94539 659,000 48907 Air Fern Common 94539 649,000 48913 Air Fern Common 94539 640,500 48919 Air Fern Common 94539 635,000 48925 Air Fern Common 94539 651,000 48943 Air Fern Common 94539 640,000 48967 Air Fern Common 94539 637,000 41711 Blossom Drive 94539 1,085,000 122 Chama Way 94539 642,000 2073 Clematis Court 94539 690,000 212 Corte San Pablo 94539 448,000 533 Emerson Street 94539 675,000 47275 Javalina Road 94539 700,000 43412 Laurel Glen Common 94539 1,210,000 49080 Meadowfaire Common #30294539 335,000 41385 Morada Court 94539 1,506,000 792 Nandina Court 94539 890,000 4718 Balthazar Terrace 94555 552,500 34188 Finnigan Terrace 94555 665,000 3935 Harlequin Terrace 94555 436,500

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723 1152 1079 1228 1376 806 925 1840 1772 2006 1785 1785 1772 1785 1772 1785 1785 2177 1948 1737 1242 1100 1556 2850 1114 3310 1692 1688 1686 1481

1979 1924 1954 1986 1988 1908 1956 1961 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 1961 1978 1964 1971 1955 1977 1998 2004 2003 1961 1987 1990 1986

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HAYWARD | TOTAL SALES: 25 Highest $: 685,000 Median $: Lowest $: 90,000 Average $: ADDRESS

744 Bartlett Avenue 658 Bluefield Lane 17075 Esteban Street 274 Jerilynn Lane 17449 Jerry Place 251 Laurel Avenue 2955 Pickford Way 17268 Santa Fe Street 2513 Civic Avenue 24608 Karina Court 2216 Parnassus Court 262 Arrowhead Way

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350,000 275,000 225,000 210,000 225,000 183,000 281,000 265,000 260,000 510,000 315,000 560,000

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784 Blaine Way 94544 695 Bristol Drive #281 94544 371 Burke Drive 94544 31306 Carroll Avenue 94544 27654 Havana Avenue 94544 28480 Ruus Road 94544 30 Trestle Drive 94544 25192 Copa Del Oro Drive #20194545 2705 Driftwood Street 94545 27402 Lemon Tree Court 94545 1202 Linfield Lane 94545 2764 Ocala Street 94545 21228 Gary Drive #113 94546

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1358 906 951 1252 1000 1444 1150 958 3240 1220 1301 1128 1246

MILPITAS | TOTAL SALES: 8 Highest $: 1,175,000 Median $: Lowest $: 186,000 Average $: ADDRESS

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95035 95035 95035 95035 95035 95035 95035 95035

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1639 Brockton Way 871 Via Manzanas 18301 Via Toledo 968 William Drive

94580 94580 94580 94580

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34813 Begonia Street 32300 Deborah Drive 32530 Endeavour Way 2814 Montair Place 4209 Saturn Way 32514 Shiela Court 124 Toyon Lane 4504 Ventura Way

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267,000 283,250

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UNION CITY | TOTAL SALES: 8 Highest $: 590,000 Median $: Lowest $: 176,000 Average $: ADDRESS

296,500 351,625

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SAN LORENZO | TOTAL SALES: 4 Highest $: 400,000 Median $: Lowest $: 100,000 Average $: ADDRESS

380,000 479,000

380,000 380,000 215,000 186,000 480,000 585,000 1,175,000 431,000

SAN LEANDRO | TOTAL SALES: :4 Highest $: 326,000 Median $: Lowest $: 225,000 Average $: ADDRESS

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1971 1972 1972 1995 1971 1974 1999 1971

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BY CARYN ROUSSEAU ASSOCIATED PRESS CHICAGO (AP), Jan 04 The bar is buzzing on a busy night at Chicago Cut steakhouse as regulars Keith and Peg Bragg sit at a high table scanning the wine list. Within seconds, they have all bottles under $40 at their fingertips using an iPad supplied by their server. “You can very quickly look through to see the price per bottle,” said Keith, a finance executive, as he scrolled through rows of selections. “You can read the wine tasting note, how long it has been aged.” The upscale eatery on the northern bank of the Chicago River has invested in 40 iPads at about $700 each for wine selection. Since April, when Apple debuted the tablet, the device is now in use as a full menu at upscale restaurants, hamburger eateries and quickservice chains like Au Bon Pain. Restaurateurs said that’s just the beginning. Chicago Cut partnered with a technology firm to create a custom app that looks like a virtual wine cellar. It lists the restaurant’s more than 750 wines, includes photos of bottles on wooden shelves and allows for searches based on variety, price or region of origin. Diners can also access information about a wine’s taste, composition and a Google map of the vineyard. “Eventually the bottle is going to spin around and you

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can read the back label,” said Chicago Cut managing partner Matt Moore. In the future, programmers could add video or let customers e-mail themselves the name of a new favorite wine. Moore’s partner, David Flom, said the iPads were a large investment, but they’re already showing returns. “I’ve already seen an increase of wine per customer of 20 percent,” Flom said. “I can’t say that the iPad commanded 100 percent, but I can say it commanded a significant portion of that.” Technology is becoming increasingly important to restaurants and tabletop ordering devices only stand to multiply, said Darren Tristano, executive vice president at the Chicagobased restaurant consulting firm Technomic. “It’s cool and trendy and kids love it,” he said. “It paves the way for other opportunities with applications.” Au Bon Pain uses iPads at six of its 220 locations, with plans to expand. Ed Frechette, the company’s vice president of marketing in Boston, said diners usually fill out pieces of paper with their orders at the cafes, but iPads have simplified the process. “One of our employees has an iPad with a menu loaded in it and they’ll take your order,” Frechette said. “You still see a menu board with all the information on it. We have handheld laminated menus for a reference, but all the paper pads are gone.”

At 4Food in New York, where diners can build and name their own burgers, iPads are at eight kiosks with plans for as many as 30 devices, including Android and Blackberry platforms. Customers order and enter credit card information into the iPad to pay. Managing partner Adam Kidron said ordering food electronically will eventually be the norm. “You’ve just got to imagine that this is something that won’t just be considered to be a discretionary behavior,” Kidron said.”It will be a necessary behavior.’’ Chief executive Patrick Eldon, whose orderTALK Inc. helps set up online ordering for restaurants, said the real value of using iPads is to develop customer relationships. Digital surveys, collecting customer e-mails and offering frequent diner programs are all possible with the tablets, he said.

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“It’s about getting to know your customer in a way that you can’t get to know them from the waiter or waitress,” Eldon said. “You now have incredibly valuable data about customers, how often they eat, what a particular customer likes to order.” The tablets are arriving on the travel circuit, too. OTG Management has installed more than 200 iPads loaded with menus at gates in New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport, allowing travelers to order salads and sandwiches while they wait for flights. A waiter brings the food and diners can pay via the iPad or in cash to the server. “I think eventually a significant number of restaurants will just use iPads for their menus,” said OTG chief executive officer Rick Blatstein. “We’re starting out using hundreds of them and I expect it to be thousands

in the future.” Celebrity Cruises has 75 iPads loaded with restaurant menus aboard one of its ships. Restaurants do face a few challenges. Tristano points out that restaurant owners must consider how to keep the tablets juiced up. At Chicago Cut, Flom said the iPads are loaded with tracking software to prevent theft. And there are customers who won’t want to use iPads. Jay Clark, who headed the team at Shared Marketing Services Inc. that created Chicago Cut’s iPad program, said while he sees unlimited uses for the digital devices in restaurants, paper menus need to be available, too. “If people are very tactile and they’re comfortable with a paper menu, they should be able to have it,’’ he said. “People have to be comfortable with technology.”

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BUDDHIST Buddhanusorn Thai Temple 36054 Niles Blvd., Fremont 510-790-2294 Purple Lotus Temple 30139 Industrial Pkwy SW, Unit J&K, Hayward 510-489-8868 www.plbs.org/www.purplelotus.org So. Alameda County Buddhist Church 32975 Alvarado Niles Rd., Union City 510-476-1415 www.sacbc.org

CATHOLIC Corpus Christi Church 37891 Second St., Fremont 510-790-3207 www.corpuschristifremont.org Holy Spirit Catholic Church 37588 Fremont Blvd., Fremont 510-797-1660 www.holyspiritfremont.org Old Mission San Jose Church 43266 Mission Blvd., Fremont 510-657-1797 Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish 41933 Blacow Rd., Fremont 510-657-4043 www.guadalupe-parish.org St. Elizabeth Catholic Church 750 Sequoia Dr., Milpitas 408-262-8100 St. James the Apostle 34700 Fremont Blvd. (w. of Decoto Rd), Fremont 510-792-1962 www.sjapostle.net

St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish 279 S. Main St., Milpitas 408-262-2546 www.sjbparish.org

CHINESE CHRISTIAN Chinese for Christ Church of Hayward 322416 Meekland Ave., Hayward 510-581-1630 www.cfcchayward.org Home of Christ Church 35479 Dumbarton Ct., Newark 510-742-6848 www.hoc6.org Silicon Valley Alliance Church 38325 Cedar Blvd., Newark 510-668-1989 www.svacnewark.org

CHRISTIAN Bridges Community Church 505 Driscoll Rd, Fremont 510-651-2030 Calvary Chapel Hayward 21406 Foothill Blvd., Hayward 510-396-0318 www.calvaryhayward.com Cedar Blvd. Neighborhood Church 38325 Cedar Blvd., Newark 510-791-8555 www.cbnc.net Christ Community Church of Milpitas 1000 S. Park Victoria Dr., Milpitas 408-262-8000 www.cccmilpitas.org Calvary Chapel San Leandro Marina Community Center 15301 Wicks Blvd San Leandro 510-421-3207 www.calvarysanleandro.com Christian Worship Center 241 So. Main St., Milpitas 408-263-0406 http://www.cwcsj.org

Church of Christ 977 Grant Ave., San Lorenzo 510-276-4693 www.church-of-christ.org/slzca Church of Christ of Fremont 4300 Hanson Ave., Fremont 510--797-3695 www.fremontchurchofchrist.org Church of Christ – Hayward 22307 Montgomery St., Hayward 510-582-9830 www.haywardchurchofchrist.org

January 7, 2011 Church of Christ South Hayward 320 Industrial Pkwy.,Hayward 510-581-3351 www.churchofchristhayward.com Dream Center Bay Area 20450 Royal Ave., Hayward 510-459-2599 www.urbanrevival.org East Bay Christian Fellowship 1111 H Street, Union City 510-487-0605 www.ebcf.net Emmanuel Mission Church 5885 Smith Ave., Newark (510) 793-6332 www.cmalliance.org Family Bible Fellowship 37620 Filbert St., Newark 510-505-1735 www.fbfministries.org First Church of Christ Scientist 1351 Driscoll Rd., Fremont 510-656-8161 Fremont Asian Christian Church Meets Centerville Community Center 3355 Country Drive, Fremont 510-795-2828 www.fremontasianchristianchurch.org Fremont Community Church 39700 Mission Blvd., Fremont 510-657-0123 www.gofcc.org Good Shepherd South Asian Ministry MultiCultural Worship @10 AM 4211 Carol Ave., Fremont 510-552-4476 gssam@sbcglobal.net. Grace Church Fremont 36060 Fremont Blvd., Fremont 510-797-7729 Great Exchange Covenant Church Fremont (GRX) Sunday Services at Cabello Elementary School 4500 Cabello St., Union City www.grxfremont.org Hayward First Church of the Nazarene 26221 Gading Rd., Hayward 510-732-0777

WHAT’S HAPPENING’S TRI-CITY VOICE Hope Lighthouse FOURSQUARE CHURCH 36883 Niles Blvd., Fremont 510-796-0730 InRoads Christian Church 3111 Washington Blvd., Fremont (510) 657-0251 www.inroadschurch.com Jesus Christ For All Nations Meets at Los Cerritos Comm Ctr. 3377 Alder Ave., Fremont www.jcfans.org Jyoti Fellowship church Located in First Church of the Nazarene 26221 Gading Rd., Hayward 510-427-0491 Liberty Christian Center Veteran’s Bldg., 37154 Second St. (Fremont Niles) 510-324-4489 Mount Olive Ministries 1989 E. Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas 408-262-0506 www.mt-olive.org Newark Community Church 37590 Sycamore St., Newark 510-796-7729 www.newarkcommunitychurch.org New Covenant Evangelistic Christian Center 3801 Smith St., Union City 510-487-0886 New Life Church 4130 Technology Pl., Fremont 510-657-9191 Newlifechurchofsf.org Our Father’s House Meet at Fremont Teen Center 39770 Paseo Padre Pky., Fremont 510-796-1117 www.ourfathershousefremont.org Park Victoria Baptist Church 875 S. Park Victoria Dr., Milpitas 408-263-9000 www.parkvictoria.com Resonate Church Forest Park Elementary School 34400 Maybird Circle, Fremont 510-713-8703 www.resonatemovement.org

San Lorenzo Japanese Christian Church 615 Lewelling Blvd., San Leandro 510-483-9455 www.slzjcc.org Solid Rock Church of God In Christ 5970 Thornton Ave., Newark 510-791-7625 www.solidrockcogic.org Tree of Life. Lord's Harvest Christian Church 4140 Peralta Blvd., Fremont 510-739-6133 www.living-tree.org Upper Room Church 500 Harris Rd., Hayward 510-276-1894 WORD OF LIFE - A Foursquare Church 1675 Graham Ave., Newark 510-754-9438

CHRISTIAN (ESPANOL) Arbol de Vida 4140 Peralta Blvd., Fremont 510-790-2140 Iglesia Apostolica de Union City 33700 Alvarado Niles Rd, Union City 510-489-0687 www.ucapostolic.org Iglesia Biblica El Faro 280 Mowry Ave., Fremont Estudio Bíblico 510-585-1701 lbfchurch.org Ministerios Cosecha "Fuente de Vida" 4360 Central Ave., Fremont (510) 573-1800 mcofremont@yahoo.com Mision Hispana Esperanza Viva 41386 Fremont Blvd., Fremont 510-754-5618 www.esperanzaviva.org

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CHRISTIAN FILIPINO Christian Fellowship International Church (Meets in the Park Victoria Baptist Church bldg.) 875 S. Park Victoria Dr., Milpitas (408) 386-2215 http://cficmilpitas.multiply.com/ Light By The Bay Church 1000 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo 510-432-9526 www.lightbythebay.com Light By The Mountain Church 37620 Filbert St., Newark 510-378-0159 Word International Ministries 35501 Cedar Blvd., Newark 510-366-5995 www.wordinternational.com

CHRISTIAN INDONESIAN Graceful Christian Community Church At Immanuel Presbyterian Church - 5 PM 4333 Hansen Ave, Fremont 510-792-1831 www.gracefulcommunity.org Adonai Indonesian Christian Fellowship 2603 Quail Ct, Union City 510-475-5377

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EPISCOPAL St. James Episcopal Church 37051 Cabrillo Terr., Fremont 510-797-1492 www.saintj.com

EVANGELICAL COVENANT South Bay Community Church 47385 Warm Springs Blvd, Fremont 510-490-9500 www.sobcc.org

EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH OF AMERICA Newark Community Church 37590 Sycamore St., Newark 510-796-7729 www.newarkcommunitychurch.org Asian Indian Church Ministries Meet at Newark Community Church 510-795-7770 www.asianindianchurchministries.org Bridges Community Church 505 Driscoll Road, Fremont 510-651-2030 www.bridgescc.org

HINDU TEMPLE Paramahamsa Nithyananda Meditation - Sundays at 3:30 p.m. 451 Los Coches St., Milpitas 510-813 6474 www.LifeBliss.org Shreemaya Krishnadham 25 Corning Ave., Milpitas 408-586-0006 www.bayvp.org Vedic Dharma Samaj Hindu Temple and Cultural Center 3676 Delaware Dr., Fremont 510-659-0655 www.fremonttemple.org

JEWISH Congregation Shir Ami 4529 Malabar Ave., Castro Valley 510-537-1787 www.congshirami.org

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Temple Beth Torah 42000 Paseo Padre Pkwy., Fremont 510-656-7141 www.bethtorah-fremont.org

KOREAN NC HAN MA EUM KOREAN CHURCH 4500 Thornton Ave., Fremont 510-661-9079 www.j-church.org

LDS (MORMON) Bayside Ward 36400 Haley St., Newark 510-796-0914 Centerville Ward 38134 Temple Way, Fremont 510-797-1200 Central Park Ward 820 Walnut Ave., Fremont 510-795-6658 Fremont (Deaf) Branch 820 Walnut Ave., Fremont Glenmoor Ward 38134 Temple Way, Fremont 510-793-8060 Irvington Ward 510-656-8754 510-656-7522 (Foyers) Mission Peak Ward (English and Chinese) 48851 Green Valley Rd., Fremont 510-657-2156 510-623-7496 (Foyer) Newark (Spanish) Branch 36400 Haley St., Newark

LUTHERAN

Epiphany Lutheran Church ELCA 16248 Carolyn St., San Leandro 510-278-5133 www.eastbayepiphany.org

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church/School 38451 Fremont Blvd., Fremont 510-793-3366 www.popfremont.org

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 166 W. Harder Rd., Hayward Iglesia Luterana "El Buen Pastor" 510-782-0872 www.gslchayward.org

St. Steven Lutheran Church 1046 Grove Way, Hayward 510-581-6637 www.ststephenclc.org

Good Shepherd South Asian Ministry 4211 Carol Ave., Fremont 510-656-0900 www.gssam.org

African Methodist Episcopal Church 201 E St., Union City 510-489-7067 www.tricityame.org

Grace Lutheran Church LCMS 1836 B St., Hayward 510-581-6620 Holy Redeemer Lutheran Church 35660 Cedar Blvd., Newark 510-793-1911 office@hrlc-newark.org Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 38801 Blacow Rd., Fremont 510-793-6285 www.holytrinityfremont.org Hope Evangelical-Lutheran Church 3800 Beard Rd., Fremont 510-793-8691 www.hopelutheranfremont.org

METHODIST

First United Methodist Church 1183 B St., Hayward www.gbgm-umc.org/haywardfirstumc First United Methodist Church 2950 Washington Blvd, Fremont 510-490-0200 www.fremont-methodist.org South Hayward UMC 628 Schafer Rd., Hayward (510) 780-9599 www.SoHayUMC.org St. Paul United Methodist 33350 Peace Terr., Fremont 510-429-3990 www.stpaulfremont.com

Memorial Lutheran Chapel for the Deaf 874 Washington Blvd., Fremont 510-276-3860

Victory Center AME Zion Church 33527 Western Ave., Union City (510) 487-0233

Messiah Lutheran Church 25400 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward 510-782-6727

MUSLIM

Calvary Lutheran Church & School 17200 Via Magdalena, San Lorenzo 510-278-2555 www.calvarysanlorenzo.com

Oromo Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church 100 Hacienda Ave., San Lorenzo 510-276-7980 ollibuse@yahoo.com

Christ the King Lutheran Church 1301 Mowry Ave., Fremont 510-797-3724 www.Ctkfremont.org

Our Savior Church & Preschool 858 Washington Blvd., Fremont 510-657-3191 www.oslfremont.com

Islamic Society of East Bay 33330 Peace Terr., Fremont 510-429-4732 www.iseb.org

NON DENOMINATIONAL Central Church of Christ 38069 Martha Avenue, #100 Fremont 510-792-2858

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Crossroads Church 41386 Fremont Blvd., Fremont 510-651-0301 www.crossroadsfremont.org

Light of the World Christian Center Assembly of God 43297 Osgood Rd., Fremont 510-651-5922

Fremont Community Church 39700 Mission Blvd., Fremont (510) 657-0123 www.gofcc.org

Newark Christian Center 37371 Filbert St., Newark 510-793-6630

Mission Springs Community Church 48989 Milmont Dr., Fremont 510-490-0446 www.msccfremont.org

Morning Star Church 36120 Ruschin Dr., Newark 510-676-1453 www.msconline.org

New Birth Christian Ministry Center 3565 Arden Rd., Hayward 510-782-1937

Revelation Christian Fellowship 1670 Orchard Ave., San Leandro 510-352-4707 www.revelationcf.org True Jesus Church 1190 Davis St., San Leandro 510-522-2125 www.tjc.org Victory Outreach Fremont 40086 Paseo Padre Pkwy., Fremont 510-683-4660 info@vofremont.org

ORTHODOX CHRISTIAN St. Christina Orthodox Church 3612 peralta Ave., Fremont 510-739-0908 www.stchristinaorthodox.org

PENTECOSTAL Glad Tidings Church of God in Christ 27689 Tyrrell Ave., Hayward 510-783-9377 www.gladtidingscogic.com

Pentecostal Gospel Int'l Center 25354 Cypress Ave., Hayward 510-264-1959 www.pgicchurch.org The Pentecostals of Hayward 25715 Mission Blvd., Hayward 510-733-0443 Union City Apostolic Church 33700 Alvarado Niles Rd., Union City 510-489-0687 www.ucapostolic.org

PRESBYTERIAN Bethel Community Presbyterian Church 14235 Bancroft Ave., San Leandro 510-357-4130 www.bethelcpc.org Centerville Presbyterian Church 4360 Central Ave., Fremont 510-793-3575 www.cvpc.org Christ Community Church of Milpitas 1000 S Park Victoria Dr. Milpitas 408-262-8000 www.infoocccmilpitas.org First Presbyterian Church of Hayward 2490 Grove Way, Castro Valley (510) 581-6203 www.fpch.net First Presbyterian Church of Newark 35450 Newark Blvd., Newark 510-797-8811 www.newarkpres.org First Presbyterian Church San Leandro 180 Estudillo Ave., San Leandro 510-483-2772 FPCSanLeandro.org

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Immanuel Presbyterian Church of Fremont 4333 Hansen Ave., Fremont 510-494-8020 www.ipcf.net

East Bay Fil-Am Seventh Day Adventist Church 32441 Pulaski Dr., Hayward 510-324-1597

Irvington Presbyterian Church 4181 Irvington Ave. (corner Chapel & Irvington), Fremont 510-657-3133

Fremont Chinese SeventhDay Adventist Church 1301 Mowry, Fremont 415-585-4440 or 408-616-9535

Mt. Eden Presbyterian Church 26236 Adrian Ave., Hayward 510-786-9333

Fremont Seventh-Day Adventist Church 225 Driscoll Rd., Fremont 510-384-0304 http://fremont.netadvantist.org

Westminister Hills Presbyterian Church 27287 Patrick Ave., Hayward (510) 782-5795 www.whpchurch.org

Hayward Seventh-Day Adventist Church 26400 Gading Rd., Hayward 510-796-2462 hayward.netadventist.org

REFORMED CHURCH IN AMERICA New Hope Community Church 2190 Peralta Blvd., Fremont 510-739-0430

RELIGIOUS SCIENCE Center For Spiritual LivingFremont 40155 Blacow Rd., Fremont 510-656-9955 www.CSL-Fremont.org

SALVATION ARMY Hayward Citadel Corps 430 A St., Hayward 510- 581 - 6444 The Tri-Cities Corps 36700 Newark Blvd., Newark 510-793-6319 Korean Congregation Army 36700 Newark Blvd., Newark 510 - 793 - 6319

SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST Community Seventh-Day Church 606 H St., Union City 510-429-8446 www.unioncity22.adventistchurchconnect.org/

Hayward Spanish Seventh Day Adventist Church 22117 Meekland Ave., Hayward 510-581-1456 Milpitas Adventist Center 1991 Landess Ave., Milpitas 408 726-5331 www.milpitas.netadventist.org

SCIENTOLOGY Chuch of Scientology 1865 Lundy Ave, San Jose 408-383-9400 www.scientology-sanjose.org

SIKHISM Fremont Gurdwara 300 Gurdwara Rd., Fremont 510-790-0177 www.fremontgurdwara.org

UNITARIAN Mission Peak UU Congregation (meets at FUMC's Cole Hall) 2950 Washington Blvd, Fremont 510-252-1477 www.mpuuc.org

UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST Eden United Church of Christ 21455 Birch St. @ Grove Way, Hayward 510-582-9533 www.edenucc.com Filipino American United Church of Christ 4587 Peralta Blvd., Fremont 510-797-8408 filamucc@sbcglobal.net Fremont Congregational Church 38255 Blacow Rd, Fremont 510-793-3970 www.fremontucc.net Niles Congregational Church 255 H St., Fremont 510-797-0895 www.nccucc.org San Lorenzo Community Church 945 Paseo Grande, San Lorenzo 510-276-4808 The Little Brown Church 141 Kilkare Rd., Sunol 925-862-2004 www.littlebrownchurchofsunol.org

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UNITY CHURCH Unity of Fremont 36600 Niles Blvd., Fremont (In the First Christian Church of Fremont Building) 510-797-5234 www.unityoffremont.org

VIETNAMESE CHRISTIAN CHURCH Vietnamese Christian & Missionary Alliance Church 38325 Cedar Blvd., Newark 510-623-9063 www.htnewark.org

FREE Places of Worship Listing Call 510-494-1999 or send emai tricityvoice@aol.com

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PUBLIC NOTICES BUSINESS NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Date of Filing Application: December 17, 2010 To Whom It May Concern: The Name(s) of the Applicant(s) is/are: NEW TAIPEI 101 INC. The applicants listed above are applying to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to sell alcoholic beverages at: 34308 ALVARADO NILES RD UNION CITY, CA 94587-4454 Type of license(s) applied for: 41 - On-Sale Beer and Wine - Eating Place 1/7/11 CNS-2019117#

CIVIL ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. FG10552353 Superior Court of California, County of Alameda Petition of: Peter Kang Chu for Change of Name TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner Peter Kang Chu filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Peter Kang Chu to Peter Kang Zhu 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. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing: Date: February 17, 2011, Time: 2:30 p.m., Dept.: 608 The address of the court is 39439 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont, CA 94538 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: What Happen Tri-City Voice Date: December 21, 2010 Richard O. Keller Judge of the Superior Court 12/24, 12/31, 1/7, 1/14/11 CNS-2013007# ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME Case No. FG10551907 Superior Court of California, County of Alameda Petition of: James Lue for Change of Name TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Petitioner James Lue filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: James Lue to James Choi Lue 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. Any person objecting to the name changes described above must file a written objection that includes the reasons for the objection at least two court days before the matter is scheduled to be heard and must appear at the hearing to show cause why the petition should not be granted. If no written objection is timely filed, the court may grant the petition without a hearing. Notice of Hearing: Date: February 10, 2011, Time: 2:30 p.m., Dept.: 608 The address of the court is 39439 Paseo Padre Parkway, Fremont, CA 94538 A copy of this Order to Show Cause shall be published at least once each week for four suc-

cessive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in the following newspaper of general circulation, printed in this county: Tri-City Voice Date: December 17, 2010 Richard O. Keller Judge of the Superior Court 12/24, 12/31, 1/7, 1/14/11 CNS-2011933#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMES FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 446294 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: RUSTUM TRAVEL 39180 LIBERTY STREET STE #208 FREMONT CA 94538, County of ALAMEDA MANOHAR LAL 5558 BUCHANAN PLACE FREMONT CA 94538 This business is conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N.A 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.) /s/ MANOHAR LAL This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on DEC 30,2010 NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five years from the date it was filed with the County Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). 1/7, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28/11 CNS-2019125# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 446065 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: MEIDER CONSULTANTS 423 NILES CMN FREMONT CA 94536 , County of ALAMEDA P.O BOX 2793 FREMONT CA 94536-0793 MEGAN Q. ZHANG 423 NILES CMN FREMONT CA 94536 This business is conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 12/1/2010 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.) /s/ MEGAN Q. ZHANG OWNER This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 12/21/2010 NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five years from the date it was filed with the County Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). 1/7, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28/11 CNS-2019119#

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 446318 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: GOLDEN STATE INVESTMENTS 3037 BELIZE WAY UNION CITY CA 94587, County of ALAMEDA LIN HE 3037 BELIZE WAY UNION CITY CA 94587 This business is conducted by AN INDIVIDUAL The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 12/30/2010 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.) /s/ LIN HE This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on 12/30/2010 NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five years from the date it was filed with the County Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). 1/7, 1/14, 1/21, 1/28/11 CNS-2019115# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 446155 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Legacy Solutions Services, 24427 Marie Drive, Hayward, CA 94542, County of Alameda Carlos Grijalva, 24427 Marie Drive, Hayward, CA 94542 This business is conducted by an individual The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on 8/23/2010 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.) /s/ Carlos Grijalva This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on December 23, 2010. NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five years from the date it was filed with the County Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). 12/31, 1/7, 1/14, 1/21/11 CNS-2014848# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 445878 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Water Emporium - Fremont, 3918 Washington Blvd., Fremont, CA 94538, County of Alameda Neeta Jagdish Rupani, 2223 Grouse Way, Union City, CA 94587 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on N/A 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.) /s/ Neeta Jagdish Rupani This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on December 14, 2010 NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five years from the date it was filed with the County Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). 12/24, 12/31, 1/7, 1/14/11 CNS-2010754# FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT File No. 445759 The following person(s) is (are) doing business as: Pioneering Spirit, 5479 Omar St., Fremont, CA 94538, County of Alameda Sharon T. Williams, 5479 Omar St., Fremont, CA 94538 This business is conducted by an Individual The registrant(s) commenced to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above on Nov. 11, 2010 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.) /s/ Sharon T. Williams This statement was filed with the County Clerk of Alameda County on December 9, 2010 NOTICE-In accordance with Section 17920(a), a Fictitious Name Statement generally expires five years from the date it was filed with the County Clerk, except as provided in Section 17920(b), where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A New Fictitious Business Name Statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a Fictitious Business Name in violation of the rights of another under Federal, State, or common law (See Section 14411 et seq., Business and Professions Code). 12/24, 12/31, 1/7, 1/14/11 CNS-2010724#

GOVERNMENT Notice is hereby given that sealed competitive bids will be accepted in the office of the GSAPurchasing Department, County of Alameda, 1401 Lakeside Drive, Suite 907, Oakland, CA 94612 NETWORKING/SOUTH COUNTY BIDDERS CONFERENCE RFP #900774 for Medical Consulting and Quality Assurance Review, Thursday, January 20, 2011, 2:00 p.m. – Castro Valley Library, 3600 Norbridge Avenue, The Canyon Room, Castro Valley, CA NETWORKING/ NORTH COUNTY BIDDERS CONFERENCE RFP #900774 for Medical Consulting and Quality Assurance Review, Friday, January 21, 2011, 10:00 a.m. – General Services Agency, 1401 Lakeside Drive, Room 1107, 11th Floor, Oakland, CA Responses Due by 2:00 pm on February 23, 2011 County Contact : Ann Marie Romero (510) 208-9742 or via email: AnnMarie.Romero@acg ov.org Attendance at Networking Conference is Non-mandatory. Specifications regarding the above may be obtained at the Alameda County Current Contracting Opportunities Internet website at www.acgov.org. 1/7/11 CNS-2019631#

PROBATE NOTICE OF PETITION TO ADMINISTER ESTATE OF WANDA J. MORLOCK CASE NO. FP10552750 To all heirs, beneficiaries, creditors, contingent creditors, and persons who may otherwise be interested in the will or estate, or both, of: Wanda J. Morlock, Wanda J. Morlock, Wanda J. (Hardman) Morlock A PETITION FOR PROBATE has been filed by Ken Hardman, Gary Hardman in the Superior Court of California, County of Alameda. THE PETITION FOR PROBATE requests that Ken Hardman, Gary Hardman be appointed as personal representative to administer the estate of the decedent. THE PETITION requests the decedent's WILL and codicils, if any, be admitted to probate. The will and any codicils are available for examination in the file kept by the court. THE PETITION requests authority to administer the estate under the Independent Administration of Estates Act. (This authority will allow the personal representative to take many actions without obtaining court approval. Before taking certain very important actions, however, the personal representative will be required to give notice to interested persons unless they have waived notice or consented to the proposed action.) The independent administration authority will be granted unless an interested person files an objection to the petition and shows good cause why the court should not grant the authority. A HEARING on the petition will be held on January 25, 2011 at 9:30 a.m. in Dept. 201 located at 2120 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Berkeley, CA 94704. IF YOU OBJECT to the granting of the petition, you should appear at the hearing and state your objections or file written objections with the court before the hearing. Your appearance may be in person or by your attorney. IF YOU ARE A CREDITOR or a contingent creditor of the deceased, you must file your claim with the court and mail a copy to the personal representative appointed by the court within four months from the date of first issuance of letters as provided in Probate Code section 9100. The time for filing claims will not expire before four months from the hearing date noticed above. YOU MAY EXAMINE the file kept by the court. If you are a person interested in the estate, you may file with the court a formal Request for Special Notice (DE-154) of the filing of an inventory and appraisal of estate assets or of any petition or account as provided in Probate Code section 1250. A Request for Special Notice form is available from the court clerk. Petitioner: Ken Hardman, 4390 Castanos St., Fremont, CA 94536, Gary Hardman, 35747 Ellmann Pl., Fremont, CA 94536, Telephone: 510-421-0448, 510-677-3478 12/28, 12/31, 1/7/11 CNS-2014076#

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PUBLIC NOTICES TRUSTEE SALES NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 100127659 Title Order No. 10-8-463168 APN No. | 087 -0006-109 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/05/2006. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by MOE K THU, A MARRIED MAN AS HIS SOLE & SEPARATE PROPERTY, dated 04/05/2006 and recorded 04/13/06, as Instrument No. 2006146102, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Alameda County, State of California, will sell on 02/04/2011 at 12:00PM, At the Fallon Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon Street, Oakland, Alameda, CA at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any of the real property described above is purported to be: 34720 CLOVER STREET, UNION CITY, CA, 945875314. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $560,997.89. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. If required by the provisions of section 2923.5 of the California Civil Code, the declaration from the mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent is attached to the Notice of Trustee’s Sale duly recorded with the appropriate County Recorder’s Office. DATED: 01/07/2011 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone/Sale Information: (800) 281 8219 By: Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. FEI # 1006.122862 1/07, 1/14, 1/21/2011 1/7, 1/14, 1/21/11 CNS-2019442# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE File No. 7104.12474 Title Order No. 4093882 MIN No. 100013800909166445 APN 486-0003-037 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 10/06/06. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in §5102 to the Financial code and authorized to do business in this state, will be held by duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to satisfy the obligation secured

by said Deed of Trust. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. Trustor(s): AGUSTIN FLORES, A MARRIED MAN Recorded: 10/17/06, as Instrument No. 2006388090 AND MODIFIED BY AGREEMENT RECORDED ON 04/23/07 AS INSTRUMENT # 2007158815, of Official Records of Alameda County, California. Date of Sale: 01/ 28/11 at 12:00 PM Place of Sale: At the Fallon Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon Street., Oakland, CA The purported property address is: 202 -204 D ST, UNION CITY, CA 94587 Assessors Parcel No. 486-0003-037 The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $704,344.78. If the sale is set aside for any reason, the purchaser at the sale shall be entitled only to a return of the deposit paid, plus interest. The purchaser shall have no further recourse against the beneficiary, the Trustor or the trustee. If required by the provisions of section 2923.5 of the California Civil Code, the declaration from the mortgagee, beneficiary or its authorized agent was recorded with the appropriate County Recorder’s Office and reads substantially as follows: The mortgage loan servicer declares that (1) it has obtained a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code § 2923.52 and (2) the timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of California Civil Code § 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to California Civil Code § 2923.52 or 2923.55. Date: January 4, 2011 NORTHWEST TRUSTEE SERVICES, INC., as Trustee Melissa Myers, Authorized Signatory 505 N. Tustin Avenue, Suite 243, Santa Ana, CA 92705 Sale Info website: www.USA-Foreclosure.com Automated Sales Line: 714-277-4845 Reinstatement and Pay-Off Requests: (866) 387-NWTS THIS OFFICE IS ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT AND ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE FEI # 1002.128907 01/07, 01/14, 01/21/2011 1/7, 1/14, 1/21/11 CNS-2019389# T.S. No. T10-68086-CA / APN: 507-0795-034 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 2/7/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, Cashier’s Check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to a deed of trust described below. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the beneficiary, loan servicer, or authorized agent, declares as follows: [X] The mortgage loan servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed and [X] The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or 2923.55 Trustor: Cheryl Gray, an unmarried woman Duly Appointed Trustee: CR Title Services, Inc. c/o Pite Duncan, 4375 Jutland Drive, Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92117 877-5760472 Recorded 02/13/2007 as Instrument No. 2007069238 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Alameda County, California, Date of Sale: 1/28/2011 at 12:00 PM Place of Sale: At the Fallon St emergency exit to the Alameda County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon St. Oakland, CA Amount of unpaid balance and

other charges: $515,762.03 Street Address or other common designation of real property: 38320 Redwood Terrace Fremont, CA 94536 A.P.N.: 507-0795-034 Legal Description: As more fully described in said Deed of Trust The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address or other common designation, if any, shown above. If no street address or other common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. The Trustee shall incur no liability for any good faith error in stating the proper amount of unpaid balances and charges. For sales information please contact Priority Posting and Publishing at www.priorityposting.com or (714) 573-1965 Reinstatement Line: 877-5760472 Date: 1/7/2011 CR Title Services, Inc 1000 Technology Drive MS 314 O’Fallon MO 63368 Kimberly Lee, Trustee Specialist Federal Law requires us to notify you that we are acting as a debt collector. If you are currently in a bankruptcy or have received a discharge in bankruptcy as to this obligation, this communication is intended for informational purposes only and is not an attempt to collect a debt in violation of the automatic stay or the discharge injunction. P787559 1/7, 1/14, 01/21/2011 1/7, 1/14, 1/21/11 CNS-2018952# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20100015009194 Title Order No.: 100551224 FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/02/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NDEX WEST, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 08/15/2007 as Instrument No. 2007301341 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of ALAMEDA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: DANIEL JEPSON, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 01/27/2011 TIME OF SALE: 12:30 PM PLACE OF SALE: AT THE FALLON STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 1225 FALLON STREET, OAKLAND, CA. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 6395 MARGUERITE DR, NEWARK, CALIFORNIA 94560 APN#: 92A-2353-14 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any , shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $63,027.55. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AGENCY SALES & POSTING 3210 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92602 714-730-2727 www.lpsasap.com NDEx West, L.L.C. MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NDEx West, L.L.C. as Trustee Dated: 01/06/2010 NDEx West, L.L.C. 15000 Surveyor Boulevard, Suite 500 Addison, Texas 75001-9013 Telephone: (866) 795-1852 Telecopier: (972) 661-7800 ASAP# 3860565 01/ 07/2011, 01/14/2011, 01/21/2011 1/7, 1/14, 1/21/11 CNS-2018674# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20100169810524 Title Order No.: 100491460 FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT

UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 08/18/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NDEX WEST, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 08/31/2005 as Instrument No. 2005373572 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of ALAMEDA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: CARMENCITA STA CRUZ AND EMILIANO STA CRUZ, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/ CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 01/27/2011 TIME OF SALE: 12:30 PM PLACE OF SALE: AT THE FALLON STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 1225 FALLON STREET, OAKLAND, CA. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 3263 SANTA PAULA WAY, UNION CITY, CALIFORNIA 94587 APN#: 483 -0048-093 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any , shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $476,357.05. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AGENCY SALES & POSTING 3210 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92602 714-730-2727 www.lpsasap.com NDEx West, L.L.C. as Trustee Dated: 01/03/2011NDEx West, L.L.C. MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ASAP# 3870724 01/07/2011, 01/14/2011, 01/21/2011 1/7, 1/14, 1/21/11 CNS-2018621# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20100015008928 Title Order No.: 100537530 FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 02/09/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NDEX WEST, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 02/23/2007 as Instrument No. 2007082116 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of ALAMEDA County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: THE ANNA MARISSA PAGE LIVING TRUST, UTD, JUNE 21ST 2006, ANNA MARISSA PAGE, TRUSTEE, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 01/27/2011 TIME OF SALE: 12:30 PM PLACE OF SALE: AT THE FALLON STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 1225 FALLON STREET, OAKLAND, CA. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4324 AGENA CIR, UNION CITY, CALIFORNIA 94587 APN#: 483-0060-026 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any , shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total

amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $415,809.27. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AGENCY SALES & POSTING 3210 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92602 714-730-2727 www.lpsasap.com NDEx West, L.L.C. as Trustee Dated: 01/05/2010 NDEx West, L.L.C. 15000 Surveyor Boulevard, Suite 500 Addison, Texas 75001-9013 Telephone: (866) 795-1852 Telecopier: (972) 661-7800 NDEx West, L.L.C. MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. ASAP# 3859036 01/07/2011, 01/14/2011, 01/21/2011 1/7, 1/14, 1/21/11 CNS-2018214# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. 743841CA Loan No. 0620267674 Title Order No. 100590210-CA-MAI YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 09-20-2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 01-28-2011 at 12: 30 PM, CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY as the duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded 09-292004, Book , Page , Instrument 2004440570, of official records in the Office of the Recorder of ALAMEDA County, California, executed by: ALEMA FREBA HALIMI, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, as Trustor, WASHINGTON MUTUAL BANK, FA, as Beneficiary, will sell at public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a cashier's check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a cashier's check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Sale will be held by the duly appointed trustee as shown below, of all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by the trustee in the hereinafter described property under and pursuant to the Deed of Trust. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Place of Sale: THE FALLON STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 1225 FALLON STREET , OAKLAND, CA Legal Description: LOT 65, TRACT 3363, FILED JUNE 10, 1974, MAP BOOK 82, PAGE 41, ALAMEDA COUNTY RECORDS. Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $427,282.84 (estimated) Street address and other common designation of the real property: 36697 PORT TIDEWOOD STREET NEWARK, CA 94560 APN Number: 092A-0988-068 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The property heretofore described is being sold "as is". In compliance with California Civil Code 2923.5(c) the mortgagee, trustee, beneficiary, or authorized agent declares: that it has contacted the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure; or that it has made efforts to contact the borrower(s) to assess their financial situation and to explore options to avoid foreclosure by one of the following methods: by telephone; by United States mail; either 1st class or certified; by overnight delivery; by personal delivery; by e-mail; by face to face meeting. DATE: 12-28-2010 DECLARATION PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE SECTION 2923.54 Pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.54, the undersigned loan servicer declares as follows: 1. It has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.54 that is current and valid on the date the notice of sale is filed; and 2. The timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in

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PUBLIC NOTICES subdivision (a) of Section 2923.52 does not apply pursuant to Section 2923.52 or Section 2923.55. CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY, as Trustee (714) 259-7850 or www.fidelityasap.com (714) 573-1965 or www.priorityposting.com CALIFORNIA RECONVEYANCE COMPANY IS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. DEBORAH BRIGNAC, VICE PRESIDENT 9200 OAKDALE AVE MAILSTOP N110612 CHATSWORTH, CA 91311 ASAP# 3865830 01/07/2011, 01/14/2011, 01/21/2011 1/7, 1/14, 1/21/11 CNS-2018191# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 100123165 Title Order No. 10-8-450083 APN No. 087-0002-120 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/10/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER.” Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A., as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by BRICIA VELASCO, AN UNMARRIED WOMAN, dated 03/10/2005 and recorded 03/23/05, as Instrument No. 2005113751, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Alameda County, State of California, will sell on 01/28/2011 at 12:00PM, At the Fallon Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon Street, Oakland, Alameda, CA at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any of the real property described above is purported to be: 34724 SKYLARK DR #3, UNION CITY, CA, 94587. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $330,443.76. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an “AS IS” condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. If required by the provisions of section 2923.5 of the California Civil Code, the declaration from the mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent is attached to the Notice of Trustee’s Sale duly recorded with the appropriate County Recorder’s Office. DATED: 12/31/2010 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone/Sale Information: (800) 281 8219 By: Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. FEI # 1006.122068 12/31, 1/07, 1/14/2011 12/31, 1/7, 1/14/11 CNS-2015936# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE TS No. 100122203 Title Order No. 10-8-447543 APN No. 087 -0002-137 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 04/25/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. , as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by ESTRELLITA GARLIT dated 04/25/2007 and recorded 04/30/07, as

Instrument No. 2007167347, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Alameda County State of California, will sell on 01/28/2011 at 12:00PM, At the Fallon Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon Street, Oakland, Alameda, CA at public auction to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any of the real property described above is purported to be: 2241 PARTRIDGE WAY #4, UNION CITY, CA, 94587. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $360,077.30. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier’s checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an “AS IS” condition, but with out covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest at provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon at provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. If required by the provisions of section 2923.5 of the California Civil Code, the declaration from the mortgagee, beneficiary or authorized agent is attached to the Notice of Trustee’s Sale duly recorded with the appropriate County Recorder’s Office. DATED: 12/29/2010 RECONTRUST COMPANY, N.A. 1800 Tapo Canyon Rd., CA6914-01-94 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone/Sale Information: (800) 281 8219 By: Trustee’s Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY N.A., is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. FEI # 1006.123332 12/31, 1/07, 1/14/2011 12/31, 1/7, 1/14/11 CNS-2015935# TS # 057-012079 Order # 30265819 Loan # 0051563617 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 11/11/2004. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. A public auction sale to the highest bidder for cash, cashier’s check drawn on a state or national bank, check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, or savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state will be held by the duly appointed trustee. The sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by the Deed of Trust, with interest and late charges thereon, as provided in the note(s), advances, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, interest thereon, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee for the total amount (at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale) reasonably estimated to be set forth below. The amount may be greater on the day of sale. Trustor(s): Florence A Burris, a unmarried woman Recorded: 11/18/2004 as Instrument No. 2004513494 in book , page of Official Records in the office of the Recorder of Alameda County, California; Date of Sale: 1/21/2011 at 12:00 PM Place of Sale: At the Fallon St emergency exit to the Alameda County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon St. Oakland, CA Amount of unpaid balance and other charges: $273,184.06 The purported property address is: 4672 Balboa Way Fremont, CA 94536 Legal Description As more fully described in above mentioned Deed of Trust. Assessors Parcel No. 501-0083-041 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the property address or other common designation, if any, shown herein. If no street address or other

common designation is shown, directions to the location of the property may be obtained by sending a written request to the beneficiary within 10 days of the date of first publication of this Notice of Sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee, and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. Date: 12/29/2010 UTLS Default Services, LLC Sokun Lonh, Post Office Box 5899 5 Park Plaza Irvine, CA 92616 (949) 885-4500 Sale Line: 714-573-1965 Reinstatement Line: (949) 885-4500 To request reinstatement/and or payoff FAX request to: (949) 885-4496 This office is attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. P785322 12/31, 1/7, 01/14/2011 12/31, 1/7, 1/14/11 CNS-2014509# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TS No. 080054492 Title Order No. 08-8-203126 Investor/ Insurer No. APN No. 482-0052-077 YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/15/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER." Notice is hereby given that RECONTRUST COMPANY, as duly appointed trustee pursuant to the Deed of Trust executed by RODY ONG A SINGLE MAN, dated 06/15/2007 and recorded 06/22/07, as Instrument No. 2007233398, in Book , Page ), of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Alameda County, State of California, will sell on 02/01/2011 at 12:30PM, At the Fallon Street entrance to the County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon Street, Oakland, CA 94612 at public auction, to the highest bidder for cash or check as described below, payable in full at time of sale, all right, title, and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust, in the property situated in said County and State and as more fully described in the above referenced Deed of Trust. The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 32405 WESTPORT COURT, UNION CITY, CA, 94587. The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. The total amount of the unpaid balance with interest thereon of the obligation secured by the property to be sold plus reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $868,661.11. It is possible that at the time of sale the opening bid may be less than the total indebtedness due. In addition to cash, the Trustee will accept cashier's checks drawn on a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in Section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state. Said sale will be made, in an ''AS IS'' condition, but without covenant or warranty, express or implied, regarding title, possession or encumbrances, to satisfy the indebtedness secured by said Deed of Trust, advances thereunder, with interest as provided, and the unpaid principal of the Note secured by said Deed of Trust with interest thereon as provided in said Note, plus fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. DATED: 08/31/2008 RECONTRUST COMPANY 1757 TAPO CANYON ROAD, SVW-88 SIMI VALLEY, CA 93063 Phone: (800) 281 8219, Sale Information (626) 927-4399 By: Trustee's Sale Officer RECONTRUST COMPANY is a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. ASAP# 3858633 12/31/2010, 01/07/2011, 01/14/2011 12/31, 1/7, 1/14/11 CNS-2013876# NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE Trustee Sale No. : 20100015009700 Title Order No.: 100578684 FHA/VA/PMI No.: YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 03/15/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. NDEX WEST, LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 03/24/2005 as Instrument No. 2005115435 of official records in the office of the County Recorder of ALAMEDA

County, State of CALIFORNIA. EXECUTED BY: ELVIRA REYES, TRUSTEE OF THE ELVIRA REYES FAMILY TRUST DATED, FEBRUARY 27, 1991 AND RESTATED JUN 17, 2003, 2003, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER'S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States). DATE OF SALE: 01/24/2011 TIME OF SALE: 12:30 PM PLACE OF SALE: AT THE FALLON STREET ENTRANCE TO THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 1225 FALLON STREET, OAKLAND, CA. STREET ADDRESS and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 32708 REGENTS BLVD., UNION CITY, CALIFORNIA 94587 APN#: 543-0429-040 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $683,502.99. The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the county where the real property is located. FOR TRUSTEE SALE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: AGENCY SALES & POSTING 3210 EL CAMINO REAL, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CA 92602 714-730-2727 www.lpsasap.com NDEx West, L.L.C. as Trustee Dated: 12/30/2010 NDEx West, L.L.C. MAY BE ACTING AS A DEBT COLLECTOR ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. NDEx West, L.L.C. 15000 Surveyor Boulevard, Suite 500 Addison, Texas 75001-9013 Telephone: (866) 795-1852 Telecopier: (972) 661-7800 ASAP# 3852576 12/ 31/2010, 01/07/2011, 01/14/2011 12/31, 1/7, 1/14/11 CNS-2013870# TSG No.: 100546576-CA-MSI TS No.: CA1000210335 FHA/VA/PMI No.: APN: 507-0585012 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 06/28/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 1/21/2011 at 12:00 PM, First American Trustee Services Solutions LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 07/07/2005, as Instrument No. 2005281480, in book , page , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Alameda County, State of California. Executed by: PATRICK MICHAEL MCMILLIN, MICHELLE MURPHY MCMILLIN, HUSBAND & WIFE, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) At the Fallon St emergency exit to the Alameda County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon St. Oakland, CA All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: As more fully described in the above mentioned Deed of Trust APN# 507-0585-012 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 38642 AURORA TERRACE , FREMONT, CA 94536 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and

advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $378,297.96 The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. Date: 12/29/ 2010 First American Title Insurance Company First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC 3220 El Camino Real Irvine, CA 92602 The beneficiary or servicing agent declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner of Corporations a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the Notice of Sale is filed and/or the timeframe for giving Notice of Sale specified in subdivision (s) of California Civil Code Section 2923.52 applies and has been provided or the loan is exempt from the requirements. First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. For Trustee’s Sale Information Please Call (714) 573-1965 P781693 12/31, 1/7, 01/14/2011 12/31, 1/7, 1/14/11 CNS-2013642# TSG No.: 4164344 TS No.: 20099070812751 FHA/VA/PMI No.: APN: 507 -0809-029 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST, DATED 09/ 15/2005. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDING AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 01/13/2011 at 12:00 PM, First American Trustee Services Solutions LLC, as duly appointed Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust recorded 09/27/2005, as Instrument No. 2005414518, in book , page , of Official Records in the office of the County Recorder of Alameda County, State of California. Executed by: PAYAM DEFAII and AMITY V. DEFAII,, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH, CASHIER’S CHECK/CASH EQUIVALENT or other form of payment authorized by 2924h(b), (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States) At the Fallon St emergency exit to the Alameda County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon St. Oakland, CA All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State described as: As more fully described in the above mentioned Deed of Trust APN# 507-0809-029 The street address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 155 WILLIAMS COURT , FREMONT, CA 94536 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said note(s), advances, under the terms of said Deed of Trust, fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Sale is $542,740.16 The beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located. Date: 12/20/2010 First American Title Insurance Company First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC FIRST AMERICAN WAY SANTA ANA, CA 92707 The beneficiary or servicing agent declares that it has obtained from the Commissioner of Corporations a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to California Civil Code Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date the Notice of Sale is filed and/or the timeframe for giving Notice of Sale specified in subdivision (s) of California Civil Code Section 2923.52 applies and has been provided or the loan is exempt from the requirements. First American Trustee Servicing Solutions, LLC may be acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. For Trustee’s Sale Information Please Call (714) 573-1965 P783651 12/24,

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Cabrera a single man as joint tenants, as Trustor, Indymac Bank, F.S.B., a Federally Chartered Savings Bank, as Beneficiary, WILL SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER FOR CASH (payable at time of sale in lawful money of the United States, by cash a cashier's check drawn by a state or national bank, a check drawn by a state or federal credit union, or a check drawn by a state or federal savings and loan association, savings association, or savings bank specified in section 5102 of the Financial Code and authorized to do business in this state). AT: At the Fallon St. emergency exit to the Alameda County Courthouse, 1225 Fallon St., Oakland, CA The property heretofore described is being sold “as is”. All right, title and interest conveyed to and now held by it under said Deed of Trust in the property situated in said County and State describing the land therein: APN # 501-0042-051-03 As more fully described in said Deed of Trust The street

CNS-2011996# Trustee Sale # CA0857033 Loan# 1009511450 Order # 090675476 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE’S SALE YOU ARE IN DEFAULT UNDER A DEED OF TRUST DATED 02/27/2007. UNLESS YOU TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT YOUR PROPERTY, IT MAY BE SOLD AT A PUBLIC SALE. IF YOU NEED AN EXPLANATION OF THE NATURE OF THE PROCEEDINGS AGAINST YOU, YOU SHOULD CONTACT A LAWYER. On 01/14/2011 at 12:00PM, MTC Financial Inc., dba TRUSTEE CORPS as the duly appointed Substituted Trustee under and pursuant to Deed of Trust Recorded on 03/14/2007 as Document No. 2007104561 of official records in the Office of the Recorder of Alameda County, CALIFORNIA, executed by, Guadalupe Pena a single woman and Fidel

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address and other common designation, if any, of the real property described above is purported to be: 4353 Torres Avenue, Fremont, CA 94536 The undersigned Trustee disclaims any liability for any incorrectness of the street address and other common designation, if any, shown herein. Said sale will be made, but without covenant or warranty, expressed or implied, regarding title, possession, or encumbrances, to pay the remaining principal sum of the Note(s) secured by said Deed of Trust, with interest thereon, as provided in said Note(s), advances, if any, under the terms of the Deed of Trust, estimated fees, charges and expenses of the Trustee and of the trusts created by said Deed of Trust. The total amount of the unpaid balance of the obligation secured by the property to be sold and reasonable estimated costs, expenses and advances at the time of the initial publication of the Notice of Trustee’s Sale is: $696,855.58 (estimated amount). Accrued interest and additional

advances, if any, will increase this figure prior to sale. If the Trustee is unable to convey title for any reason, the successful bidder’s sole and exclusive remedy shall be the return of monies paid to the Trustee and the successful bidder shall have no further recourse. The Beneficiary under said Deed of Trust heretofore executed and delivered to the undersigned a written Declaration of Default and Demand for Sale, and a written Notice of Default and Election to Sell. The undersigned caused said Notice of Default and Election to Sell to be recorded in the County where the real property is located and more than three months have elapsed since such recordation. Compliance with California Civil Code Section 2924f: The Beneficiary or Beneficiary’s agent has indicated that the requirements of California Civil Code Section 2924f have been met. Compliance with California Civil Code Section 2923.52: 1. Pursuant to California Civil Code 2923.54 the undersigned, on behalf of the

beneficiary, loan servicer or authorized agent, declares as follows: X Servicer does hereby state that Servicer has obtained from the commissioner a final or temporary order of exemption pursuant to Section 2923.53 that is current and valid on the date of the notice of sale is filed. 2. Timeframe for giving notice of sale specified in subdivision (a) Section 2923.52 I Does X Does not apply pursuant to section 2923.52 or 2923.55 Dated: 12/24/2010 MTC Financial Inc., DBA TRUSTEE CORPS, as Successor Trustee By: Clarisa Gastelum, Trustee Sales Officer TRUSTEE CORPS 17100 Gillette Ave, Irvine, CA 92614 FOR SALE INFORMATION CONTACT: (714)573-1965, (949) 252-8300 FOR REINSTATEMENT / PAY OFF REQUESTS CONTACT: (949) 252-8300 RPRequests@trusteecorps.com P783514 12/24, 12/31, 01/07/2011 12/24, 12/31, 1/7/11 CNS-2011816#

Red Light Cameras

Newark employs five red light cameras. In a 12 month period ending Oct. 31, 2010, the cameras spotted 10,776 violations. Of these 5.1% were for left turners and 5.1 % were for motorists going straight through the intersections. The remaining 9,671 (89.8%) were camera activations for right turners. The mandatory minimum fine for a right turn violation is the same as for a straight through or left turn: a whopping $476.00. When did low speed right turns become the bane of our society? The best example of “cameras gone wild” is at Cedar northbound at Mowry where 99.1% of camera flashes were for right turners. Roger L. Jones, Fremont

BY PAN PYLAS AP BUSINESS WRITER LONDON (AP), Jan 05 - A forecast-busting U.S. jobs survey sent the dollar surging Wednesday but stocks remained lower following a particularly strong run over recent weeks. The reaction to the news from the ADP payrolls firm that the U.S. private sector added a massive 297,000 jobs during December - way up on November’s 92,000 and significally ahead of market expectations for a 100,000 increase was fairly muted in stock markets. Investors remained wary of staking out fresh positions ahead of Friday’s official gov-

ernment jobs report. In Europe, the FTSE 100 index of leading British shares was down 15.34 points, or 0.3 percent, at 5,998.53 while Germany’s DAX fell 74.71 points, or 1.1 percent, to 6,900.64. The CAC-40 in France was 40.91 points, or 1 percent, lower at 3,875.12. Wall Street was poised for a retreat at the open too - Dow futures were down 26 points, or 0.4 percent, at 11,593 while the broader Standard & Poor’s 500 futures fell 4.5 points, or 0.4 percent, to 1,260.80. Stocks generally lost their momentum Tuesday following a buoyant first trading day of the year in the wake of upbeat

economic data from around the world, notably out of the U.S. The state of the U.S. economy will likely to be the main talk in the markets for the remainder of the week, right up to Friday’s nonfarm payrolls report for December - the data on jobs added or lost in the economy often set the stock market tone for a week or two after their release and the hope is that the recent improving economic signals are feeding through into jobs. Though the ADP figures have not always been echoed in the government’s figures, analysts said they do augur well for continued on page 26

Stage 1 Theatre is proud to present TITANIC THE MUSICAL, based on the factual story of the fated ship, which sank on its maiden voyage in the early hours of April 15, 1912. As the 100th anniversary of the sinking approaches, this lush and beautiful musical pays tribute to the 1,517 souls (men, women & children) who lost their lives. You will be moved and uplifted by their stories and courage. Presented in concert with a cast of 45 soaring voices and glorius music of a full orchestra under the direction of Blair Barrett. Directors Cary Litchford and Todd Aragon promise a production of an epic tale you’ll not soon forget.

January 14th, 15th 8pm January 16th 2:30pm January 21st, 22nd 8pm January 23rd 2:30pm Stage 1 Theatre @ Newark Memorial High School 39375 Cedar Blvd. Newark $10.00~$20.00 Tickets are available at www.stage1theatre.org, The Book End in Newark or by calling 510-791-0287

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about 1.5 percent of the company’s clients are voluntary, which includes parents imposing the setup on their young drivers. “I know that isn’t a lot, but it is growing at a slow, steady pace,” she said. One of Intoxalock’s competitors, Guardian Interlock Systems, said its figures are slightly higher: 5 to 7 percent of clients are drivers voluntarily installing the equipment, with about 2 percent intended for use by teens. Also gaining ground are clients using the system permanently after they’ve completed court-ordered monitoring - about 1 percent of Guardian’s clients in 2010, compared with none the year before. “We hope not to see these people again,” said David Contreras, Guardian’s vice president of operations. “It’s the one product I’ve been associated with where I don’t want to sell it to you twice.” If your drunken behavior tends to cause more remorse off the road than on, there’s an app for that as well. A handful - including “Don’t Dial!” and “The Bad Decision Blocker’’ - will cut off your access to phone numbers for up to 24 hours, the former allowing you to name a friend as gatekeeper. Another app requires the answers to math questions before allowing you to send an e-mail, the presumption being it’s really hard to do math while somehow impaired. George Distler in Orlando, Florida, developed the BlackBerry app NOTXT n’ Drive after a teacher at his daughter’s high school was killed when a texting motorist an older one - crossed a median and struck her car. “I didn’t even realize texting and driving was such a tremendous issue until I got into investigating it,” he said. “I was challenged by my teenage daughters.” Distler, who had previously developed games for the iPhone, based the app on the notion that the safest way to deal with your phone while driving is to remove temptation altogether. His NOTXT runs in the background and, using GPS, automatically restricts texting via a phone’s airplane mode

when a car reaches 10 mph (16 kph). It deactivates when it detects the car has stopped. The app, sold in several other counties as well, hit the BlackBerry market Sept. 3 and has been downloaded about 2,000 times. Among those downloading the app were three companies with a combined fleet of more than 1,200 trucks. Distler estimates about 48 percent of his sales are parents hoping to curtail the texting habits of young drivers. “Nobody’s really going to just put the phone down and not use it,’’ he said. ``The issue is we don’t police ourselves.’’ Another app, Slow Down, alters the tempo of your music, depending on your driving speed, on an iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch. Using GPS, the music slows if a preset speed limit is exceeded and stops completely if you’re over the limit by more than 10 mph. You can have your tunes back when you slow down. What about other areas, like overspending? Enter MasterCard’s inControl program, which has one company partner in the United States, Citigroup. You can set a general cap and the bank cuts you off when you’ve reached your spending limit, or you can preset a monthly amount for specific purchases such as restaurant meals. Like other bank cards, you can also order up spending alerts. Overthinking, overdrinking, overspending. What’s left? Are you lonely on your runs? Adidas has extended monitoring and data collection technology for its miCoach brand to include a “coaching mode.” You can choose from a variety of voices to feed information about form and speed. Mack thinks a greater awareness of how we consume has produced a growing awareness of the limits of self-control. “The spotlight has definitely been put on that,’’ she said. “We’re increasingly living in this era of mindfulness. Expect more technology coming out that saves us from ourselves.”

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this Friday’s nonfarm payrolls report. Ahead of the ADP figures, the consensus was that the Friday data would show that a total of 140,000 jobs were added during the month. That’s certainly been the reaction in currency markets, where the dollar enjoyed a bounce in the wake of the figures. “The data is obviously very risk friendly, although the equity futures response has been small,’’ said Alan Ruskin, an analyst at Deutsche Bank. “The data is being taken as dollar positive.” By mid-afternoon London time, the dollar was up 1.1 percent at 82.90 yen while the euro was 1 percent lower at $1.3178. While the dollar has been enjoying strong support, the euro has been weighed down by a reminder that Europe’s debt crisis is a long way from being resolved. Though there was relief that debt-laden Portugal managed to raise euro500 million via the auction of six-month Treasury bills and that demand for the offering was relatively high at over euro1.3 billion, it won’t have gone unnoticed that the country had to pay a whopping interest rate of just under 3.7 percent to get the necessary backing, way up on the 2 percent it had to pay in September. The increase in the yield was anticipated as Portugal’s market rates have gone up over the last few months as the European debt crisis ratcheted up again, with Ireland eventually joining Greece in having to be bailed out by its partners in the EU and the International Monetary Fund. “This is a major hike in cost - 80 percent,” said David Buik, markets analyst at BGC Partners. The prevailing view in the markets is that Europe may be able to support Portugal but that a bailout

of Spain would test the limits of the existing bailout fund, potentially putting the euro project itself in jeopardy if governments don’t put up more cash. Spain accounts for around 10 percent of the eurozone economy, compared with the Greece, Ireland and Portugal, which account for around 2 percent each. Later, after Wall Street opens for business, the main focus will be the December non-manufacturing survey from the Institute for Supply Management and in particular whether it echoes the bumper manufacturing release of earlier this week, which sent stocks flying on Monday. Despite a run of positive U.S. economic data, the Federal Reserve is still maintaining its fairly cautious stance over the outlook. The minutes to its December policy meeting - published Tuesday showed that the vast majority of the rate-setting panel don’t think that the recent improvement in US economic conditions was sufficient to warrant any change in the asset purchase program. Earlier in Asia, China’s benchmark Shanghai Composite Index declined 0.5 percent to 2,838.59, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index lost 0.4 percent to 23,757.82. Elsewhere in Asia, Japan’s Nikkei 225 stock average fluctuated after hitting a seven-month closing high Tuesday. It ended down 17.33 points, or 0.2 percent, at 10,380.77. South Korea’s Kospi fell 0.1 percent to 2,082.55 and Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 lost 0.6 percent to 4,714.90 as lower commodities prices hit resource-related shares. Benchmark oil for February delivery fell 56 cents to $88.83 a barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. The contract dropped $2.17 to settle at $89.38 a barrel Tuesday.

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knees. Can’t touch your toes anymore? Use an elastic band for the same stretch, or to replace weight training that might grow dangerous. Arthritis can make gripping difficult at a time when tissue is losing elasticity, which might mean giving up heavy free weights in each hand or on an overhead press. “The technique isn’t there anymore, it falls down and they hurt a shoulder. I’ve seen it a million times before,” Austin said. Taking the time to stretch, to reopen joints and muscles after a workout, is increasingly important as we age - particularly crucial at 60, 70 or older, Freytag said. “The lower back and hip flexors get really tight. The two are correlated. What I tell people is you are no longer able to skip stretching after a

workout.” Freytag recommends at least five to 10 minutes of stretching after a workout, when the muscles are warm. ``Back when we were younger we could skip it.’’ BALANCE Warming up BEFORE a workout is key to balance. For running seniors, Austin suggests five minutes of walking before getting into a gradual run, or intervals of walking and running. “It’s very important as you age to change it up more, to surprise your muscles and work them differently,’’ she said. Runners may need to balance workouts with more strength training and stretching to avoid hip and knee problems, adding muscle work for the abs is important for balance and flexibility. Add five minutes of strength training and five minutes of

stretching, Austin suggests. “Really concentrate on the center of your body. Your core. It is truly the powerhouse of your body. It affects how you walk, your flexors, it protects your back. That’s why Pilates is great.” Balance issues don’t have to put an end to staying fit. Work out in a chair or use one to lean on if you’re feeling unsteady. “There’s a ton you can do in a chair,” Freytag said. “In a gym, there’s a huge trend toward functional training, meaning doing things that kind of mimic the functionality of your daily activities.” Standing on a dome-shaped Bosu ball, for example. ``You’re creating your own passive range of motion, whereas a machine in a gym is a fixed range of motion,’’ she said. Freytag called balance a “use it or lose it” proposition. “There are so many classes at gyms for folks over 60,’’ she said. “The biggest thing for people who are athletes already is to keep positive and just think about the fact that you’re going to train smarter. You’re not going to stop. It’s just that you have to change.”

Sub-contracting opportunities on BART to Warm Springs Extension Project SUBMITTED BY BART If your company is interested in sub-contracting opportunities, please be prepared to meet with the below mentioned Primes and Joint Venture Partners for information on how to become part of teaming arrangement(s) and submit bid information to provide construction, professional services and goods and services for the BART to Warm Springs Extension Project. Only the following Primes and Joint Venture Partners are eligible to submit a proposal in response for the Warm Springs Extension Project: Kiewit/Mass (Joint Venture), Shimmick/Flatiron/Her-

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zog (Joint Venture), Stacy and Witbeck, Skanska, Steiney (Joint Venture), Tutor Perini/Parsons (Joint Venture) and The Whiting-Turner (Contracting Company). The event is sponsored by the Bay Area Rapid Transit District and organized by Asian, Inc. and the Minority Business Enterprise Center (Northern California). Please RSVP to www.norcalmbec.com Sub-contracting Outreach Meeting BART to Warms Springs Extension Wednesday, January 12 12 – 5 p.m. 344 Pine St., San Francisco (415) 928-5910 ext. 136 www.norcalmbec.com

CARDIO With heart disease stalking both men and women, aging doesn’t have to mean the end to a decent cardio workout. Riding a bicycle is easier on the hips than running, for instance. Trim back on running to a couple of days a week and supplement on the bike. “You can get on a bike and spin like heck,” Freytag said. “You can still push yourself as hard as you would have but with less pain.” For runners who can’t bring themselves to give it up, run slower, walk and run, or crosstrain. She suggests cardio work four days a week but only at high energy twice in that period. Dancing is also a good way to get the heart rate up, Austin said. “It changes movements and it changes your muscle twitchings.” At 93, Esther Robinson wouldn’t give up her life of fitness for anything. Active all her life, she still hits her local gym (“I like to bench press”), but dancing is something she can enjoy with others. “When I was 60 or something, I got into square danc-

ing,’’ the great-grandmother said. “I like the music and the movement of it.” Take a page from Sauer’s story and hit the pool. “Swimming is easy on the joints. You’ll keep your love of sports.” Robinson also loves to swim. Sauer didn’t start training hard until 11 years ago. She knew how to splash around, keep from drowning, but “I never had a swim lesson in my life, nothing.” She showed up for her first session at a health club with a 23-year-old instructor ``and I couldn’t make it across the pool. I wanted to quit. I felt stupid,’’ but he wouldn’t let her give up. “I’m stronger than I ever was at 45. I’m faster,” said Sauer, who competes in the National Senior Games and U.S. Masters Swimming events. Sauer said her 78-year-old husband is also extremely fit. At a water park with their grandson they spotted no seniors at the top of a water slide five flights up. “They’re missing out,” she said. “I’ve never had so much fun in my life.”

Calif embracing state subsidized Amtrak routes AP WIRE SERVICE SAN FRANCISCO (AP), Jan 05 - California commuters are embracing Amtrak. Amtrak California, the state partnership with the national passenger rail corporation, carried about 5.1 million of the 27.1 million passengers who took Amtrak trains nationwide in 2009. California spends about $90 million a year on operating subsidies. California’s main Amtrak intercity routes are the Capitol Corridor, San Joaquin and Pacific Surfliner.

The San Francisco Chronicle reports Wednesday that those three lines rank among the nation’s five busiest passenger rail corridors. And ridership is growing. In November, the Capitol Corridor saw a 10.6 percent increase in ridership over the previous year while the Pacific Surfliner drew 4.2 percent more passengers and the San Joaquin carried 2.3 percent more riders.—Information from: San Francisco Chronicle, http://www.sfgate.com/chronicle

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The Bookworm

It’s budget time, and you’ve been going over your plans for 2011, just like you do every year when the calendar turns over. And as your eyes sweep over the pages, several words come to mind… Thin. Slim. Small. Cut, slash, eviscerate, butcher, chop, and several other euphemisms for painful carving. Also: uh-oh, awww-no, oh-heck, and a few other things you can’t say in front of your mother. How can your business ever hope to thrive and grow on such increasingly meager budgets? Find out what non-profits do by reading “Zilch: The Power of Zero in Business” by Nancy Lublin. While sitting in a planning meeting at a “ginormous” global company whose employees were bemoaning a lack of funds, author Nancy Lublin gently, timidly suggested a few inexpensive solutions to the got-no-money problem. Her ideas were met with silent looks, as if she was “the firstborn spawn of beings from another planet.” It was then that Lublin realized that for-profit businesses could learn a thing or ten from businesses who are used to working with nothing or less. She decided to write a book, based on what she learned in her seventeen years of running a not-forprofit business and what she could glean from colleagues.

“I realized that what we have to offer,” she says, “can be boiled down to one concept: the power of zero.” First lesson: do more with less cash. Bonuses, raises, and other incentives are fine, but

that’s not always what motivates employees. Hire people with passion for what you do; they’ll work harder and smarter. Offer them opportunities to build skills, and never forget the importance of fun. ding, and utilize “ambassadors” in every facet of your business. With that in mind, choose your partners wisely and remember that word of mouth is the most effective method of marketing, ever. When you are in need of help, money, or services, learn to ask wisely and be specific. Never confuse business with friendship. Be shameless, but don’t ask for money – even if

that’s what you really need. Then, do more for customers and never underestimate the power of the lagniappe. Be strict with your budget. Learn to barter. Be innovative. Does budgeting make you want to eat antacids for dinner? You won’t need them if you take a big bite of this book first. You might even need two bites. Author, founder of Dress for Success, and current CEO of DoSomething.org Nancy Lublin used her own experiences and that of colleagues to show for-profit businesses that being budget-challenged isn’t the end of the world. “Zilch” is absolutely packed with hundreds of ideas, instructions, and tips; so many, that it seems overwhelming at times and, in fact, you may want to take time to read this honest, helpful book twice. If you can’t seem to find the words for your skinny financial business plan, here’s over 230 pages full of them. For you, “Zilch” is a book to budget for. c.2010, Portfolio $25.95 / $32.50 Canada 246 pages, includes index The Bookworm is Terri Schlichenmeyer. Terri has been reading since she was 3 years old and she never goes anywhere without a book. She lives on a hill in Wisconsin with two dogs and 11,000 books.

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Rabies… A Worldwide Threat Rabies! Instantly we picture a wild animal or even a domestic dog, foam slathering from its mouth as it prepares to attack. This killer virus raises its head every year always waiting for an opportunity to strike. Modern medicine has come close to eradicating this disease, but it’s not gone yet! According to the Alameda County Vector Control, a dead bat was found in the parking lot of Ohlone College, and tested positive for rabies a few weeks ago. This is the third bat infected with rabies virus in Alameda County in 2010. Furthermore, there is a dramatic increase in rabid bats in Los Angeles County this year from an average of 10 bats testing positive every year to 21 testing positive in 2010. Rabies virus acquired from bats has caused most human rabies cases in California. Bats are the leader in transmission of rabies to humans, followed by skunks, then foxes, and finally cats and dogs, which are very rare. Of all diseases known to man, rabies is perhaps one of

the scariest and most fatal diseases. Rabies has caused panic and fear of animals by humans, resulting in severe dog phobias. These phobias are most prevalent in immigrant communities from Asia and Africa, who have witnessed rabid dogs who’ve gone wild and bit individuals. In North America, we are extremely lucky. Vaccinations have practically eliminated the threat of rabies from our domestic animals. Ongoing programs using oral rabies vaccines for wildlife are attempting to halt the spread of rabies among raccoons, skunks and foxes. According to the Alliance for Rabies Control, 55,000 people around the world die from rabies each year, mainly in Asia and Africa – an unfortunate statistic – because with appropriate medical care, rabies in humans is 100% preventable. An even sadder fact is that a large percentage of deaths are children. More than 100 children die from rabies worldwide every day. Overall, one person is killed by this disease every 10 minutes!

Rabies is a viral disease that can affect any warm-blooded animal; however, our close association with dogs brings this killer home to our families. After development of an effective vaccination program for our pets and a post-exposure rabies vaccine for people, rabies cases in humans began to drop significantly in Western countries. Within the last decade, less than three-dozen people have died from rabies in the United States. The majority of these deaths were attributable to bat or dog bites from outside the United States. This dramatic decrease has prompted the CDC to announce canine rabies is “extinct” in the U.S. “There are many people today who remember rabid dogs in the streets of their neighborhoods,” says Dr. Sandy Norman, a veterinarian with the Indiana Board of Animal Health. She warns that pet owners should continue vaccinating their pets, especially in light of the CDC announcement. “It is only through continued vigilance that we will maintain that status,” she says.

“There is a huge reservoir of rabies among wildlife and it is not unimaginable that those strains could infect our pets.” Additionally, world travel could allow someone to unknowingly bring home a rabid pet. Recently, several British animal rescuers underwent prophylactic rabies vaccines. A puppy imported from Sri Lanka bit all of them and later, was found to be rabid. Here in the United States, more than 20,000 prophylactic doses of human rabies vaccines are given annually. Keeping yourself safe from rabies is easy by following a few simple steps: First, have your pet vaccinated at four months of age for rabies. Then, repeat the vaccination in a year, and every three years thereafter. Second, avoid contact with wildlife. Rabies still exists in wild animals. Never attempt to remove a wild animal from your property without professional help. Be especially wary of bats. Most human rabies cases in

Dr Raj Salwan is a second generation Veterinarian and has been around veterinary medicine for over 23 years. His interests include Internal Medicine, Surgery, Emergency/Acute care, and general small animal practice. He currently works at American Animal Care in Fremont and can be reached via email at drsalwan@aol.com or www.americananimalcare.com.

North America are the result of a bat bite. Finally, the Alliance asks that you tell your friends how rabies impacts lives around the world. Encourage neighbors and fellow pet owners to vaccinate all of their pets. Rabies can be controlled and potentially even eliminated in many parts of the world.

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wo years ago, Japanese supermarkets couldn’t keep bananas on the shelves after a man revealed the secret of his weight-loss success on a leading social network. Now a healthier version of his diet is catching on in America, thanks to the fruit and nutrition experts at Dole. The Go Bananas 2-A-Day Challenge was originally created in 2009 by the Dole Nutrition Institute as a healthier sequel to Japan’s phenomenally popular Morning Banana Diet. Dole’s expanded version for 2011 is part of larger multimedia initiative created by Dole Fresh Fruit for Americans looking for a healthy way to kick off the New Year. The Go Bananas Challenge substitutes well-balanced meals and nutritious recipes instead of the “all-you-can-eat” approach popular in Japan. Going beyond the original two-banana morning routine, Dole nutritionists created a comprehensive two-week regiment of lunches, dinners and snacks to help participants boost their energy, increase their intake of fruits and vegetables, and improve their overall health while they lose weight. “We know that increasing consumption of fruits and vegetables in general, and bananas in particular, can help support healthy, sustainable weight loss,” said Nicholas Gillett, Ph.D., of the Dole Nutrition Institute. “What we did at Dole was expand this simple principle into a well-balanced, two-week plan that can serve as the basis for a long-term healthy lifestyle.” Go Bananas 2-A-Day Challenge participants begin each day with two bananas and at least eight ounces of water, a combination that specifically aids in weight loss.

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According to Gillett, banana fiber creates extra bulk in the stomach, allowing participants to feel full longer - and less hungry overall. He says the fiber acts like an internal accelerator that pulls some of the fat in the stomach through the digestive system before it can be absorbed. The Go Bananas Challenge follows the morning banana routine with a medley of 14 lunch and dinner recipes that combine lean chicken or fish with fresh Dole(r) fruits and vegetables, low-fat cheeses, wheat pasta, long-grain rice and salads. While participants can choose among fresh fruit, vegetables and nuts for their daily afternoon snack, sugar-based desserts and alcohol are strictly off-limits. The plan also advocates that followers drink water only with every meal, finish eating by 8 p.m. each day and go to bed by midnight. “Of course, those taking the Go Bananas 2-A-Day Challenge also benefit from the banana’s status as a superfood. It doubles as an excellent source of vitamin B6 and a good source of potassium, fiber and vitamin C,” added Gillett. Special dishes included in the plan range from Curried Spinach Soup and Warm Thai-style Scallop and Mango Salad to Spinach and Chicken Stir Fry with Raspberries and Honey Mustard-glazed Salmon with Fruit Salsa. For more information on the Dole Banana Diet, or Dole Bananas in general, including recipes, serving suggestions and nutritional information, go to www.dole.com/bananas. You can also follow Dole Bananas on Facebook at www.facebook.com/DOLEbananas. Two popular recipes, Caribbean Black Bean and Fruit Salad and Pineapple Salsa Chicken, are featured in the sample meal plan. Remember that at least 8 ounces of water should accompany each meal.

Sample of a Day’s Menu

Breakfast 2 Dole Bananas and 8 ounces of water

Morning Snack 5 slices Dole Pineapple (3-1/2 inches in diameter x 3/4 inches thick)

Lunch Caribbean Black Bean and Fruit Salad 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained 2 tablespoons prepared salsa 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro

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1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion 1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel 1 tablespoon lime juice 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1 ounce feta cheese, crumbled (optional) 1 large Dole Banana, sliced 1 Dole Orange, peeled and sliced Combine beans, salsa, cilantro, onion, orange peel, lime juice and cumin in large bowl. Spoon onto lettuce-lined platter. Sprinkle cheese on top of salad, if desired. Arrange banana and orange slices alongside of salad. Squeeze additional lime juice over bananas.

Afternoon Snack 1/4 cup almonds

Dinner Pineapple Salsa Chicken 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

2 cups chunked, fresh Dole Tropical Gold Pineapple* 1/4 cup Dole Pineapple juice 1/2 cup finely chopped Dole Red Bell Peppers 1/4 cup finely chopped Dole Green Bell Pepper 1 tablespoon chopped Dole Green Onion 2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley 2 tablespoons chopped jalapeÒo chilies Grill or broil chicken 5 to 10 minutes on each side or until chicken is no longer pink in the center. Combine pineapple chunks, juice, bell pepper, onions, cilantro and chilies in bowl. Serve salsa with grilled or broiled chicken. *May substitute 1 can (20 ounces) Dole Pineapple, chunked, drained.