Motivating Future College Students Pg. 7 La vida económica en el valle Pg.11
Alexander’s Bridge Pg. 10
Jarabe de Palo Pg. 18
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Schoolchildren encouraged to walk and bike to school Only 13 percent of children walk or bike to school today compared to 50 percent in 1969, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). But on today, October 3, 2012, that number easily increased in San José with more than 20 elementary schools participating in International Walk to School Day. Licencias de conducir a esos soñadores que cualifican para la Acción Diferida
P.O. Box 1990 San Jose, CA 95109 99 North First Street, Suite 100 San Jose, CA 95113
“Ahora, los soñadores podrán estudiar, trabajar y conducir legamente sin miedo a que los deporten. El único hogar muchos de nuestros niños conocen es los California”, dijo Senador Leland Yee (D-San Francisco/San Mateo).
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Governor signs bill to provide stronger support for foster youth
Assembly Bill 1712 that allows youths who “age” out of the foster care system to have greater control over their records and ensures the delivery of key services such as family reunification and transition support was signed into law by the Governor. California, finalmente pone un fin a la condena de por vida para jóvenes
Gobernador Jerry Brown firmo la legislación SB 9 convirtiéndola en ley. La ley, les dará a los jóvenes condenados en la prisión de por vida un segunda oportunidad después de demostrar que han cambiado. California receives $136 million in redistributed federal transportation funds The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has redistributed
Scarecrow Workshop
(408) 866-2757
Peña Pachamama
October 26
October 6th
www.cityofcampbell.com
1630 Powell St.
7:00pm
San Francisco, CA
924 Gilman St.
1:00pm – 3:00pm Guadalupe Visitor &
Evening at the
$19 adults / $15 children
Berkley, CA
Education Center
California Academy of
www.carolinalugo.com
$10
438 Coleman Ave.
Sciences
San Jose, CA
October 11
19th Annual Domestic
Pre-Registration required
6:00pm – 10:00pm
Violence Council
La Llorona
(408) 298-7657
California Academy of
Conference
November 2 – 4
$10/members, $15/non-
Sciences
October 19
Mexican Heritage Theater
members
55 Music Concourse Dr.
8:00am – 4:30pm
1700 Alum Rock Ave.
www.grpg.org
San Francisco, CA
Hayes Mansion
San Jose, CA
$12 per person
200 Edenvale Ave.
Tickets: $10 – 40
George Lopez
All ages
San Jose, CA
October 6
Ohlone College
$115 / $150 at door
Maritime Day
8:00pm
Psychology Speaker
dvconference.sccgov.org
November 3
San Jose Civic
Dr. Carol Tavris
135 W. San Carlos St.
October 12
Songs & Solidarity of El
San Mateo County
San Jose, CA
7:00pm
Salvador
History Museum
$42.50 – 62.50
Smith Center at Ohlone
October 21
2200 Boadway
www.sanjosecivic.com
College
3:00pm -5:00pm
Redwood City, CA
43600 Mission Blvd.
First Presbyterian Church
$5 for adults, $3 for
California Folklorico
Fremont, CA
1140 Cowper St.
students
Festival
Tix: $10-$15
Palo Alto, CA
www.historysmc.org
October 6-7
www.smithcenter.com
(650) 494-8340
Gavilan College
1:00pm – 4:00pm
$20 adult / $5 student
Flamenco en
5055 Santa Teresa Blvd.
Lenora Lee Dance
GIlroy, CA
October 12 & 13
Memphis
3 de noviembre
(510) 397-1980
8:00pm
October 23 – 28
8:00pm
www.bfcostadeoro.com
Dance Mission Theater
San Jose Center for the
Mountain View Center for
3316 24th St.
Performing Arts
the Perfoming Arts
A Sweet Soiree
San Francisco, CA
255 Almaden Blvd.
500 Castro St.
October 11
$15-25 advance / $20-25
San Jose, CA
Mountain View, CA
4:00pm – 7:00pm
at door
Tickets on sale September
$45 adultos
Ainsley House & Gardens
(415) 816-9376
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(650) 903-6000
www.boadwaysanjose
www.mvcpa.com
300 Grant St.
Movimiento
Campbell, CA
Dance & Music
Tix: $22 in advance, $25 at
October 13
Skandalism CD Release
the door
6:15pm
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$136 million in funding to California, Caltrans announced. The funding was originally allocated to other states, but was not spent, and because California successfully demonstrated that it can deliver transportation projects, the state will benefit.
Gasto en publicidad en español para las elecciones 2012 está considerablemente rezagado La Cámara de Comercio Hispana de los Estados Unidos emitió un nuevo reporte como parte del proyecto Speak Our Language (Hablen nuestro idioma) que determinó que la publicidad en español continúa representando una fracción relativamente pequeña del gasto para la publicidad de las elecciones, incluso en los estados con mayor población hispana y más significativa con respecto a las elecciones.
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South First Friday Art Walk October 5 7:00pm – 11:00pm SoFA District Downtown San Jose (408) 271-5155 Eighth Annual Binational Health Week October 5 – October 16 Opening ceremony: 11:30am Time varies Locations vary 1-800-689-6669 Medicare & Healthcare Forum October 6 9:00am – 12:00pm Orchard Banquet Hall Campbell Community Center 1 W. Campbell Ave. Campbell, CA RSVP: (408) 282-8920 Community Health Forum October 6 9:00am – 12:00pm Mayfair Community Center 2039 Kammerer Ave.
San Jose (408) 286-8318. Harvest Fair October 6 10:00am – 4:00pm Emma Prusch Park 647 S. King Rd. San Jose, CA www.pruschfarmpark.org Bank of America’s (BofA) Museums on Us October 6 & October 7 Free admission to BofA cardholders: Children’s Creativity Museum Chabot Space & Science Center Contemporary Jewish Museum de Young Museum Legion of Honor Museums.bankofamerica.com Yard Sale in the Park October 7 10:00am – 2:00pm History San Jose 1650 Phelan Rd.
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Karl Vidt lives with HIV and his 5-year-old Labrador Retriever Heaven. SANTA CLARA COUNTY
Entering the room with Heaven, the 5-year old yellow Labrador Retriever, who serves as his guide dog, Karl Vidt begins an evening where he will be a part of a group that makes decisions on how to allocate more than $2 million in funds for HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, and care. The 57-year-old Vidt is a person living with HIV who chose to put his personal knowledge to work on behalf of others. “People affected by HIV and AIDS know the most about what it is like to live with this disease,” said Vidt. “We’re in a unique position to contribute to the dialogue about priorities for services.” Vidt joined the HIV Planning Council for Prevention and Care in 2002, after being encouraged by a friend to consider serving. He has been on the Council for 10 years and now serves as chair of the Planning and Resources Committee. “Getting involved is a great way to shape how HIV/ AIDS services are delivered in the county,” said Vidt.
“If you have an interest in HIV prevention and care, a willingness to look at problems, and enjoy working collaboratively, this is an excellent way to contribute to the wellbeing of others.” The HIV Health Services Planning Council was established on October 3, 1995 by the Board of Supervisors to qualify for federal HIV/AIDS funding, known as Ryan White Title I funds. In 2007, the Santa Clara County HIV Planning Council for Prevention and Care was established when two predecessor groups one required by the U.S. Center for Disease Control and the other required the by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services merged. It is the goal of the HIV Planning Council for Prevention and Care that the work plan contributes to the health and wellbeing of all persons living with ,and at risk for, HIV/AIDS in the county. “In an ideal world, we would like to put ourselves out of business,” Dena Dickinson, chair of the Council Development Committee. “But right now, HIV/AIDS is still a big problem in
our communities, and our goal is to reach the people most at risk or affected. The more people involved in educating the community about rational, clear thinking, responsible behavior, the better our chances of achieving this goal.” The County is currently seeking members to appoint to the HIV Planning Council for Prevention and Care. The 29 members of the Planning Council serve three-year terms. Meetings are held at every second Tuesday of the month, 6:00 p.m. at Park Alameda Health Facility, 976 Lenzen Avenue, San Jose, CA 95126 and are open to the public. Interested candidates are encouraged to attend one or two meetings to learn more about the work. All of the Planning Council interviewees are encouraging young people to take on the challenge of serving the community. “We have all been performing this labor of love for awhile and we will continue to do so,” said Reed. “It is very gratifying work and we would love to see younger members of the community involved.”
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WHERE IS FACTUAL TRUTHFUL INFORMATION TODAY? What is important today? There is much going on using information which is not factual nor truthful. Much information being broadcast’ today is really propaganda deliberately ‘spinmeistered’ to serve special interests. Using the radio, TV, and Internet the voter is being bombarded with much information which does not convey history correctly. ‘Modified history’ needs to be processed by each individual with his/her discernment process. This discernment process must be accomplished prior to making a decision which leads to ‘your vote’. Have you ever considered that there are six ways for humans to communicate with each other: 1) The GRAPHIC ARTS....a cave in Australia has a person’s head with open mouth...and lines radiating from that mouth which obviously is a graphical depiction of the human voice. 2) The HUMAN VOICE communicates using a language which was developed over eons of time and continues to change as it is used. 3) The PRINTED WORD which was first established when the Gutenberg Bible was printed circa 1450 A.D.; 4) R A D I O BROADCASTING was developed and established during 1920’s; 5) TELEVISION was developed during the 1950’s and 6) The INTERNET first was developed by the Pentagon during the ICBM (Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Crisis) era of the 1950’s. Radio, TV and Internet use, and are dependent on, reliable electrical power sources. If there is no electric power source, that results in no operational communication. Also a magnet can erase or scramble any electronic record.
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Recorded ideas and information is what makes the current Information Technology (IT) system work. In this global economy today everyone needs some capacity to use electronic communication systems. Many use IT without fully understanding how it functions. Fortunately IT permits an individual to learn what is historically factual and truthful. Using his/her personal research on the Internet, the individual may perform ‘a discovery process’ by searching Wikipedia an encyclopedia of knowledge accessible electronically. In addition, many governmental agencies now have their official records ‘on line’ being presented as ‘proceedings’ and ‘archives’. Certain organizations, such as the League of Women Voters have a reputation for excellent logic and truthfulness. The Registrar of Voters Office has the responsibility of collecting the official information presented by candidates for any and all elected offices. The same process applies to Measures and Propositions. It is essential to know who is supporting any measure and proposition. By cross checking statements from various sources one can closely approximate the facts and truthfulness of any issue. It is essential that each voter use a system of logic which assists in determining what is truthful and factual. This may be done by asking a series of questions such as: “Who planned this presentation?” followed by “Who should have planned
it?” “What is the purpose of the content being presented?” What should be the purpose? If a particular proposal is supported by my vote, what is the outcome? What is an alternative that is more desirable? Some logic questions are very simple. For example, “Who benefits?” Who should benefit?” followed by “Who pays?” and “Who should pay?” and “Does this proposed measure benefit the greatest number in our community?” followed by “How can this proposed measure be modified or adjusted so as to benefit the greatest number? It is essential to ask questions about achievement of ‘the greatest good’ with respect to the use of available resources. Who is accountable? Who should be accountable? These two questions require access to information which is obtained by oversight and monitoring efforts. When certain actions become subject to public review, the likelihood of any wrongful action greatly diminishes because the opportunity is presented for beginning corrective action. Understand that ‘oversight’ and ‘monitoring’ efforts are not really ‘regulation’ which enforces the correct legal actions. Quite often, certain special interests favor “less government” because that means that official monitoring and oversight will not be there to hinder the avarice, greed and power grabs which are behind certain actions. The responsibility of each voter is to learn about public policy issues before casting a vote in favor or against it. This is why an informed public is essential to democracy. It makes the dissemination of useful information very accessible today. All essential to decisions and ‘doing the right thing’ depend upon the communication of factual and truthful information.
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Third Annual Day on the Bay Dave Cortese
SUPERVISOR,DISTRICT 9
On Sunday, October 14th, I will be hosting the Third Annual Day on the Bay Festival. This event is free and open to the public. It will be located at the Alviso Marina County Park from 10AM to 3PM. There will be FREE kayak rides, FREE flu shots, FREE pumpkins for kids, and a FREE BBQ (while supplies last). This multicultural festival will also include over 100 businesses, nonprofits, and local agencies offering resources for you and your family. Here are just two of the many programs that will be passing out information at the festival. Prescription Drug Discount Card I want to share with you again a great program which I helped to bring to the county. The prescription drug discount card program could save you, on average, 22% of the cost of your prescription medications. This program is brought to you by Santa Clara County in partnership with the National Association of Counties. It is FREE and open to everyone who lives in Santa Clara County. There are no income or eligibility requirements. In order to participate, you will need a prescription discount card. This card is available at your local county buildings, can be downloaded, or can be mailed to you. The card is FREE and there is NO monthly service fee for participating. Your personal information will be kept 100% confidential. The prescription discount card allows you to get a discount at more than 200 participating pharmacies in Santa Clara County. Many of the pharmacies you are familiar with like Walgreens, CVS, and COSTCO participate in the program. With this
card, the pharmacist will automatically give you a discount on their regular prescription price. There are no claim forms to fill out or mail in. There is no limit on how many prescriptions can be purchased at the discounted price so one card may be enough for your whole family. If you would like to request a discount card, please call my office at 408-299-5030 or email dave.cortese@bos. sccgov.org and one will be sent to you. Energy Upgrade California The county recently launched a community energy program called Energy Upgrade California to make it easier for local residents to understand the benefits of completing energy efficiency upgrades to their homes. The initial pilot program was so successful that the California Public Utilities Commission just approved additional funding for the county to continue the program. An energy
upgrade can help you: - Save energy and lower your bills - Make your home more comfortable in all seasons - Improve the air quality inside your home - Conserve resources and reduce greenhouse gases. Upgrades can be as simple as installing weather-stripping on your doors and windows, installing energy efficient lighting, or upgrading your old refrigerator. If you complete an energy upgrade of your home, you could receive up to $4,000 in rebates from your utility. Getting paid to save money – it can’t get any better than that! For more information about this program, visit www. energyupgradecalifornia. org or call 408-299-5030. I hope you can join us at the Day on the Bay Festival. If you would like more information, please contact me at dave.cortese@bos. sccgov.org or 408-2995030.
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La Familia Santiago recipients of the 2012 La Familia Award The Alvarado family have Been Spreading the Spirit of the Holidays to the community of Alviso for 29 Years.
SILICON VALLEY, CA The Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley (HFSV) announces the Santiago Family of Sunnyvale, CA has been named recipients of the 2012 La Familia Award. The Santiago family has a long standing history of multigenerational volunteerism in the community instilled by family matriarch Judy Santiago and patriarch Joe G. Santiago, Sr. “La Familia Santiago exemplifies a family of volunteer role models for the Latino community. Without the hard work, dedication and love La Familia Santiago puts into the Santa Visits Alviso Foundation (SVAF), it would not be the trusted and loved member of the Alviso community that it is today,” said Ron Gonzales, President & CEO of the HFSV. About La Familia Santiago The family calling first began in 1983, when Alviso, a small community in San Jose, California, was victim of severe winter flooding. It was then that the Santiago’s (Joe and Judy) started
the tradition of having Mr. and Mrs. Claus visit Alviso where they handed out candy canes to the children of this underserved and mostly Hispanic neighborhood. Their visits ensured the children of Alviso would still be visited by the spirit of the holidays, despite the natural tragedy surrounding the community. Judy Santiago, honorary chair and member of the SVAF board of directors has dedicated herself fulltime, without pay for over 29 years to the foundation. While Judy and Joe G. Santiago, Sr. (deceased) started this family tradition, their children, grandchildren and, now, great grandchildren have willingly and full-heartedly taken on the family calling as well. The Santiago children: Yolanda Santiago, Michelle Wagner (deceased) Danny Santiago (deceased) and Michael Wagner all have contributed their support to the Alviso community. As an example, family members took on the roles of: • Santa Claus-Danny Santiago • Running the photo booth- Michelle Wagner
A response to Governors Veto SAN JOSE, CA Governor Brown signed a driver’s license bill that clarified that those that are granted Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) will be eligible for a CA drivers license. Although we acknowledge the importance of this bill, SIREN is disappointed that the Governor did not sign key immigrant rights legislation that would have enhanced public safety and would have strengthened workers rights. Governor Brown vetoed the Trust Act (AB 1081), a bill that would have limited
unfair, costly deportations of immigrants. Although Santa Clara County was the first in the nation to limit access to ICE in the county by not submitting to voluntary immigration holds, California would have been the first state in the country to acknowledge the important contributions of immigrant to our social, cultural and economic make up by limiting the impact of “Secure Communities” statewide. This would have also made an extremely big impact on the trust between local law enforcement and the immigrant
community which is weak due misguided efforts to enforce immigration law at the local level. Not only did the Governor fail to uphold the rights of immigrants by rejecting the Trust Act, he also failed to recognize the rights of domestic workers that are the most vulnerable and isolated workforce by vetoing the Domestic Workers Bill (AB 889). Jeopardizing the rights of this workforce and disregarding their basic labor protections continues to leave these hard working employees and families in the shadows, subjecting
them to further injustice. “Despite the Governors decision not to support key pieces of legislation, we will continue to fight for the rights and the interests of the immigrant community so that they are upheld, acknowledged and protected,” said, Patricia Diaz, SIREN’s Executive Director, “SIREN is committed to continue the fight for equal rights and protections for immigrants and finding sensible solutions to benefit all of our communities.”
• Running the gift room- Yolanda Santiago • SVAF day-to-day operations (including managing the website, marketing, financials/tax returns)- Michael Wagner But it doesn’t end there—the entire Santiago Family volunteers to bring the holiday spirit to the Alviso community, including grandchildren: Vanessa SantiagoHuizar, Bobby Santiago, Debra Doyle, Sean Doyle, Lauren Santiago, Annie Santiago, and Alexa Santiago. Even the first Santiago great grandchild, Austin, contributes to the cause. About the Santa Visits Alviso Foundation The SVAF is a non-profit foundation focused on bringing educational gifts and the spirit of the holidays to hundreds of youngsters ranging from toddlers to teens. The organization works in close partnership with Alviso’s Library and Youth Center and the City of San Jose to promote education to neighborhood youth. In June 2006, the SVAF fulfilled one of its long term goals of giving scholarships to deserving students of the Alviso Community.
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¿Sera un negocio en casa lo correcto para usted? NEWS USA
1. Libertad personal. Puede elegir el negocio que quiera y controlar sus horarios de todos los días.
Si trabaja para alguien mas, usted no puede controlar su futuro financiero. El ser su propio jefe tiene cierta atracción. Los estadounidenses con negocios en casa no tienen que rendirle cuentas a nadie, establecen sus propias horas, no tienen que lidiar con políticas de la empresa y determinan su propio salario. “Ninguna otra circunstancia aparte de trabajar desde casa le permite establecer su horario de trabajo, planear tiempo para vida social y experimentar la flexibilidad completa para con las obligaciones familiares, mientras que al mismo tiempo proporciona recompensas ilimitadas,” dice Paul J. Meyer, autor de “A prueba de carta de despido: Cómo controlar los cheques de pago futuras.” Meyer proporciona con los siguientes motivos por los cuales deberían ver como iniciar un negocio en casa:
2. Reducción de estrés. Cuando usted esta en control, usted experimentara menos estrés. Mientras usted haga su trabajo, no importa cuando lo haga. Por ejemplo, si usted es una persona nocturna, puede trabajar hasta tarde y dormir hasta tarde. 3. Involucre a su familia. Cónyuges u otros miembros de familia pueden utilizar sus talentos y recursos y trabajar juntos para crear un negocio exitoso. Adicionalmente si ambos socios están en casa, puede que reduzcan los costos para el cuidado de sus hijos. 4. Recompensas Financieras. Los negocios en casa abren puertas a los discapacitados, estudiantes, amas de casa y otros que puede no tengan la oportunidad de conseguir altos trabajos empresariales. Usted gana
la cantidad del dinero por el que esta dispuesto a trabajar. 5. Aumentar su ventaja competitiva. Trabajando en s hogar le ahorrara mucho dinero en general - dinero que puede después utilizar en su negocio. Pase sus propios ahorros a sus clientes. 6. Mayor Productividad Su entusiasmo será mayor de manera que la productividad aumentara después de todo usted es el benefactor directo de sus propios esfuerzos. 7. Ventajas de impuestos. Puede deducir cosas como el porcentaje de su hipoteca o renta, un porcentaje de sus gastos vehiculares, costos del software y dinero gastado en entretener a sus clientes. “Si todo eso le suena como un Nuevo comienzo, una talla perfecta, entonces un negocio en casa podría ser su boleto a la felicidad, sus sueños y goles,” dice Meyer.
How to stem the tide of junk mail Jason Alderman PRACTICAL MONEY Here’s more than you ever wanted to know about junk mail: Each year, direct mail creates 10 billion pounds of solid waste in the U.S. and costs local communities more than $1 billion in collection and disposal expenses – not to mention putting you at
greater risk for identity theft if you don’t shred personalized mailings before tossing. So how can you stop the flood of junk mail you receive? You could try moving or changing your name, but as you’ve probably noticed, a lot of what’s delivered to your mailbox is addressed to “Occupant.” In fact, the U.S. Postal Service relies heavily on such deliveries,
which now outnumber first-class postage mailings. Here are a few more practical suggestions for stemming the tide: A good way to significantly reduce the number of offers you get for new credit accounts and insurance is to register with www. OptOutPrescreen.com, a secure website created by the leading credit bureaus
(Equifax, Experian, Innovis and TransUnion). By completing a simple online form, you can request to be removed from marketing lists the bureaus supply to lenders and insurance companies for use in firm (preapproved) credit or insurance offers. The electronic opt-out is valid for five years. If you want to opt out permanently, you must mail the form to the address provided. You can also opt back into such mailings electronically through the website. And, if you prefer, you may opt in or out by phone at 888567-8688. Another good method to curb the amount of direct mail you receive is to register with www. DMAchoice.org, a program run by the Direct Marketing Association, the leading trade organization for businesses and nonprofits that send direct mail. When you register, your name is put in a
“delete” file that is sent to DMA’s 3,600-plus members to check against their mailing lists. It’s important to note that not all marketers belong to DMA, so registering won’t stop all such mailings. Also, it won’t stop mailings from companies you already do business with or to which you’ve made a donation in the past. To get off their lists you’ll have to contact them directly. You can also register with DMAchoice.org to stop mail from being sent to a deceased individual or if you want to manage mail being sent to a dependent in your care. And, they have an email preference service where you can opt out of receiving unsolicited commercial emails from DMA members for six years. A third opt-out option to explore is www. CatalogChoice.org, a free service that helps you
submit opt-out requests for catalogs, coupons, credit card offers, phonebooks, circulars and more. Catalog Choice also offers several paid services where they do more of the legwork to get you off third-party mailing databases. One last suggestion: If you’ve got elderly parents, you might want to screen their mail for an overabundance of direct mail – especially catalogs and solicitations for money. If they’re on a fixed income and susceptible to strong sales pitches, the combination can be devastating to their bank account. You can help them register with the organizations mentioned above. No matter how diligent your efforts to get yourself off unwanted mailing lists, you’re probably still going to get some junk mail. But it’s good to know there are ways to significantly scale back the amount.
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College Day Speakers Aim to Motivate Future College Students event aimed to motivate students to pursue higher education, he applauds the efforts of his students. Among those students, 20 juniors enrolled in a second year advanced placement calculus class. Among those advanced mathematics students was Limbergh Arceo.
Fernanda Lopez SPECIAL TO EL OBSERVADOR At William C. Overfelt High School in the East side of San Jose, where 80 percent of the students are Latino, 92 percent are on free or reduced lunch, and where only about 8 percent started with English as their primary language, College Day is everyday. “If you go into a classroom and ask how many students are going to college, all hands will go up,” explained Vito Chiala, Principal at a
school where approximately half of the parents hold high school diplomas and where just about 8 percent of them went on to receive some sort of college education. “The students refuse to live up to the stereotypes that people place on them and refuse to be limited by the obstacles that they encounter on a daily basis.” As Principal Chiala invited what he calls the “pentacle of that achievement”, up to a stage in front of the Tommie Smith and John Carlos statues at San Jose State University to kick off College Day, an
As Arceo, took the microphone to speak in front of his classmates, as well as 5th graders from Lowell Elementary and College Connection Academy, he talked about the stereotypes regarding college that students from the East part of San Jose carry, the stereotypes carrying assumptions that these students will not make it. “At first I said ‘whatever,’ I’ll give a speech, but then I noticed I’m representing my school and the district, and from that I noticed that it was an opportunity to talk to people that can make a difference in other people’s lives,”
Ayudar a que las escuelas tengan éxito NAPSM Una de las formas más efectivas para recaudar fondos para la escuela de su hijo es tan simple como seleccionar productos cuando va al mercado. Hasta ahora, las escuelas de este país obtuvieron más de $475 millones a tráves del programa de recaudación de fondos conocido como Box Tops for Education.El programa ofrece a padres e hijos formas fáciles de obtener dinero en efectivo para la escuela todos los días. Así es como funciona: hay más de 240 productos que
participan en Box Tops for Education, marcas como Cheerios, Betty Crocker, Pillsbury, Kleenex, Ziploc, Hefty, Go-gurt y Progresso. Cuando compre estos productos, corte el cupón rosado Box Tops y entréguelo a una escuela que participa en el programa. Cada Box Tops tiene un valor de 10¢. Luego la escuela entrega los cupones a General Mills para canjearlos y su escuela podría ganar hasta $20,000 con sólo cortar cupones Box Tops. Si usted compra por Internet en Box Tops Marketplace, su escuela gana efectivo por cada compra calificada sin costarle nada más a usted.
El programa comenzó en 1996 cuando muchas escuelas estaban luchando para sobrevivir. Cada año, las escuelas que participan reciben un kit del programa para ayudarles a elaborar su propia campaña de recaudación de fondos. La mayoría de las escuelas designan un coordinador para desarrollar formas de alentar a los estudiantes, padres, personal escolar y miembros de la comunidad a que corten los Box Tops de los productos que participan y a que los traigan a la escuela.Para mayor información, visite www. boxtops4education.com/ espanol y www.facebook. c om/C up one sB oxTop s .
said Arceo, who hopes to study biology at Stanford, UC Davis or SJSU.
and SJSU students who shared their story about their college journey.
Nancy Desiree Victor is a prime example of a student from the East side of San Jose overcoming adversity.
As a high school sophomore, Victor became pregnant and dropped out of school. Soon after she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, which later influenced her to finish high school and she eventually managed to pass the GED test.
If someone would have told Victor that she would be a college student she would have asked, “is she crazy?” Which is exactly what she said when her community college counselor told her she was ready to transfer. “Despite what society says we’re going to aspire to be, those low expectations, we are capable of so much more and we need to change those labels and live up to our capabilities,” explained Victor, who has not only overcome East side stereotypes but a much greater personal struggle. Victor was among several high school
Despite her lack of confidence that she could succeed in college, and taking “every single math class twice,” at her community college, she received “a letter, like the rich people on television,” that she had been accepted to San Jose State. Now, she is getting ready to graduate in the Spring with a degree in sociology. “College day is vital. It plants the seeds that many
children don’t hear at home, and in many cases, not even at school. Today we fulfill that and it’s up the community to water and nurture those seeds so that the next generation can be college graduates,” concluded Victor. “Letting them know that they can achieve everything they want, the only thing that will limit them is their level of imagination,” said SJSU President Mohammad Qayoumi, who was one of the many who spoke at the College Day kick off event last Thursday. “Its wonderful having all these wonderful young ones on campus. These ones are the future of our region. We want to see that these students will aspire to go to college, aspire to have a great future and hopefully many of them will go to San Jose State one day,” he concluded.
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When parties move outdoors, try these simple ideas...
ARA No matter who or how many guests, you’ll want to create a memorable gathering that keeps people talking. Plan your next celebration with these no-fuss party ideas. * Set a festive table. Instead of using flowers as a
centerpiece, try a decoration that is functional yet stylish like mixing citronella candles with tea lights to keep away pests and adding atmosphere. And don’t forget about the picnic table itself; add an umbrella, gingham tablecloth or a fresh coat of paint.
Hornee diversión para su familia FAMILY FEATURES El pan de mono es una opción gratificante, dulce, masticable y pegajosa para niños y adultos por igual. Si a su familia le encanta este pan de canela que se puede separar fácilmente, lo podrá disfrutar aún más si lo prepara en familia y le agrega un toque divertido. Pan de mono con nueces, canela y manzana (Pan que se puede separar fácilmente) Tiempo de preparación de la mezcla: 5 minutos Tiempo de levado: 30 minutos Tiempo de preparación: 15 minutos Tiempo de horneado: 45 a 55 minutos 1 Auntie Anne’s Apple Cinnamon Baking Kit Harina (para espolvorear) Aceite antiadherente en aerosol 1 1/2 tazas de azúcar morena 1 1/2 tazas de nueces enteras o picadas 1 taza (2 bastones) de manteca derretida 3 cucharadas de canela molida Molde savarin Preparación de la masa 1. No necesitará un paquete de bicarbonato para esta receta. En un recipiente grande, disuelva el contenido de 1 paquete de levadura (del kit) en 1 1/4 taza de agua tibia del grifo. Déjela reposar durante 2 minutos. Incorpore 1 mezcla para la
* Set up tables in different locations throughout the yard to encourage guests to roam. Host a salad bar in one location, desserts in another and allow guests to move around frequently to socialize. * Capture every moment. Hosting duties can leave you busy with prepping food and greeting guests, so ask one guest to take photos throughout the gathering. Surprise guests with a postparty slide show or digital album. * Make cooking a family affair. Preparing for any gathering - large or small can be a lot of work, so get the whole family involved by inviting them into the kitchen and assigning roles. Let your kids have fun with you in the kitchen by jumping in to help mix up cake batter or carefully place cheese and crackers on trays. * Keep food simple for a backyard gathering. Keep
the heat down in the kitchen with a no-bake dessert like this Triple Berry Mousse Tart. It comes together easily with a vanilla wafer crust and a cream cheese filling made with Smucker’s Orchard’s Finest Northwest Triple Berry Preserves and topped with mixed fresh berries. Triple Berry Mousse Tart Ingredients
1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons boiling water 1 envelope unflavored gelatin (2 teaspoons) 1 (12 oz.) jar Smucker’s(R) Orchard’s Finest(R) Northwest Triple Berry Preserves, divided
1 2/3 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
3/4 cup fresh mixed berries such as chopped strawberries, blueberries and/or raspberries
1/3 cup quick rolled oats
Directions:
5 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar
1. Combine cookie crumbs, oats and brown sugar in medium bowl. Stir in melted butter with a fork until evenly moistened. Press into 8-inch spring form pan.
5 tablespoons butter, melted 1 1/2 cups heavy cream, divided 3 tablespoons sugar, divided 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
masa y 1 mezcla de avena, canela y manzana a la preparación con el agua y la levadura (también del kit); mezcle hasta formar una masa uniforme. Si utiliza una batidora eléctrica, siga el paso 1 con un recipiente grande para mezclar. Utilice la batidora eléctrica con el accesorio para amasar en forma de gancho; enciéndala en velocidad baja durante 1 minuto. Aumente la velocidad a media-baja y continúe batiendo durante 4 minutos más. La masa debería formar una bola suave, blanda y ligeramente pegajosa. Continúe con el paso 3. 2. Coloque la masa en una superficie levemente enharinada y amase durante aproximadamente 5 a 7 minutos. Agregue una pequeña cantidad de harina, si la masa está demasiado pegajosa. Coloque la masa en un recipiente grande enmantecado. 3. Aplique una capa de aceite antiadherente en aerosol sobre una cubierta plástica y coloque encima de la masa, doble los bordes alrededor de la masa (para evitar que la masa se seque). Coloque el recipiente en un lugar cálido (85 a 95 °F) durante 30 minutos para que la masa pueda descansar (por ejemplo, colóquelo en una ventana soleada, sobre un horno tibio o cerca de éste o sobre el refrigerador). Instrucciones de horneado Precaliente el horno a 350 °F. 1. En un recipiente grande, mezcle la manteca derretida, el azúcar morena y el contenido del paquete de azúcar y la canela (del kit). 2. Coloque la mitad de las nueces en el fondo del molde savarin enmantecado. Corte la masa levada de 45 a 50 partes y haga un bollito de 1 pulgada con cada parte.
2. Beat 1 cup heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Beat in 2 tablespoons sugar and vanilla. Place cream cheese on microwave-safe plate.
Microwave on HIGH 15 to 20 seconds or until very soft. Add to whipped cream, beating until smooth. Pour boiling water over gelatin in small bowl. Stir about 2 minutes or until gelatin is completely dissolved. Beat into cream cheese mixture until blended. Stir 3/4 cup preserves. Spread over crumb crust. Chill 2 hours or overnight. 3. Beat remaining 1/2 cup heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Beat in 1 tablespoon sugar. Place in resealable plastic bag. Cut small corner off bag. Remove outer rim of pan. Place dollops of whipped cream around outside edge of cheesecake. Stir remaining preserves with fresh mixed berries in small bowl. Spoon evenly in center of cheesecake.
3. Coloque la mitad de las bolas de masa en el molde sobre las nueces. A continuación, vierta la mezcla de canela, azúcar y manteca sobre las bolas de masa. 4. Coloque las nueces restantes sobre el molde, y agregue el resto de las bolas de masa y la mezcla de canela, azúcar y manteca. 5.
Hornee de 45 a 55 minutos o hasta que esté dorada. Deje enfriar en el molde 5 minutos. Dé vuelta sobre una bandeja. Sirva tibio.
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Un día productivo en la escuela comienza con un descanso
Cuentacuentos y autor latino se une a Got Milk? y Toma Leche para ofrecer herramientas para lograr un buen descanso Ahora que los niños han regresado a clases, los padres hacen todo lo posible para asegurarse de que sus hijos tengan todo el éxito posible pero lo que no saben las mamás
y papás es que un día productivo en la escuela comienza con un buen descanso la noche anterior Por este motivo, la Junta de Procesadores de Leche de California (California Milk Processor Board - CMPB), creadora de Got Milk? Y Toma Leche, presento un evento de lectura, tanto para niños como
para padres, en la escuela Cleveland Elementary de San Frnacisco con el cuentacuentos y autor Latino Antonio Sacre (A Mango in the Hand, La Noche Buena – A Christmas Story and The Barking Mouse). Sacre ayuda a generar conciencia sobre la importancia de dormir bien para evitar que los niños se sientan
Families Exchange Soda for Salads Santa Clara County FIRST 5 provides healthful food for families while getting rid of unwanted sodaLast Friday and Saturday FIRST 5 Santa Clara County hosted two Soda Exchange events at local farmers’ markets. Cupertino’s Vallco Farmers’ Market and San Jose’s Hanchett Farmers’ Market drew dozens of families and children who brought their unopened soda cans and bottles in exchange for cash vouchers that were used to buy fresh fruits and vegetables at the farmers’ market. Children and families were greeted by FIRST 5 staff with free strawberry- and lemon-infused water and given a Potter the Otter – A Tale about Water children’s books. By the end of the weekend, FIRST 5 collected over 250 bottles
and cans which amounted to over 3,500 fluid ounces, or about 28 gallons, of soda. The exchanges, in partnership with the Pacific Coast Farmers’ Market Association, were the first of its kind aimed at promoting water consumption among young children as well as the local farmers’ markets. “By promoting water and healthy foods to children FIRST 5 is working hard to turn the tide in childhood obesity in our community,” said Jolene Smith, CEO of FIRST 5. The average 4 and 5 year old consumes 17 teaspoons of added sugar a day from soda, sugar-sweetened beverages, high fat desserts, and candy. According to the California Center for Public Health Advocacy 4 out of 10 children in Santa Clara County drink one or more sodas, or other sugar-
sweetened beverages, per day. Most sugarsweetened beverages have no nutritive value and are linked to obesity. The Soda Exchanges launched the same day The New England Journal of Medicine published three studies that further link consumption of sugarsweetened beverages to obesity among children, adolescents, and adults. In an 18-month randomized experiment involving children ages 4 to 12, those who drank sugary beverages weighed two pounds heavier on average than the control group who drank sugar-free beverages. In response to the study’s results, Dr. David Ludwig of Boston Children’s Hospital and the Harvard School of Public Health said, “I know of no other single food product whose elimination can produce this degree of weight change.”
cansados e irritables durante su jornada escolar. Estudios muestran que un vaso de leche caliente acompañado de un cuento antes de dormir puede ayudar a lograr una noche de buen descanso mientras promueve el vínculo afectivo entre la familia. National Sleep Foundation informa que los niños en edad escolar de hasta 12 años necesitan dormir por lo menos entre 10 y 11 horas
por día. No obstante, los expertos en salud afirman que las distracciones de una vida agitada y la influencia de la tecnología, como computadoras y videojuegos, hacen que los niños de hoy en día no duerman adecuadamente. Con el fin de alentar a las familias hispanas, Got Milk? y Toma Leche ha creado ocho cuentos infantiles bilingües para dormir, cuya temática
de fondo es la leche y que han sido escritos específicamente para la campaña. “Las Olas de la Luna,” “La Sed de Carlitos,” “Un Día con Pedro” “Elena la Mona Ruidosa,” “El Mal Humor de Benito,” “El Secreto del Lago,” “Los Monstruos” y “La Blanca Lluvia” estarán disponibles gratis en el sitio www.otroscuentos. com a partir de hoy.
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Alexander’s Bridge
Xander’s Crossing is located on Monterey Road near Blossom Hill in San Jose.
Osvaldo Castillo EL OBSERVADOR In 2005, two-year old Alexander Arriaga was killed on the railroad tracks on Monterey Road near Blossom Hill Road. An Amtrak train struck him as he chased his baby sitter across the tracks. On Friday, September 28th, South San Jose residents gathered at those same tracks to celebrate the opening of “Xander’s Crossing”, a bridge dedicated to the life of young Alexander. ‘There have been several tragedies on these tracks over the years. But none
have been as tragic as what happened to Xander,” said Ash Kalra, San Jose Councilman for District 2. “This bridge was created in Xander’s memory and to make crossing these tracks safer.” The project first began under former District 2 Councilmember Forrest Williams’ guidance. “I remember a time when I saw a woman crossing the track with her kids and a stroller, and I knew it was a tragedy waiting to happen,” Williams said. “I knew that I had to do something to make crossing these tracks safer. So I got to work.” Williams lobbied for a bridge to be built over the tracks but, to his surprise, there was no money
available at the time to build the bridge. “Unfortunately it took the death of a young boy to get the funding we needed for this bridge,” Williams said. “We received money from the city, county and even the state.” Kalra inherited the project when he replaced Williams on the City Council, but gives Williams the credit for the bridge’s creation. “None of this would have been possible without the hard work that Forrest Williams put into this project.” According to Mark Zabaneh, the bridge cost approximately 6.79 million dollars to create. “This is an example of what can be accomplished when
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Gardner Family Health Network selected for Executive Excellence Program
CALIFORNIA Foundation recognizes Gardner Family Health Network’s executives as vital we listen to the needs of members of California’s the community,” Zabaneh safety net said. The bridge is 315 feet long Blue Shield of California and 10 feet wide with Foundation (BSCF) ramps for wheelchair and bicycle access. There is also announced that it has selected the executive fencing around the tracks team at GARDNER to discourage people from FAMILY HEALTH crossing them. NETWORK to participate “A lot of the time it can be in the Clinic Leadership very difficult to get from Institute’s Executive point A to point B,” said Excellence program Michael T. Burns, VTA (Ex2). A collaborative General Manager. “We project of Blue Shield of want to encourage people California Foundation, to use the bridge for their UCLA Anderson Executive safety. The bridge will encourage people to go out Education, and UCSF’s Center for the Health and be active promoting Professions, Ex2 is designed good health. It will also to bolster the leadership give them direct access to skills of clinic executive the many local businesses teams and expand their located in the area.” capacity to run highperforming health centers. “This program aims to prepare and support leaders in California’s health care safety net to be successful in a dynamic environment,” said Peter Long, Ph.D., president and CEO of BSCF. “With the tremendous opportunities and challenges presented by the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, today’s health center executives must have the An Evening with Lois Lowry October 9 6:00pm Koret Auditorium San Francisco Main Library 100 Larkin St. San Francisco, CA
resources, tools, and skills they need to improve health outcomes, enhance the care experience, and control health care costs.” Ex2 is the latest offering from the Clinic Leadership Institute, a signature project of Blue Shield of California Foundation. The five participating executive teams were selected based on their commitment to staff development, and their long-term dedication to community health. The Ex2 curriculum – including strategic, fiscal, communication, and change management training – is based in the research of UCLA Anderson’s faculty and has been reality tested by experts in community health and clinic culture. “We are honored to be selected to participate in this opportunity to strengthen our leadership,” said Esther Duran, Chair of the Gardner Family Health Network Board of Directors. “Gardner is known for our proactive and responsive management style and Blue Shield of California Foundation is the type innovative and dynamic community partner that works to strengthen organizations like ours.” 4th Annual Die de la Raza October 12 6:00pm – 7:30pm National Hispanic University 14271 Story Rd. San Jose, CA RSVP: (408) 905-3659
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La vida económica en el valle Cinthia Rodríguez EL OBSERVADOR El 3 de octubre, Working Parterships USA (WPUSA) organizo una cumbre donde distribuyeron ‘La vida economíca en el valle’ (LIVE por sus siglas en ingles), un reporte donde se habla sobre la relación entre la economía y los residentes del valle del silicio. “La importancia del informe LIVE es que se ve en la economía de valle del silicio desde el punto de vista, del padre que acaba de llevar a los niños a la escuela y ahora está corriendo a la oficina, no vista por un capitalista de riesgo observando las tendencias del mercado de valores en su teléfono inteligente, “dijo Cindy Chávez, directora de WPUSA. Esta es la primera vez que se ha hecho una cumbre con la esperanza de participar en una charla sobre lo que han aprendido y las recomendaciones que han hecho en el reporte. Primero se explico lo que esta ocurriendo, la disminución de la clase media el promedio de ingresos habla directamente de lo que esta pasando precisamente en la clase media. Como en todo el país, el ingreso promedio está cayendo explico Bob Brownstein, director de Policy and Research, WPUSA. Entre 200-2010 a caído 19% y el año pasado volvió a caer. Antes la economía era como un hombre gordo con una cabeza y pies pequeños, donde habían muy pocos ganando mucho y muy pocos el minimo, y la mayoría era de clase media. Pero ahora la economía esta siendo referida como un vestido de la era victoriana. Donde el crecimiento de empleo esta ocurriendo pero sucede mayoritariamente en los sectores de bajos salarios de la economía. “Una de las razones por la que nuestra clase media
se está reduciendo es porque los trabajadores se diluyeron en la recesión en grandes cantidades y no están siendo llamados porque los empleadores han descubierto la manera de hacer más con menos empleados”, dijo Kris Stadelman, NOVA Workforce Investment Board. Otra cosa que esta sucediendo es que padres insisten que sus hijos vayan al colegio, cuando en realidad el colegio no es para todos. Un trabajador de la construcción gana alrededor de $15 por hora, que se considera clase media. “La mayoría de los padres no van a dejar que sus hijos sigan sus pasos en la industria de la construcción. Van a empezar a ver la construcción como ven la agroindustria y otras industrias del sector de servicios en el país”, dijo Neil Struthers, del Condados de Santa Clara & San Benito Building & Construction Trades Council. “Eso esto es incorrecto porque los empleos que se hacen bien y se empeñan en subir en
posicion, pueden ayudar a crear la clase media”. El reporte también habla sobre el número de viviendas contra el número de personas en el valle. Dos casos judiciales ha hecho la situación muy difícil para que el gobierno local continúe en adoptar o aplicar lo que se llama zonificación inclusiva, un determinado porcentaje de hogares tienen que estar debajo del valor de mercado. “Se están tomando decisiones cada mes entre alimentos y alquiler. Entre medicamentos recetados, si tienes la suerte de conseguir, o transporte para llegar a la escuela y el trabajo. De alguna manera los medicamentos se han convertido en extras cuando son esenciales”, dijo Carole Leigh Hutton, United Way SIlicon Valley. El informe LIVE es una visión del futuro de la clase media del país, que se está reduciendo en el valle del silicio hasta la recuperación está impulsando acciones y los precios de las viviendas hacia arriba. El Informe LIVE discute las soluciones que se proponen en lo que se considera ejemplar de la
nación. “Si no hacemos nada diferente, si no hacemos cambios en la forma en que la economía funciona podemos esperar que estas tendencias continúen”, dijo Brownstein. “La buena noticia es que el no hacer nada no es nuestra única opción. En efecto, podemos trabajar en estrategias para comenzar a reducir las tendencias”. El gran crecimiento que ocurrió en la clase media fue resultado de los programas del seguro social, la ley de elecciones nacionales del trabajo, y medicare. La prueba ante la gente es revitalizar el conjunto de instituciones públicas, normas y políticas públicas a fin de que la caída de la clase media puede estar en reposo. Satisfacer las demandas de habilidades nuevas y cambiantes de los empleadores que están cambiando más rápido que nunca también será clave. No es momento de reducir inversiones en la educación, la fundación. Se debe prestar atención a cómo están ofreciendo puntos de acceso a nuevas habilidades.
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Bending the Rules
Juan Carlos Miranda SPECIAL TO EL OBSERVADOR How many times have you heard the phrase that says “You can’t wear white after Labor Day?”. Today I’m here to tell you ‘yes’, you can wear white after Labor Day and you should. What we shouldn’t do is subject specific colors to dates or special occasions. Being able to wear
whichever color you want to that birthday party, baptism, or wedding (unless specifically required), you were invited to makes it a lot more liberating and fun. Do this. Pair your nice white jeans with some sneakers, a t-shirt and a light cardigan for a relaxed day. ‘A mp’ it up a bit with a skinny tie that matches your kicks, and replace that t-shirt with a checkered shirt, and you have a winning office look. Another trend that is no longer street related and
has been making its way into the office with its edgy and rugged design is cargo pants. Wearing cargo pants at the office makes it fun, sexy and edgy when you know what you’re doing, because if you don’t, you run the risk of looking like a douche. Do this. Pick a nice buttoned-up dress shirt, dark colored shoes (brown or black) and a matching tie to pair with your cargos. Ditch the shirt and tie for a statement t-shirt and dressy blazer for a bit more casual appearance. One thing to always keep in mind, however, is to make sure your cargos are NOT baggy or too big. When you go shopping for cargos, always choose a style with straight leg, low rise cut, because if you don’t these pants will make you look bigger than what you are, and you know bigger is not always better. Now, how do you all feel about pairing your favorite suit with some cool kicks? I must say, when this trend barely came on the scene I was a bit apprehensive about it. At first I thought of it as an insult or mockery of the fashion world, but later, much later, I started to get it.
Wearing a nice suit and pairing it with some really nice kicks is neither an insult nor a mockery. It’s all about having the confidence and attitude to pull it off. It says “I’m cool, I have confidence and I have style.” Do this. Get a slim two-piece suit and dress shirt with a skinny tie, and pair them with some bright running shoes. You’ll be the talk of the office, in a good way. Let’s talk about fall now. Even though the days we’ve been having hardly seem like it, the weather is about to turn cold. And what do we do when we get cold? We reach for our favorite topcoat of course. Topcoats are not just to top off your suit. You can literally wear them on top of every outfit and style and there is simply nothing wrong with that. Do this. To get the maximum and best usage for your topcoat this year, wear it with just about every outfit you can, weather permitting of course. Try it with a nice suit, jeans and a t-shirt, or simply on top of your gym clothes. Because, sometimes having no rules is simply right.
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Monumento Nacional a César E. Chávez
ARTS / CULTURA
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El Teatro Campesino seeks performers for La Virgen del Tepeyac
Celebrando a uno de los grandes lideres de la Comunidad
El día 8 de octubre de 2012, el Presidente Obama viajará a Keene, California, para anunciar el establecimiento del Monumento Nacional a César E. Chávez. Este monumento, que lleva varios años en proyecto y será designado bajo la Ley de Antigüedades, se establecerá en la propiedad conocida como Nuestra Señora Reina de la Paz, o La Paz. La propiedad de La Paz está reconocida en todo el mundo por su conexión histórica con el ícono de los derechos civiles César Estrada Chávez y el movimiento de los trabajadores agrícolas. Este lugar ha sido la sede nacional de la Unión de Trabajadores Agrícolas (UFW, por sus siglas en inglés) así como la casa y centro de trabajo de César Chávez y su familia desde principios de la década de 1970 hasta el fallecimiento de Chávez en 1993, e incluye su tumba, que también será parte del monumento.
El Presidente Obama comentó que, “César Chávez les dio una voz a los trabajadores pobres y despojados en todas partes. La Paz fue el punto de partida de algunos de los movimientos de derechos civiles más significativos en la historia de nuestra nación y, al designársele como monumento nacional, se preservará y se compartirá el legado de Chávez para inspirar a las generaciones futuras”. El Centro Nacional Chávez, en consulta con la Unión de Trabajadores Agrícolas de América, la Fundación César Chávez y miembros de la familia de César Chávez, ofreció donar ciertas propiedades en La Paz al gobierno federal con el fin de establecer un monumento nacional para conmemorar a César E. Chávez y el movimiento de los trabajadores agrícolas. Esa designación
representará la culminación de un proceso que lleva varios años en movimiento. El Monumento Nacional César E. Chávez comprenderá propiedad que incluye un centro de visitantes que contiene la oficina de César Chávez así como las oficinas de ayuda legal de UFW, la casa de César y Helen Chávez, el Jardín Conmemorativo Chávez que contiene la tumba de Chavez, y otros edificios y estructuras en el recinto de La Paz. El monumento, que estará bajo la administración del Servicio Nacional de Parques, en consulta con el Centro Nacional Chávez y la Fundación César Chávez, será el cuarto monumento nacional designado por el Presidente Obama bajo la Ley de Antigüedades
Auditions will be held on October 6th and 7th from 11am-3pm at El Teatro Campesino’s Playhouse at 705 Fourth St. in San Juan Bautista. Auditions are open, but appointments are available during these times, and possibly other times by arrangement. For more information, e-mail christy@ elteatrocampesino.com, or call (831)623-2444. Those auditioning should come prepared with a song (preferably in Spanish) and a monologue.
The production is seeking the following roles, all Spanish-speaking: -Pueblo (Native Community)-Ensemble/ chorus composed of men, women, and children. Must be able to read and sing in Spanish. -La Virgen-Principal role. Female, confident singer. -Fraile (Friar)-Supporting role. Male. One of three friars. May be required to sing.
Rehearsals begin October 22nd. The show will be presented in the Old Mission San Juan Bautista, running from November 23rd through December 16th, 2012. El Teatro Campesino’s production of “La Virgen del Tepeyac” brings to life the story of Our Lady of Guadalupe and her miraculous appearances to Juan Diego, featuring live music, traditional song, and Aztec dances.
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Cinderella Diamond Edition BURBANK, CA Disney transforms its classic fairytale to all new blue-ray heights “A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes,” and at the stroke of midnight, October 2, 2012, dreams around the globe really will come true when The Walt Disney Studios opens its prestigious vault to release one of Walt Disney’s most timeless and beloved masterpieces of all time, “Cinderella,” in the highly anticipated Blu-ray Diamond Edition Collection. A San Jose Downtown Association Production
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Del genio creativo Tim Burton (“Alice in Wonderland,” The Nightmare Before Christmas”) viene “Frankenweenie,” la conmovedora historia de un niño y su perro. Después de perder de manera inesperada a su mascota, Victor usa el poder de la ciencia para traer a su mejor amigo de regreso a la vida- no sin unos cuantos ajustes. Victor trata de esconder a su creación “tejida en casa”, pero cuando Sparky escapa, los compañeros de la escuela de Victor, sus maestros y el pueblo entero aprenderán que darse un “paseo” de regreso a la vida puede tener resultados monstruosos.
Learn eco tips from green-friendly vendors. Starting at noon, pick up a free produce bag at the info table (while they last).
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Liam Neeson returns as Bryan Mills, the retired CIA agent who stopped at nothing to save his abducted daughter in TAKEN. When he is targeted by a vengeance-seeking crimelord, Bryan must employ his “particular set of skills” to protect his family against an army out to kill them.
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La Magia de la Luna Llena
Mario Jiménez Castillo EL OBSERVADOR
Desde
épocas remotas el hombre ha sentido la necesidad espiritual de establecer una estrecha relación existencial con la Luna y su único y peculiar esplendor. A la Luna llena de cada mes del año se le ha asignado un nombre especial, por ejemplo la Luna Azul, nombre con el que se designa a la segunda luna llena que tiene lugar en un mismo mes, este fenómeno astronómico ocurre en ocasiones una vez o dos en un mismo año solar.Durante las noches de la Luna azul se pide un deseo de amor al universo.
Enero: Esta luna ha sido nombrada
como Luna Vieja, en este periodo se debe dejar ir todo aquello que ya no nos pertenece, abriendo paso de ese modo a lo novedoso y excitante que trae el nuevo año. Se cree que durante los efluvios de la luna vieja se curan todos los males.
Febrero: La luna de este mes se
ha denominado Luna Casta, su apariciónmarca el ciclo ideal para pedir favores divinos especialmente aquellosasociados a la conservación de la buena salud, el vencimiento de obstáculos, el romance y la felicidad en el matrimonio.
Marzo: En este mes aparece en
el cielo nocturno la Luna de la Semilla,sus destellos predicen la aparición de nuevos retos en la vida detodos los seres humanos. Aquí se hacen peticiones para todo lo relacionado a las amistades, la profesión, la reputación y el encuentro de mejores oportunidades.
Abril: Luna de Viento, así ha sido nominada la Luna de abril y sus augurios predicen una época de mucha suerte específicamente con lascomunicaciones, los negocios y las sociedades. Momento para invocar laprosperidad, la justicia y el amparo divino.
Mayo: La Luna de las Flores aparece
en Mayo y trae consigo el primer fruto y la primer cosecha del año. Se pide por el avance económico y por el trabajo. También se hace un pedido especial para que cese para siempre la crueldad a la que son expuestos millones de animales alrededor del mundo.
Junio: Durante este mes aparece
en el horizonte la Luna de las Fresas,este periodo corresponde al cambio de estación de la primavera al verano, por ende es considerado el momento idóneo para pedir al universo que se den oportunamente los cambios benéficos que nuestra vida requiere.
Julio: En las noches de este mes se
va formando la Luna del Trueno, su proyección astral trae consigo la unificación entre lo humano y lo divino. En esta temporada la gente tiende a ser más humanitaria. Lo que se pide con fe en este lapso, es concedido a cabalidad.
Agosto: La Luna del Trigo aparece
en las noches veraniegas de agosto, trae consigo buenas nuevas y exalta al máximo las pasiones románticas y sensuales; también las relaciones personales atraviesan por una etapa de exaltación. Se pide por todos los seres queridos, amigos, parientes y conocidos.
Septiembre:
En esta época comienza a formarse la Luna de las Cosechas,su luz vivificante hace posible lo aparentemente imposible. En este tiempo muchos milagros divinos son concedidos. Se ruega por el bienestar de todos los seres vivientes y por todos los seres de luz y para recibir una recompensa del karma.
Octubre: El clima comienza a
cambiar, las noches comienzan a ser más frías y entonces aparece en el cielo la Luna de la Sangre. Esta luna se asocia directamente con ánimas y espíritus por lo tanto, marca el período ideal para incrementar nuestro poder espiritual, y establecer contacto con ángeles, seres divinos y guías espirituales.
Noviembre: En el onceavo mes
la Luna Escarchada reina en el espacio, desde siempre se le ha considerado como presagio de lo desconocido. Lo que menos imaginamos ocurre, en esta época a menudo se crean los grandes inventos. Se aconseja pedir por la realización de nuestro más anhelado sueño. Diciembre: La Luna de La Navidad nos visita cada fin de año, ella trae consigo un mensaje de esperanza y amor del Redentor. Cualquier altercado o mal entendido puede resolverse durante la luz encantadora de esta luna, se hacen peticiones por el bienestar de nuestro planeta, por la humanidad y por la paz del mundo.
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191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of
NAME STATEMENT
the Order to Show cause shall be published at least
NO. 570259
once a week for four successive weeks prior to the
The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Vive
date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a
la Experiencia Spanish Institute, Vive la Experiencia,
newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county
100 East Santa Clara Street, 2nd Floor, San Jose, CA
of Santa Clara.
95113, Santa Clara Co. Rosario L. Puga-Dempsey,
October 03, 2012.
3583 Judro Way, San Jose, CA 95117. This business
Thomas Wm. Cain
is conducted by an individual registrant has not yet
Judge of the Superior Court
begun business under the fictitious business name or
Oct. 05, 12, 19, 26, 2012.
this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to
FOR CHANGE OF NAME
tious business name or names listed here in 08/30/12. “I
of Santa Clara.
declare that all information in this statement is true and
declare that all information in this statement is true and
NO. 112CV232290
September 28, 2012.
correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information
correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In
Sept. 14, 21, 28; Oct. 05, 2012.
Thomas Wm. Cain
which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)
Judge of the Superior Court
Guadalupe P. Pinacho
which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)
the matter of the application of: Mona Acevedo & Wvaldo
This statement was filed with the County of Santa
Oct. 05, 12, 19, 26, 2012.
Sept. 28; Oct. 05, 12, 19, 2012.
Francisco Javier Garcia
Gonzalez, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court
Clara on 08/22/12.
This statement was filed with the County of Santa
Sept. 21, 28; Oct. 05, 12, 2012.
finds that petitioners, Mona Acevedo & Wvaldo Gonzalez
Clara on 09/26/12.
This statement was filed with the County of Santa
have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk
Clara on 09/14/12.
of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV232257
In the matter of the application of: Oscar Lopez, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Oscar Lopez has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Oscar Lopez to Oscar Lopez Herrera. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 12/18/12 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.
the matter of the application of: Maria Celia Geronimo
This statement was filed with the County of Santa
Flores & Magdaleno Martinez, TO ALL INTERESTED
Clara on 10/03/12.
PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Maria
filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of
FOR CHANGE OF NAME
this court for a decree changing names as follows:
NO. 112CV233488
a. Kimberly Maftinez Geronimo to Kimberly Acuña
Superior Court of California, County of Santa
Geronimo b. Shantal Maritinez Geronimo to Shantal
Clara-In the matter of the application of: Kamran
Acuña Geronimo.
Memon & Quratulaen Memon, TO ALL INTERESTED
persons interested in this matter appear before this
PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Kamran
court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if
Memon & Quratulaen Memon have filed a petition
any, why the petition for change of names should not
for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a
THE COURT ORDERS that all
at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of
to Haniyah Memon. THE COURT ORDERS that all
the Order to Show cause shall be published at least
persons interested in this matter appear before this
once a week for four successive weeks prior to the
court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if
date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a
any, why the petition for change of names should not
newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county
be granted on 01/22/13 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located
of Santa Clara.
at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of
October 03, 2012.
the Order to Show cause shall be published at least
Thomas Wm. Cain
once a week for four successive weeks prior to the
Judge of the Superior Court
date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a
Oct. 05, 12, 19, 26, 2012.
newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE
of Santa Clara. October 03, 2012. Thomas Wm. Cain
FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV233128
Judge of the Superior Court
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-
Oct. 05, 12, 19, 26, 2012.
In the matter of the application of: Marla Bugarin Gurich & David Alvear Leyva, TO ALL INTERESTED
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE
PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Marla
FOR CHANGE OF NAME
Bugarin Gurich & David Alvear Leyva have filed
NO. 112CV233467
a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In
court for a decree changing names as follows: a.
the matter of the application of: Mauricio Josue Bonilla
Abraham Alvear Gurich to Abraham Alvear Bugarin
Romero, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court
b. Nicklas Davy J.R. Gurich to Nicklas Davy J.R.
finds that petitioner, Mauricio Josue Bonilla Romero
Alvear Bugarin. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons
has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk
interested in this matter appear before this court at
of this court for a decree changing names as follows:
the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any,
NO. 569549
J Consulting, 3322 Methilhaven Lane, San Jose, CA 95121, Santa Clara
Co. Pamela Broyles Grimaldo,
The following person(s) is(are) doing business, LatinA-
3322 Methilhaven, San Jose, CA 95121. This busi-
merican Corner, 5583 Playa del Rey, San Jose, CA
ness is conducted by an individual registrant began
95123, Santa Clara Co. Oscar Rios, 5583 Playa del
business under the fictitious business name or
Rey, San Jose, 95123 . This business is conducted by
names listed here in 03/22/2012. “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.)
an individual registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information
Pamela Broyles Grimaldo Sept. 28; Oct. 05, 12, 19, 2012.
which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)
This statement was filed with the County of Santa
Oscar E. Rios
Clara on 09/21/12.
Sept. 21, 28; Oct. 05, 12, 2012.
Thomas Wm. Cain
The following person(s) is(are) doing business,
Oct. 05, 12, 19, 26, 2012.
Debsorganic Prints, Debsorganicprints.com, 10215 Whiskey Hill Lane, Gilroy, CA
NAME STATEMENT NO. 568670
95020, Santa Clara
CA 95020. This business is conducted by an indi-
Clara University Bronco Builders Association, 3360
vidual registrant has not yet begun business under the
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-
fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I
In the matter of the application of: Antonio Camacho
declare that all information in this statement is true and
Campos, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court
correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information
finds that petitioner Antonio Camacho Campos, has
which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)
Clara, CA 95050, Richard Kelly, 3 Lagoon Drive # 225,
filed a petition with this court for a decree changing
Debra Gutierrez
Redwood City, CA 94065. This business is conducted
petitioners name to: Roxanna Giselle Camacho,
Sept. 28; Oct. 05, 12, 19, 2012.
by an unincorporated association other than a partner-
This statement was filed with the County of Santa
ship registrants began business under the fictitious
Clara on 09/21/12.
before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition should not be granted on 01/08/13 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located
De La Cruz Boulevard, Santa Clara, CA 95054, Santa Clara Co. Mike Loza, 3360 De La Cruz Blvd., Santa Clara, CA 95054, Michael Miller, 400 Reed Street, Santa
business name or names listed here in 07/01/2011. “I
for the issuance of a new birth certificate reflecting
that all persons interested in this matter appear
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE
declare that all information in this statement is true and
FOR CHANGE OF NAME
correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information
NO. 112CV232732 Superior Court of California, County of Santa ClaraIn the matter of the application of: Huynh Davis Le,
which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Mike Loza/President Sept. 21, 28; Oct. 05, 12, 2012.
at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95133. A copy of
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that
the Order to Show cause shall be published at least
petitioner, Huynh Davis Le has filed a petition for
once a week for four successive weeks prior to the
Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a de-
date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a
cree changing names as follows: a. Huynh Davis Le to
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE
Davis Huynh Lee. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons
FOR CHANGE OF NAME
interested in this matter appear before this court at the
NO. 112CV232523
hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the
Judge of the Superior Court
petition for change of names should not be granted
matter of the application of: Valiaparampil Lijo Lukose,
Oct. 05, 12, 19, 26, 2012.
on 11/27/12 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N.
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that pe-
First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order
titioner, Valiaparampil Lijo Lukose has filed a petition for
to Show cause shall be published at least once a week
Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree
for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hear-
changing names as follows: a. Lijo Lukose Valiaparampil
ing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of
to Lijo Valiaparampil Lukose. THE COURT ORDERS that
general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.
all persons interested in this matter appear before this
September 20, 2012.
of Santa Clara. September 19, 2012
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Date of Filing Application: September 14, 2012 To Whom It May Concern: The Name of the Applicant is/are: El Agave Mexican Grill Inc. The applicant listed above is applying to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to sell
Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. September 14, 2012. Thomas Wm. Cain
Sept. 21, 28; Oct. 05, 12, 2012.
This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 08/21/12.
NO. 112CV232024 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In
Hoai Thy Dinh
Sept. 14, 21, 28; Oct. 05, 2012. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV227717
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the
NAME STATEMENT
matter of the application of: Rajinder Kaur, TO ALL INTER-
NO. 568469
ESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Rajinder
The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Tor-
Kaur has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk
res Prepaid, 4112 Monterey Rd. Suite G-1, San
of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.
Jose, CA 95111, Santa Clara Co. Marlen Mercado
Tejbir Singh to Tejbir Singh Taunque. THE COURT OR-
Guitierrez, 266 Kirk Ave., San Jose, CA 95127. This
DERS that all persons interested in this matter appear
business is conducted by an individual registrant
before this court at the hearing indicated below to show
has not yet begun business under the fictitious busi-
cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should
ness name or names listed hereon. “I declare that
not be granted on 12/11/12 at 8:45 am, Room 107: locat-
all information in this statement is true and correct.”
ed at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of
(A registrant who declares as true information which
the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once
he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)
a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for
Marlen Mercado Gutierrez
hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of
Sept. 14, 21, 28; Oct. 05, 2012.
general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.
This statement was filed with the County of Santa
September 7, 2012.
Clara on 08/15/12.
Thomas Wm. Cain
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME
Judge of the Superior Court Sept. 14, 21, 28; Oct. 05, 2012.
NO. 112CV232021
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the
FOR CHANGE OF NAME
matter of the application of: Olga Vitalyevna Yefimova,
NO. 112CV223761
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In
petitioner, Olga Vitalyevna Yefimova has filed a petition
the matter of the application of: Soo Park, TO ALL IN-
for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a
TERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner,
decree changing names as follows: a. Olga Vitalyevna
Soo Park has filed a petition for Change of Name with
Yefimova to Helgah Vitally Yeff. THE COURT ORDERS
the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as
that all persons interested in this matter appear before
follows: a. Soo Park to Sioux Lee. THE COURT ORDERS
at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why
this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if
that all persons interested in this matter appear before
the petition for change of names should not be granted
any, why the petition for change of names should not be
this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if
on 12/18/12 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N.
granted on 12/18/12 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at
any, why the petition for change of names should not be
First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order
191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the
granted on 12/04/12 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at
to Show cause shall be published at least once a week
Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a
191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the
for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hear-
week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for
Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a
ing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of
hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of
week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for
general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.
general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.
hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of
September 11, 2012.
September 11, 2012.
general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.
Thomas Wm. Cain
Thomas Wm. Cain
August 29, 2012.
Judge of the Superior Court
Judge of the Superior Court
Thomas Wm. Cain
Sept. 21, 28; Oct. 05, 12, 2012.
Sept. 14, 21, 28; Oct. 05, 2012.
Judge of the Superior Court
the matter of the application of: Leslie Rourke, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Leslie Rourke has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Elizabeth Ashley Beryl Boyle to Elizabeth Ashley Beryl Rourke . THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court
Sept. 14, 21, 28; Oct. 05, 2012.
NAME STATEMENT
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE
NO. 569496
NO. 112CV231945
FOR CHANGE OF NAME
The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Agave
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In
NO. 112CV229161
Mexican Grill, 17 s. 4th Street, San Jose, CA 95112, San-
the matter of the application of: Geraldo A. Garcia & Gina
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In
ta Clara Co. El Agave Mexican Grill Inc., 17 S. 4th Street,
Gomez Garcia, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The
the matter of the application of: Jessica McBeth, TO
San Jose, CA 95112. This business is conducted by a
court finds that petitioners, Geraldo A. Garcia & Gina G.
ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that peti-
corporation registrant has not yet begun business under
Gomez Garcia have filed a petition for Change of Name
tioner, Jessica McBeth has filed a petition for Change of
the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I
with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names
Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing
declare that all information in this statement is true and
as follows: a. Gerald Carlo Gomez to (First) Gerald Carlo
names as follows: a. Noah Edwin McBeth to Noah Levi
court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if
correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information
(Middle) Gomez (Last) Garcia. THE COURT ORDERS
Edwin McBeth. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons
Thomas Wm. Cain
any, why the petition for change of names should not be
which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)
that all persons interested in this matter appear before
interested in this matter appear before this court at the
Judge of the Superior Court
granted on 01/08/13 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at
El Agave Mexican Grill Inc.
this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause,
hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the
Sept. 28; Oct. 05, 12, 19, 2012.
191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the
Ismael Miranda/President
if any, why the petition for change of names should not
petition for change of names should not be granted
Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a
Sept. 14, 21, 28; Oct. 05, 2012.
be granted on 12/11/12 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located
on 10/30/12 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N.
week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for
This statement was filed with the County of Santa
at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the
First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order
hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of
Clara on 09/12/12.
Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a
to Show cause shall be published at least once a week
week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for
for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hear-
hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of
ing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of
general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.
general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.
September 10, 2012.
July 26, 2012.
Thomas Wm. Cain
Thomas Wm. Cain
Judge of the Superior Court
Judge of the Superior Court
Sept. 14, 21, 28; Oct. 05, 2012.
Sept. 14, 21, 28; Oct. 05, 2012.
FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV232156 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In
100 Paseo de San Antonio
the matter of the application of: Sheila Hawkins De
Room 119,
Perez, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds
San Jose, CA 95113 (408) 277-1200
that petitioner, Sheila Hawkins De Perez has filed a peti-
Published Oct. 05, 12, 19, 2012.
tion for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for
general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
September 18, 2012.
NAME STATEMENT
Thomas Wm. Cain
NO. 569071
Judge of the Superior Court Sept. 21, 28; Oct. 05, 12, 2012.
The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Estiempo LLC., 1826 Bowers Avenue, Santa Clara, CA 95051,
a decree changing names as follows: a. Sheila Hawkins
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE
Santa Clara Co. Estiempo LLC, 1826 Bowers Ave., Santa
De Perez to Sheila Hawkins. THE COURT ORDERS that
FOR CHANGE OF NAME
Clara, CA 95051. This business is conducted by a lim-
NO. 569969
all persons interested in this matter appear before this
NO. 112CV232517
ited liability company registrant began business under the
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE
STATEMENT OF WIT
The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Licon,
court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the
fictitious business name or names listed here in 11/2002.
FOR CHANGE OF NAME
DRAWAL FROM PARTNERSHIP
2350 Mission College Blvd. Ste 900, Santa Clara,
any, why the petition for change of names should not be
matter of the application of: Tiffany Ton, TO ALL INTER-
“I declare that all information in this statement is true and
NO. 112CV231934
OPERATING UNDER
granted on 11/18/12 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at
ESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Tiffany
correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME
191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the
Ton has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk
which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)
Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a
of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.
Estiempo LLC
fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I
week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for
Alan The Huy Ngo to Alan Huy Ton. THE COURT ORDERS
Frank Carbajal/CEO
declare that all information in this statement is true and
hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of
that all persons interested in this matter appear before this
Sept. 14, 21, 28; Oct. 05, 2012.
correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information
general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.
court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any,
This statement was filed with the County of Santa
which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)
September 12, 2012.
why the petition for change of names should not be
Clara on 08/31/12.
Thomas Wm. Cain
granted on 01/08/13 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at
Judge of the Superior Court
191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the
Sept. 28; Oct. 05, 12, 19, 2012.
Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a
FICTITIOUS BUSINENAME STATEMENT
CA
95054, Santa Clara
Co. Innost Corporation,
2350 Mission College Blvd., Ste 900, Santa Clara, CA 95054. This business is conducted by a corporation registrants have not yet begun business under the
Innost Corporation Brian Yi/CFO Sept. 28; Oct. 05, 12, 19, 2012. This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 09/26/12.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT
a. Mauricio Josue Bonilla Romero to Mauricio Josue
why the petition for change of names should not be
NO. 570006
Romero.
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FOR CHANGE OF NAME
17 S. 4 th Street, San Jose, CA 95112-3527
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the
Judge of the Superior Court
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE
Type of license applied for:
granted on 12/18/12 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at
which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
alcoholic beverages at:
41-ON-SALE BEER AND WINE- EATING PLACE
any, why the petition for change of names should not be
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NO. 112CV232648
the gender and name changes. THE COURT ORDERS
this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE
Clara on 09/13/12.
FOR CHANGE OF NAME AND GENDER
changing petitioner’s gender from male to female and
that all persons interested in this matter appear before
This statement was filed with the County of Santa
The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Santa
also filed a petition for a decree
(middle) Acevedo (last)Gonzalez. THE COURT ORDERS
Judge of the Superior Court
Co. Debra Gutierrez, 10215 Whiskey Hill Lane, Gilroy,
petitioner has
(first) Bianca (last) Acevedo Gonzalez to (first) Bianca
FOR CHANGE OF NAME
NO. 569831
Judge of the Superior Court
be granted on 01/22/13 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located
decree changing names as follows: a. Tabay Memon
NAME STATEMENT
The following person(s) is(are) doing business, P &
NAME STATEMENT
ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
NO. 569847
September 13, 2012.
Celia Geronimo Flores & Magdaleno Martinez have ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE
NAME STATEMENT
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In
Oct. 05, 12, 19, 26, 2012.
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-
NO. 112CV233430
be false is guilty of a crime.) Rosario L. Puga-Dempsey
tious business name or names listed here in 01/10/08. “I
Thomas Wm. Cain ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE
FOR CHANGE OF NAME
newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county
newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county
names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in
LEGAL / CLASSIFIEDS
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NAME STATEMENT NO. 569580 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Pony
THE COURT ORDERS that all persons
granted on 11/27/12 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located
The following person(s) is(are) doing business, A +
interested in this matter appear before this court at
at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of
Cleaners, 211 W. Main Ave., Morgan Hill, CA 95037,
the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any,
the Order to Show cause shall be published at least
Santa Clara Co. Guadalupe P. Pinacho, 5255 Camden
why the petition for change of names should not be
once a week for four successive weeks prior to the
Ave #5, San Jose, CA 95124. This business is conducted
Way, San Jose, CA 95127. This business is conducted by
granted on 01/22/13 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at
date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a
by an individual registrant began business under the ficti-
an individual registrant began business under the ficti-
Construction, 10270 Endfield Way, San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara Co. Francisco Javier Garcia, 10270 Endfield
week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. September 18, 2012. Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Sept. 21, 28; Oct. 05, 12, 2012. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE
matter of the application of: Nicholas Robert Hutchinson,
FILE NO. 569176
TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that peti-
The following person(s) has/have withdrawn from the
tioner, Nicholas Robert Hutchinson has filed a petition for
partnership operating under the fictitious business
Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree
name(s). The information given below is as it appeared on
changing names as follows: a. Nicholas Robert Hutchin-
the fictitious business name statement that was filed at the
son to Nicholas Robert Cosgrove. THE COURT ORDERS
County Clerk-Recorder’s office. Cipar Esoteric, 395 South
FICTITIOUS BUSINESS
that all persons interested in this matter appear before
King Road, Suite E., San Jose, CA 95116. Filed in Santa
NAME STATEMENT
this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if
Clara County on 01/15/2010. under file no.485942. Ma-
NO. 569720
any, why the petition for change of names should not be
ria Serrano D., 3226 Maple Leaf Ct., San Jose, CA 95121.
The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Duyen
granted on 12/18/12 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at
I declare that all information in this statement is true and
Anh Spa, 2378 Senter Road, San Jose, CA 95112,
191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the
correct (A registrant who declares as true information
Santa Clara Co. Hoai Thy Dinh, 30 N. 13th Street #8,
Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a
which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)
San Jose, CA 95112. This business is conducted by an
week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for
Maria Serrano
individual registrant has not yet begun business under
hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of
Sept. 14, 21, 28; Oct. 05, 2012.
the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I
general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.
This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara
declare that all information in this statement is true and
September 10, 2012.
on 09/05/2012.
correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information
Thomas Wm. Cain
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ENTERTAINMENT
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Jarabe de Palo inicio su gira estadounidense Nos hicieron bailar con la flaca y todos sus éxitos
Rocky Rivas EL OBSERVADOR El pasado sábado 29 de septiembre llego a Oakland la agrupación Española “jarabe de palo” por primera vez a la bahía, en un concierto que no fue muy promovido y en un lugar pequeño que no iba de acorde para el calibre de esta banda. Y como había de suponerse el New Parish de Oakland se abarroto de los seguidores de esta banda que en un gran número llegaron. Lo notorio de este evento fue la gran mayoría de fans de la península ibérica que se dieron cita, ya que no es muy común ver tanta gente de esta comunidad reunirse en un evento de rock en español.
La banda liderada por Pau Donéssal subio al escenario a la hora programada y comenzó con un recital de canciones ya conocidas por los asistentes los cuales se dejaron llevar por los acordes y letras de los éxitos de jarabe de palo. Y así se dio inicia a la gira por los estados unidos la cual los llevará por California, Arizona, Florida y New York, dando el salto hacia América Latina.
Y la novedad fue que los europeos llegaron con un disco el cual fue grabado bajo su propio sello, Tronco Récord, “Orquesta Reciclando” este disco fue sacado al mercado en el 2009, pero únicamente en España y en algunos países de Latinoamérica pero no en los Estados Unidos e incluyeron versiones más rockeras de los éxitos de la banda como “La flaca” y “Lado oscuro”.
“La idea de la gira es ir poco a poco consolidando nuestra relación” con el público local y “poder contar con EU cada vez que vengamos a América” Según declaraciones del líder y vocalista de la banda a la agencia EFE.
Pau Donés dijo además a Efe que estas giras “son importantes” para él, no sólo como músico, sino como compositor, porque tiene la “posibilidad, la suerte de promover nuestra música por un territorio amplio”.
Confirma Jenni Rivera su divorcio del beisbolista Esteban Loaiza NOTIMEX La cantante Jenni Rivera, “couch” de la segunda temporada de “La voz... México”, dio a conocer que se divorciará del beisbolista Esteban Loaiza, con quien contrajo matrimonio en 2010. Mediante un comunicado, se informó que el lunes 1 de octubre se interpuso la demanda de divorcio por situaciones irreconciliables entre ambas partes, derivado de circunstancias ocurridas a lo largo de los dos años de relación. En el documento “La Diva de la Banda” aseguró que la decisión que tomó no ha sido sencilla, pero piensa en ella, sus hijos, proyectos familiares, su carrera como empresaria, como cantante y artista, por lo que necesita tener una vida plena y tranquila. La intérprete de “Mi querida socia” y “Porque no le calas”, señaló que debido a lo delicado del tema, no hará comentarios posteriores al respecto, ni de cualquier
persona allegada a ella. “A lo largo de mi vida siempre he sido honesta y hoy no será la excepción. Las palabras que se mencionan pueden tener varias interpretaciones, pero les pido no hacer un escándalo donde no lo hay, el asunto es muy sencillo, es un divorcio como cualquier otro”, indicó Rivera. Apuntó que hará el compromiso que siempre la ha caracterizado para seguir siendo una madre que lucha y defiende a sus hijos, “así como una artista que se entrega completamente en los escenarios”. “Para mí no es un fracaso, sino un paso más en mi vida, una experiencia que me deja la enseñanza para mejorar y salir adelante como siempre lo he hecho, esta decisión es algo muy difícil para todos los involucrados, por lo que les pido respeto y comprensión”. En diciembre de 2008 inició la historia de amor de Jenni con el beisbolista Esteban Loaiza, con quien contrajo matrimonio el 8 de septiembre de 2010.
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SPORTS
Feliz ciclista mexicana máster Carmen Alicia “Popis” Muñiz por récord Notimex PUEBLA La ciclista mexicana máster, Carmen Alicia “Popis” Muñiz, se mostró feliz por haber tenido la oportunidad de implantar un nuevo récord de la hora en su categoría a sus 75 años de edad, razón por la cual dio gracias a Dios y a las autoridades deportivas de la entidad por apoyarla en su hazaña. “Me siento contenta, no puedo estar más que feliz por este logro a mi edad”, dijo la pedalista, quien ha tenido que sortear una serie de obstáculos en su vida como vencer al cáncer de mama.
La víspera la también reportera gráfica registró 115 giros a la pista del velódromo del municipio poblano de Cuautlancingo para un total de 28.758 kilómetros. A esta hazaña acudieron el director general del Instituto Poblano de Cultura Física y Deporte (Inpode), José Manuel Youshimatz Sotomayor, el presidente de la Federación Mexicana de Ciclismo (FMC), Edgardo Hernández Chagoya, y el titular de la Asociación Ciclista del Estado de Puebla (ACEP), Gerardo Hernández. Este registro será enviado a la Unión Ciclista Internacional (UCI) para su aval y tener el
documento que la acredite como recordista. “Estoy muy contenta por todo lo que he realizado, no sólo en el deporte, sino también en mi vida particular. Quiero agradecer a todos los que me apoyaron, ahora tengo que continuar con lo que más me gusta como es el ciclismo y desde luego el periodismo gráfico”, dijo. Los jueces de la FMC que dieron fe del registro fueron Francisco González, Humberto Zavala y Carlos López, para llevar la marca y los tiempos oficiales del récord de la hora, el cual quedó en 115 vueltas, equivalente a 28.758 kilómetros.
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TECHNOLOGY
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Cyber security professionals in high demand battling "cyber weapons"
ARA Traditionally, the term “war zone” elicits images of tanks, gunfire and military personnel. However, as technology evolves, so do the weapons associated with the art of warfare. Most recently, the battleground has moved online, with the introduction of a new computer malware threat known as “Flame.” Flame steals information from e-operations of certain nation states making it a vital threat to both governments and military units. Based on the way Flame works, it can be classified as a “cyber weapon,” according to Kaspersky Lab, a Russian anti-virus firm. Web attacks cost businesses $114 billion each year, according to a 2011 study conducted by Symantec. And as more business, government and military institutions store classified information online, the probability of an attempted attack by these new forms of cyberweaponry increases. Given the likelihood for future security breaches, the need for professionals with the skills required to protect those at risk for such forms of online espionage
is amplifying. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook reports that by the year 2020, demand for cyber security experts will increase by 28 percent. Much like the way the military and police serve and protect our country and its citizens, cyber security experts play a crucial role in protecting an institution’s network and information from attacks. These professionals, known as computer forensics experts, also analyze the electronic evidence, and in some cases identify and serve as expert witnesses to help prosecute the criminals responsible. Bachelor’s degree programs such as computer information systems (CIS) help prepare students for this role. Many programs allow students to concentrate their studies in a variety of cyber security specialties. For example, students focusing on computer forensics will learn the skills necessary to handle the electronic evidence of criminal cases and how to identify and prosecute criminals. At DeVry University, students enrolled in the Computer Information
Systems bachelor’s degree program can pursue a cyber security specialization in computer forensics that allows them to gain understanding of the diversity of computer crime, and the laws and principals concerned with computer forensics and electronic evidence. They also learn how to discover data that resides in a computer system, and how to recover deleted, encrypted or damaged file information. “Technical knowledge is only one piece of the skillset puzzle for cyber security practitioners,” says Dr. Ahmed Naumaan, national dean for the College of Engineering & Information Sciences at DeVry University. “Creativity and the ability to think outside the box play a pertinent role, as those in this field must be able to take on the mindset of the hackers they protect against.” The many forms of online assault will continue to evolve. As governments, businesses and other institutions increasingly become targets of online warfare, the demandwill growfor those armed with the competencies to successfully defend against them will grow.