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El presidente Barack Obama firmó una proclama el 01 de noviembre haciendo este mes el Mes Nacional de la Herencia Indígena Estadounidense.

De este modo, dice que nosotros, como nación reconocemos las injusticias y las “promesas rotas” que el pueblo fue a través de la historia de este país. Él llegó a decir que 23 de noviembre 2012 es el día de la Herencia Indígena Estadounidense.

Pioneros hispanos regresan a su escuela secundaria para dar recuerdos Graduados hispanos de escuela secundaria Gervais regresaron a su escuela secundaria después de graduarse de hasta 46 años. Como los latinos primeros en emigrar allí desde Texas para trabajar en los campos, abrieron la puerta para que otras familias latinas que eventualmente se mudarían allí. Ahora la escuela secundaria tiene una población de estudiantes que es 67% hispana.

Grupo musical Intocable regresa con nuevo sencillo “Te Amo(Para Siempre)”El grupo Norteño/Tejano de Zapata, Texas anuncio su nuevo sencillo y nuevo álbum. El nuevo álbum se titula Peligro de Extinción y llegara a tiendas al principios de 2013. Este nuevo álbum esta descrito como “producto de una trayectoria llena de recuerdos, sentimientos y experiencias inigualables que hemos pasado a través de los años al brindar nuestra música.”

LOS HOMRES G ESTARAN PRESENTANDO EN EL FILLMORE EN SAN FRANCISCO 11 de Noviembre 2012 8:00 P.M. Moveable Feast: Willow Glen Every Friday night 5:00pm-8:00pm VTA Curtner Light Rail Station Canoas Garden Ave & Curtner Ave, San Jose, CA 95125 Russell Peters November 18th 7:30pm Hp Pavilion 525 W. Santa Clara St. San Jose, CA (408) 287-9200 Tickets start at $80 American Indian Alliance Potluck November 13th 6:00pm-7:30pm Wellness Center Fitness Gym 602 East Santa Clara Street San Jose, CA 95125 Frybread Making Class November 15th 6:00pm-8:00pm St. Philips Church 5038 Hyland Avenue San Jose, CA 95127 (408) 445-3400 x202 Honoring Sobriety Pow Wow November 18th 10:00am-6:00pm

Independence High School Gym 1776 Educational Park Drive San Jose, CA 95133 (408) 445-3400 “Video Quartet” November 14th-February 10th Cantor Arts Center @ Stanford University 328 Lomita Drive Stanford, CA 94305 (650) 723-4177 Free Admission Ohlone College Super Flea Market Second Saturday of every month October 27th 2012-November 10th Ohlone College 43600 Mission Boulevard Fremont, CA 94539 (510) 659-6000 Free Admission ($2 parking) 2 Dollar Tuesday Art Sales Every 3rd Tuesday of the month KALEID Gallery 88 S 4th Street, San Jose, CA 95113 http://www.kaleidgallery. com/ Free Admission

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November 18th History San José 1650 Senter Road San José, CA 95112 408.287.2290 Admission free/Tour $8 Avenue Q November 1-3 & 8-10 7:30pm Black Box Theater Lincoln High School 555 Dana Ave. San Jose, CA (408) 676-7469 Ticekts $10 – $25 Beerwalk Downtown Willow Glen November 17th 2:00p to 6:00p Downtown Willow Glen Lincoln Ave. and Willow St. San Jose, CA, 95173 $30 online $35 day of (408)568-2753 DIY Art: Festive Family Fun November 24th 1:00pm-3:00pm San Jose Museum of Art 110 S. Market St., San Jose, CA, 95113 (408) 294-2787 Free with Admission

Viacom channel Tr3s to host new program with focus on the genres of regional Norteno, Banda, Mariaci and more The Latino-oriented music and entertainment channel Tr3s has announced a new program titled “Remexa” which will showcase the most popular music videos from artists of the Regional Mexican Music genre, which is the #1 on the US Latin charts.

The channel offers programming in English and Spanish, which caters to the growing community of bilingual Latino’s growing up in the US. Remexa will begin airing on November 5th and every day after that.

San Francisco’s Senator Leland Yee releases statement on landslide democratic wins Senator Yee released a statement on November 6th stating how he was pleased with the results of the November 6th election. He stated that, “across America and throughout California, voters said they did not want to turn back the clock on civil rights, economic fairness, and education. In overwhelming numbers, new voters and young people came to the polls to fund our schools, support marriage equality, and move our country forward.”

Besides President Obama’s reelection, the US Senate majority became Democratic and a 2/3 supermajority was won in the State Senate and State Assembly.

Poll shows men, whites and those with an income of $50,000 or more favored Mitt Romney A new poll from Washington revealed the demographics and findings of the election results. President Barack Obama was favored by youth, women, African-Americans and Hispanics. The elderly, men, whites and those with a higher yearly income favored Romney. Out of 10 people, 4 believed that Obama was to blame for the economy and leaned heavily towards voting for Romney.

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Free Downtown Health Fair November 16th 9:00am-1:00 St. Joseph’s Cathedral Basilica 80 S. Market St. San Jose, CA 95113 (408) 283-8100

Blanket and Coat Drive December 13th and December 19th 6:30pm Home Church 1799 Winchester Blvd.

Campbell, CA (408) 429-3010 Santana Row’s Tree Lighting Ceremony November 13th 3:00pm-9:00pm Santana Row San Jose, CA 95128 (408) 551-4611 94th Annual Veterans Day Parade November 11th 11:00am-11:30am Parade 12:00pm-2:00pm Southbound Market Street San Jose, Ca San Jose Holiday Art Market November 10th and 11th

10:00am-6:00pm The Historic Reed House 328 North Sixth Street San Jose, CA 95112 Shadow Boxes: Inspired by Music and Animation October 19 – November 25, 2012 Community School of Music and Arts (Mohr Gallery) Finn Center, 230 San Antonio Circle Mountain View, CA 650-917-6800, ext 305 www.arts4all.org Free Heart Screening for Children By appointment Valley Medical Center or family’s home www.infant-heart.com (408) 885-4415 Tattoo Removal the city helps youth remove tattoo, between 14 and 25 years of age 1694 Adrian Way San Jose, CA 95122 (408) 794-1660 Christmas in the Park November 23rd-January 1st Plaza de Cesar Chavez Market St., San Jose, CA http://www.christmasinthepark.com/

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Slow Down for Seniors

Regular participants at the Eastside Neighborhood Center located on the Alum Rock Avenue share a common concern with residents of the Mayfair area: simply walking and crossing the street are absolutely dangerous, especially at this time of the year when it starts getting darker earlier during the day.

Drivers often dart across the busy arteries on the Eastside creating an environment that deters many from being able to walk safely to the corner grocery store or to the Eastside Center.

A culture of jaywalking in this area has also contributed to the dangerous conditions along Alum Rock Avenue—simply put, something has to be done to make walking and crossing the street safer. Over the last decade, the demographics and land uses along the Alum Rock corridor have changed dramatically, with

many different senior housing developments and services have been established that serve older adults who are walking, biking, or taking transit to reach these establishments.

At the Eastside Neighborhood Center, for example, we average 210 individuals walking in and out of the building every weekday. So, on November 2, 2012, while celebrating ‘Día de los Muertos’ (Day of the Dead),45 passionate community residents (mostly seniors) walked out to Alum Rock Avenue to raise awareness for pedestrian safety, wearing small skulls masks and with signs reading: ‘Slow Down for Seniors’, ‘Senior Zone’, & ‘Jaywalking Kills demonstrated their concern and need for action.

Rita Mora, a local resident and community leader, says “I see people jaywalking every single day across Alum Rock Avenue. Some

of them are even using canes or walkers!” Joaquin Aguirre, who lives a couple of blocks from the center and always walks says that drivers are aggressive and do not have patience for pedestrians even at the signalized pedestrian crossings.

For this reason, the Eastside Neighborhood Center has encouraged its senior leaders to promote a coalition with local advocacy groups such as California WALKS, AGEnts for Change, TransForm, Department of Transportation of the City of San Jose, VTA and the office of Council member Xavier Campos; in order to implement specific actions, such as more visible traffic signs, Seniors Crossing signs, better pedestrians crossing lines, enforce speed limits and the establishment of a reduced speed (25 mph) Senior Zone. For more information on this effort, please contact Milton Cadena at mcadena@ catholiccharitiesscc.org

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AFTERMATHS OF HURRICANE SANDY

Hilbert Morales EL OBSERVADOR

Every now and then humans are reminded that the forces of Mother Nature are immense. Such was the case with Hurricane Sandy.

It extended from Florida to Connecticut impacting the entire American Atlantic seaboard. It interrupted all human activity. It destroyed many homes, roads, electric power distribution systems, etc. Incredibly, not many lives were lost, however the aggregate cost of destruction is estimated at $50 billion and rising.

It is a good thing that Presidential Candidate Romney had no opportunity to ‘privatize’ emergency response efforts nor had he an opportunity to make it a responsibility of the several states. A smaller federal government would not have been able to cope with the extensive “Sandy” destruction.

It was the correct decision when President Obama suspended all political campaign activities in order to focus upon the needs of the peoples impacted by Hurricane Sandy. New York City’s subway system was shut down by flooding; individual families who lost everything (homes, personal property, and could not work to ensure an income) were the proper focus of FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) which was rebuilt by the Obama Administration beginning in 2008 after the former Republican Bush Administration had placed it in the hands of an amateurish inexperienced cronies. Victims of Katrina were not properly aided by the ‘Bush FEMA’. In contrast, the Obama Administration had appointed expe-

rienced professionals who had done their jobs. FEMA was effectively activated and put to work by President Obama immediately after ‘Sandy’ happened. Our hearts, prayers and sympathies go out to the multitude of victims, many of whom need food, potable water, shelter, electric power, and fuel, especially gasoline.

Many victims do not understand that it takes time to re-establish communications and transportation systems (roads & bridges, airports), electric power grids, and supply distributions systems. And, it is very important to provide for funding allocations to assist local jurisdictions (States, counties, municipalities, public utilities, health care and school districts) in coping with the sudden unexpected expenses of ‘getting back to normal’. With the onset of winter weather, warm clothing and shelter is urgently required.

The Red Cross, Salvation Army, Catholic Charities, Episcopal Church Relief Fund, and many other community charities will have their emergency resources exhausted very quickly because of the immense volume of human needs.

The only ‘good’ outcome of this destructive mega storm is that the construction industry and its labor force will now have much work to do when restoring infrastructure services, repairing and rebuilding homes, factories and businesses. Hopefully, the Republican ideologues will relent and become reasonable when making required approvals for emergency funding. These folks need to understand that BIG Government is not the enemy, but rather cronyism, favoritism, and greedy profiteering are totally inappropriate during these times of crisis. What is critical is the efficient, effective distribution of required emergency assistance.

Ultimately, the American taxpayer will be responsible

for the funds needed to pay for all required FEMA emergency activities. It will be necessary for corporations as ‘individuals’ (per recent Supreme Court decision) to pay their fair share of taxes needed to re-establish and operate communication and transportation systems so essential and necessary for the conduct of commerce. And Congress must act quickly to close all corporate welfare loopholes NOW. The American taxpayer must insist that corporations pay their fair share of taxes used to support the infrastructure services used in the conduct of their profitable businesses.

What can we learn from this disastrous event? First and foremost, individuals need to plan for and prepare for disasters that can and will happen locally.

It may be the next ‘1906 Earthquake’ event, wildfire, or Sacramento Delta levee failure. Individuals are advised to review their personal disaster plans especially pre-planning personal agreements to ‘check in on neighbors’, providing for seven days of water supplies, three days of food supplies, and the location of probable emergency shelters. Plans must be formulated to minimize people’s pain and suffering.

Congregations are advised to set up phone trees to check in on the status of their parishioners; plan for and establish communications systems, plan for use of their parish halls and kitchens to feed hungry victims.

Also, know about the emergency plans and resources available from the County; local cities, medical facilities, police (or sheriff ), and fire departments. Remember that your taxes paid for the emergency planning by these local jurisdictions which need to address the emergency needs of all residents fairly and equitably.

All these are aftermaths of Hurricane Sandy.

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Canas, retos y responsabilidade

Luisa Fernanda Montero La Red Hispana

Aquellos que contamos con la fortuna de compartir con nuestros abuelos y ver envejecer a nuestros padres, sabemos que la vida nos presenta retos que debemos superar a como de lugar y para los cuales muchas veces no estamos preparados.

Como bien dice el adagio popular los años no vienen solos. Las enfermedades del alma y del cuerpo que llegan con las canas son una realidad ineludible. ¿Cómo cuidar de nuestros seres queridos adecuadamente? ¿Qué es lo correcto y qué no cuando se trata del cuidado de personas de la tercera edad? ¿Cómo debemos actuar para cumplir con nuestro papel de hijos o nietos como se espera que lo hagamos?

La lista de preguntas puede ser interminable y a veces las respuestas pueden ser evasivas. Lo cierto es que de acuerdo con información revelada recientemente por AARP, organización enfocada al servicio a la tercera edad, en Estados Unidos hay más de 42 millones de personas que cuidan de un ser querido sin remuneración. Casi 1 de cada 5 de estos cuidadores es hispano.

Una encuesta realizada por AARP muestra que el 63 por ciento de las personas que cuidan a un ser querido, gastan un promedio mínimo de nueve horas a la semana en su cuidado.

Cerca de un tercio de estos cuidadores dice que esta labor es extremadamente difícil.

Pero al mismo tiempo, una de cada 10 personas que cuidan de un ser querido afirma que hacerlo es parte de su tradición cultural y que jamás llevaría a un miembro de su familia a un hogar de ancianos, no importa cuan complejas sean sus necesidades de salud. Y es que de acuerdo

con Raquel Egusquiza, vicepresidente de Asuntos Multiculturales de AARP, muchas personas no se ven como cuidadores. “Para nosotros los hispanos, cuidar a nuestros mayores es una tradición cultural, lo vemos como nuestra obligación y lo hacemos con mucho amor”, dice.

Pero la buena voluntad no anula los retos, por eso, si estamos en esa situación y debemos cuidar a una persona de la tercera edad, tenemos que prepararnos para hacerlo correctamente.

Una de las recomendaciones principales de Egusquiza es que hagamos todas las preguntas. “A veces como cuidadores nos toca hacer tareas que están relacionadas con la atención médica y muchos tal vez no estamos capacitados para hacerlo”, explica y recomienda tener las conversaciones necesarias con médicos y expertos para darle a nuestros seres queridos lo que necesitan.

“Muchas veces, como hispanos no hacemos las preguntas, tomamos la información y nos vamos a la casa y luego nos damos cuenta de que no entendimos bien lo que nos dijo el médico”, dice Egusquiza antes de recordar que si tenemos a cargo una persona que depende de nuestro cuidado debemos preocuparnos también por

nosotros mismos.

“Tenemos que cuidarnos. A veces ponemos toda nuestra energía en cuidar a nuestro ser querido y nos abandonamos a nosotros mismos y si no estamos saludables, si no nos estamos cuidando, no vamos a poder cuidarlo”.

Egusquiza anota que es importante compartir los retos que implica cuidar a nuestro ser querido, ya que debido a las responsabilidades que esto conlleva podemos sentirnos cansados, tristes, solos o aislados.

“Muchas veces no hablamos de esas cosas porque nos sentimos mal y pensamos que no estamos siendo buenos hijos o buenas hijas, pero no es así, hay muchísimas personas en la misma situación y si hablamos sobre el tema y nos comunicamos con otros vamos a sentirnos apoyados”.

La tarea es difícil pero no imposible. Mucho amor, un poco de paciencia y cierta información pueden hacer que el camino sea mucho más fácil de recorrer. Recuerde que no está solo.

Para saber más y acceder a diversos recursos diseñados para quienes cuidan de un ser querido, puede visitar www.aarp.org/cuidar o llamar sin costo al 888-9712013.

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Si cree que hubo errores en la ejecución hipotecaria que le costaron dinero, puede solicitar que una parte neutral revise gratuitamente su archivo de ejecución hipotecaria. No pierde nada por solicitar una revisión y no renuncia a ningún derecho por aceptar una compensación.

SI SE DESCUBRE UN ERROR, USTED PODRÍA RECIBIR UN PAGO U OTRA COMPENSACIÓN QUE PODRÍA INCLUIR EL REEMBOLSO DE CARGOS, LA SUSPENSIÓN DE UNA EJECUCIÓN HIPOTECARIA O PAGOS DE HASTA $125,000 MÁS EL VALOR NETO.*

Visite IndependentForeclosureReview.com o llame al 1-888-952-9105 (marque 1 para recibir atención en español) para solicitar una revisión hoy mismo. Debe presentar un Formulario de Solicitud de Revisión a más tardar el 31 de diciembre de 2012.

No pague por recibir ayuda para solicitar una revisión. Los reguladores de bancos federales —la Junta de Gobernadores del Sistema de la Reserva Federal y la Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, una oficina del Departamento del Tesoro de los EE.UU.— están dirigiendo y monitoreando el proceso de revisión.

Para obtener más información, visite los sitios Web del gobierno: occ.gov/independentforeclosurereview o federalreserve.gov/consumerinfo/independent-foreclosure-review.htm Si usted necesita asistencia gratis para completar el Formulario de Solicitud de Revisión, comuníquese con una organización sin fines de lucro aprobada por el Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano (HUD, por sus siglas en inglés) que ayuda a los propietarios de casa en dificultades. La información sobre las organizaciones sin fines de lucro aprobadas por el HUD que pueden proporcionar asistencia gratis está disponible en makinghomeaffordable.gov/spanish/Pages/default.aspx o llamando al 1-855-778-0855 (marque 2 para recibir atención en español).

Si usted habla español, tenemos representantes que pueden asistirle en su idioma para darle información sobre la Revisión Independiente de Ejecución Hipotecaria.

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* Cualquier pago que reciba en el caso de que se descubran errores en su ejecución hipotecaria podrían ser informados al Servicio de Rentas Internas (IRS, por sus siglas en inglés) y podrían tener consecuencias impositivas. Consulte a un asesor de impuestos o contador público para analizar dichas consecuencias

Un mensaje importante de la Junta de Gobernadores del Sistema de la Reserva Federal y la Office of the Comptroller of the Currency

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Five easy ways to support the troops during the holidays (BPT)

Supporting the troops is an important thing to do but sometimes it’s hard to figure out how to give your support.

Here are five easy ways to thank those people who keep us safe every single day - even if you don’t personally know someone serving. And it’s the perfect time of year to do it. With the holidays coming up, many of these service men and women are away from family.

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Give a personal thank you directly to the men and women serving the country.

Some retailers are making it easy to support the troops this holiday season. For instance, national retailer Things Remembered is helping people - even those on a budget - send unique, personalized gifts to deployed service members.

Things Remembered shoppers purchasing gifts for deployed military personnel will receive 25 percent off and free shipping on any personalized gift sent to an APO/FPO address. The promotion will run through Nov. 20, giving all the opportunity to personally thank those protecting our nation in time for the holidays.

Even shoppers who don’t personally know any deployed servicemen or women can show their support.

All Things Remembered stores will be featuring local deployed military members who would love to receive gifts from their hometown neighbors.

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ing at your local VA hospital or nursing home this season, even if only for a few hours.

You are sure to meet some fascinating men and women, and you’ll bring holiday cheer to those who may not have many visitors.

Give blood It may not seem like it would directly impact men and women overseas, but giving blood through an organization like the American Red Cross can actually help troops hundreds and thousands of miles away.

Military units may depend on rush shipments of blood during times of need, and maintaining an ample supply of all blood types is important. You may even host a blood drive at your workplace or community center, encouraging others to give the gift of life this holiday season.To find a blood drive or donation location near you, visit www. redcrossblood.org.

Support troops’ families When troops are deployed, they leave their strongest supporters behind. Particularly during the holidays, it is important to remember the families of active duty service members in our communities.

Whether it’s a parent, spouse or child of a deployed troop, someone in your area will likely be without a loved one this season. There are countless ways to show your support of those behind our military, whether it’s a plate of holiday cookies, community event or simply a handwritten card.

During this difficult time, it truly is the thought that counts, and your efforts will be appreciated more than you know. Find a local family to support through an organization like Military OneSource.

Troops serving overseas do not have the luxury of spending the holidays with their loved ones, but there are also former service members stateside who should be recognized.

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wide-reaching ways to support the active military during the holidays.

By reminding neighbors that our men and women overseas may need a boost of holiday cheer, you could touch hundreds of service members’ lives this season. Talk to people, post on Facebook, send out Tweets or include a reminder in your holiday cards.

Every person you impact also becomes an advocate, which can quickly multiply into hundreds of

acts of support. Be proud to support our service men and women this year and encourage others to do the same.

Although the holidays can be a difficult time for deployed service members and their families, there are countless ways you can show your gratitude and appreciation this season.

Whether it’s a personalized gift, visit to a veteran, blood donation or support for their families, you can give back to those who give so much to our country.

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The Code Talkers: An Unbreakable Language

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Arturo Hilario El OBSERAVDOR As we celebrate Veteran’s day on November 11th, it is important to remember all those who gave their lives, limbs, sweat and tears to fortify our country from enemies. With November also being Native American Heritage month this segment will focus on the Navajo code talkers of World War II. It was in this war that the Navajo language proved invaluable to the Allied efforts in stopping Japan and saving many U.S. lives.

According to the official U.S. Marine Corps website, the use of the Navajo language came after failed attempts to create communication codes in early World War II. The Japanese were increasingly quick at breaking the American cryptographers codes and even creating fake distress calls which led to ambushes. This led to the idea of a man from California named

Philip Johnston, who as the son of a missionary lived with and understood the Navajo language. Since the Navajo language was based in the U.S., specifically the Southwestern portion, it would be near impossible for the Japanese, German, or Italian forces to decode.

His proposition became a reality on the basis that the language was not written, had no alphabet, and was very difficult to learn without years of exposure.

These factors led to the first unit of 29 men forming in 1942, some as young as 15, to enlist and train. This first group of 29 was the soldiers that created the code based off their Navajo language.

The final number would swell to 420 marines specialized as Code Talkers, each one inheriting the responsibilities of secrecy in the use of their sacred language.

The Code Talkers could relay messages in as little as 20 seconds whereas the pre-

vious methods could take up to 2 hours to decode. This 600-term code was effective and lifesaving in the Pacific theater of WWII, with the Navajo soldiers coding 800 transmissions during the first 48 hours of Iwo Jima. Their heroism and focus in the battle is honored in many sites around the world, especially in the western United States. Unfortunately this praise and acknowledgment of their efforts would go unnoticed until the declassification of the Code Talker program in the 1960’s because of the secrecy surrounding their code. As a vital tool in World War II it wasn’t until 2001 that the surviving Code Talkers were given their well-deserved Congressional Medal of Honor.

For more information about these veterans and their contributions to the war effort, the official website for the code talkers can be found at http://navajocodetalkers.org/.

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Consejos para aprovechar cada momento festivo No hay mejor manera de celebrar las fiestas que invitar a amigos y familiares a su casa para comer bien y divertirse. Este año, sorprenda a sus invitados especiales con bocadillos festivos y actividades divertidas para entretenerlos durante toda la temporada.

Pruebe estas ideas en su próxima reunión: Organice una noche de juegos. Desde juegos de mesa hasta rompecabezas, la familia y los amigos pueden reencontrarse durante las fiestas para un juego casual o un torneo.

Cree aventuras dentro de la casa. Cuando el clima está frío, piense qué puede hacer adentro para crear aventuras divertidas. Con un poco de imaginación, una frazada vieja se convertirá en una alfombra mágica, los almohadones de los sillones y las sábanas pueden transformarse en fortines, y la linterna se puede convertir en un proyector para mostrar sombras chinescas en una habitación oscura.

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Rinde: 6 porciones Comience una nueva tradición con los postres y pruebe esta receta de pastel a base de mantequilla. Es simple de preparar y le dará a usted y a sus 1 1/4 taza de queso ricota a base de leche entera invitados un tema más de conversación.

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Cómo prepararse para una cita médica La comunicación entre el paciente y el doctor es esencial para una buena salud GobiernoUSA.gov La mayoría de la gente se prepara para asistir a una entrevista de trabajo, salir de viaje o tomar un examen. ¿Pero cuántas personas se preparan antes de asistir a una cita médica?

La preparación para una visita al médico ayuda a que los pacientes tomen mejores decisiones sobre su salud, especialmente si el diagnóstico requiere medicamentos o una cirugía.

El Gobierno ofrece varios consejos sencillos para ayudar a los pacientes que desean ir preparados a su próxima cita médica y participar más en el cuidado de su salud.

Usar intérpretes: la comunicación clara entre el doctor y el paciente es esencial para evitar malentendidos que podrían resultar en errores médicos. Los pacientes que no hablan inglés deben averiguar si hay servicios de interpretación disponibles antes de asistir a una cita médica. Los pacientes también pueden llevar a alguien que los ayude con el idioma, aunque deben tener cuidado si llevan a un niño como traductor ya que se podrían discutir temas que no son apropiados para un menor.

También puede anotar las preguntas que desea hacerle al doctor.

Escribir los síntomas/ preguntas: el diagnóstico de un doctor depende en parte en los síntomas del paciente. Por eso hay que ser honesto y preciso en la descripción de los síntomas, especialmente cuando cambian en intensidad y frecuencia. Se recomienda que el paciente escriba en un papel una descripción detallada de los síntomas.

Entender bien el diagnóstico: el doctor generalmente estará listo para dar un diagnóstico cuando entienda bien los síntomas y reciba los resultados de los exámenes. Es probable que recete medicamentos u otros tipos de tratamientos. Es importante que los pacientes entiendan bien su diagnóstico y los tratamientos que propone el

Hacer preguntas sobre los exámenes: es posible que el doctor solicite uno o más exámenes antes de hacer un diagnóstico. Los pacientes deben preguntar cuál es el propósito de cada examen para entender mejor los resultados. Se recomienda también preguntar cuánto cuestan los exámenes y cuándo se darán a conocer los resultados, así como averiguar si el doctor se los explicará en la siguiente cita.

doctor. De esta forma podrán tomar mejores decisiones sobre su salud. Si las preguntas surgen cuando el paciente ya está en casa, es una buena idea apuntarlas y compartirlas con el doctor en la siguiente cita o llamar por teléfono.

Buscar una segunda opinión: en algunos casos los

pacientes pueden querer obtener una segunda opinión después de recibir un diagnóstico o tratamiento.

Incluso a la mayoría de los doctores les gusta la idea que sus pacientes obtengan la opinión de otro médico.

De esa manera el paciente está más seguro sobre su estado de salud y las medidas que puede tomar para me-

jorar. Sin embargo, antes de hacer una cita, es recomendable que se cerciore de que la póliza de seguro cubre los costos asociados con una segunda opinión.

MedlinePlus.gov tiene más consejos y recursos sobre cómo conversar con un doctor y cómo prepararse para una cita médica.

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Don’t suffer while cleaning.

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Wash Safely The irony of keeping your home spic and span for the sake of allergy management is that many cleaning supplies can aggravate the problem. Ammonia, for example, can be quite harsh on the eyes and nose.

Using a hypoallergenic, fragrance-free, all-purpose cleaner will make scrubbing the bathroom and kitchen a much more pleasant experience.

Likewise, bedding and clothing are notorious for collecting and trapping

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Get a handle on your sniffles and congestion this season by freeing your home of allergens.

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Exenciones impositivas, beneficios disponibles para las familias de militares Jason Alderman PPARCTICAL MONEY

Así como honramos a nuestras fuerzas armadas el Día de los Veteranos, también vamos a reconocer los desafíos financieros que ellos y sus familias a menudo enfrentan, tanto durante el servicio como después de la baja. Afortunadamente, los miembros del servicio no necesitan enfrentarlos solos: muchos beneficios fiscales, servicios sociales y programas de asistencia financiera están disponibles para ayudarlos.

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Los beneficios fiscales especiales para el personal en servicio activo son: Si usted se muda a causa de un cambio de estación permanente, es posible que pueda deducir los gastos no reembolsados de la mudanza.

Si va a servir en una zona de combate durante cualquier parte de un mes, cualquier pago militar que recibió durante ese mes no se considera ingreso gravable.

También se puede incluir el pago por combate no tributable como “ingreso salarial” al reclamar el Crédito por el Impuesto de Ingreso Salarial para personas de bajos a moderados ingresos.

Plazos para la presentación de declaraciones de impuestos, el pago de impuestos, la presentación de las solicitudes de reembolso y la toma de otras medidas con el IRS se renovarán automáticamente para los miembros militares calificados.

En general, las declaraciones de impuestos conjuntas deben ser firmadas por ambos cónyuges. Pero, cuando uno de los cónyuges no está disponible debido al servicio militar, usted puede usar un poder para presentar una declaración conjunta.

Si usted es un miembro de las fuerzas armadas de

reservas, puede deducir los gastos no reembolsados de viaje por viajar más de 100 millas desde su hogar para realizar las tareas de reserva.

Cuando realiza la transición a la vida civil, es posible que pueda deducir ciertos gastos de búsqueda de empleo.

La mayoría de las instalaciones militares ofrecen asistencia gratuita para la presentación y preparación de impuestos durante y/o después de la temporada de presentación de impuestos.

La Guía de Impuestos para las Fuerzas Armadas del IRS ofrece un excelente resumen de los muchos temas impositivos importantes relacionados con los militares (www.irs.gov).

Algunas sugerencias y precauciones para las familias de militares que enfrentan desafíos financieros: Cada comando de base ofrece un servicio gratuito de especialistas financieros para analizar las finanzas personales y ayudar con el presupuesto, muchos bancos y cooperativas de crédito también ofrecen estos servicios.

Cada rama militar tiene una sociedad de socorro y muchos préstamos de emergencia de subvención.

Recurra a ellos primero antes de tomar un préstamo sobre el sueldo.

Las tiendas de cambio de cheques, las casas de empeño y los prestamistas tienen prohibido cobrar más del 36 por ciento de interés a las familias de militares para los préstamos sobre el sueldo.

Si tienes que salir de la base para la ayuda financiera, usted es responsable de revelar su condición de militar con el fin de recibir las tasas de militares.

Antes de firmar los documentos del préstamo,

asegúrese de comprender plenamente todas las condiciones (tasa de porcentaje anual, monto del pago mensual, cuotas, multas, etc.) No dude en llevarse a casa la documentación para reflexionar o consultar con un asesor financiero.

Evite los préstamos de las casas de empeño que utilizan el título de su vehículo como garantía. Además de pagar un precio muy alto, la falta de un pago podría costarle la propiedad de su coche.

Muchas organizaciones gubernamentales y privadas proporcionan información financiera dirigida a las necesidades especiales de los militares, incluyendo: La Oficina de Asuntos del Servicio Militar de la Oficina de Protección Financiera del Consumidor (www. consumerfinance.gov/servicemembers) ofrece una variedad de herramientas de planificación financiera.

Military OneSource (www.militaryonesource. mil) ayuda a los miembros del servicio y sus familias a hacer malabares con las cuestiones como la administración del dinero, el empleo del cónyuge, la educación, la crianza de los hijos, el cuidado de los hijos, la reubicación y el despliegue.

SaveAndInvest.org, un programa de educación financiera creado por la Autoridad Reguladora de la Industria Financiera para mejorar el conocimiento sobre el ahorro y la inversión de los militares (www. saveandinvest.org/MilitaryCenter).

El proyecto de ley GI ofrece una amplia gama de beneficios educativos para veteranos (www.gibill. va.gov).

Es vital que nuestros militares comprendan los beneficios disponibles para ellos, así como las dificultades financieras a las que pueden ser vulnerables.

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UC Berkeley Chancellor visits a San Jose high school

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about UC Berkeley,” said Mariel, senior at Abraham Lincoln. Mariel also felt more prepared for the UC admissions process because of the summer program she attended which taught her how to properly write a personal statement.

University of California Berkeley Chancellor, Robert Birgeneau, along with other top administrators visited Abraham Lincoln High School in San Jose for a school-day-long event to promote higher education on November 2.

Mariel is hoping to major in biology to become a doctor to work with cancer patients.

Birgeneau’s visit is just one of many events that Abraham Lincoln High School coordinates for their students. The school is adamant about creating a college going culture for not only their student body, but also for parents.

The school offers monthly workshops for both students and parents presented in English and Spanish.

“To encourage the students from whatever backgrounds they come from to apply to a university and to realize that education is going to be their pathway to a better life,” is the purpose of the visit,” said Birgeneau.

UC officials will also visit other schools in California as a part of their Achieve UC program. The goal of the program is to connect with 10,000 low income students at high schools from throughout the states that have lower than expected college attendance rates.

Birgeneau began his day at Abraham Lincoln by speaking with a group of seniors that have met UC admission requirements. Parents were also welcome to attend to learn about specific college readiness material that are available as well as admission requirements.

Later on, Birgeneau addressed 300 students, comprised of juniors and sophomores.

Students were presented with information to keep them on the college bound track.

The high school participates in an educational partnership with UC Berkeley. This past summer, students who are going to be the first in their families to go to college were selected to partake in a summer school course that taught students to write personal statements.

“I would say that Lincoln was chosen because of the

In the past, protests were strong partnership that we have built with UC Berkeley, in our writing curriculum and with our parent curriculum that we’ve worked closely with UC Berkeley,” said Olga Morales Anaya, academic counselor at Abraham Lincoln High School.

In the future, this partnership will expand throughout San Jose School District and become available for grades 9-12.

Students were also shown various financial aid information, in particular Berkeley’s Blue and Gold Opportunity Plan. This plan ensures that students’ whose families earn under $80,000 annually will not have to pay tuition at UC Berkeley.

Abraham Lincoln High School Principal, Matthew Hewitson said the event was successful because it not only provided information, but also a personal story.

“I think telling some of their own stories about being first generation col-

lege students and what it takes to overcome those challenges and the kind of persistence it takes to, but what the payoff, not just for our students, but for future generation of their own families” said Hewitson.

held at UC Berkeley for not admitting enough Latino or African American students.

“Both the vice chancellor and myself work all of the time with Latino students and so we believe we have very good relations with them, said Birgeneau.

“We’re working consistently to try to increase the representation of all different groups including Latinos.”

Abraham Lincoln High School has 1,800 students, 1,200 of which are Latino.

As the day ended students walked away with information about the UC admission process and something a little more. Sophomore Daniel Cervantez said, “You don’t need to come from a high background, you can come for nowhere and become something great.”

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Students Julia Lopez and Mariel Viano agree.

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“It was great honor to have the chancellor from Berkeley come and speak to us, being a public school we don’t always get the same privileges that other private universities do,” said Julia, a senior at Abraham Lincoln.“The UC writing program is being expanded to all the schools in our district and giving each student the opportunity to succeed and go to 4-year university is really powerful.”

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Julia is hoping to become a pre-law major or a political science major. She hopes go into the pro-bono practice of law to serve her community.

“I liked the presentation a lot, because it taught me a lot information, especially

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Local National Guard Celebrates First Veteran’s Day

SPC Casarez with Afghan children during his tour in 2010.

Casarez was born on June 21, 1983; he has 2 sisters and 1 brother. He was raised in San Jose where he graduated from Independence High School.

Army Specialist Abraham Casarez.

Cinthia Rodriguez El Observador San Jose residents have an opportunity to honor all veterans, who have served in the military, during the annual Veteran’s Day parade that will be held on November 11 in the downtown area.

For those recognizing Veteran’s Day this week, many will be honored for the first time, including San Jose native Abraham Casarez.

For 29-year-old Casarez, joining the military was something he always wanted to do but it wasn’t until four years that he finally made the life changing commitment.

“I’ve always been patriotic,” said Army Specialist (SPC) Abraham Casarez. “I will always love this country and appreciate everything it has done for me.”

Soon after graduating, Casarez checked out the Army for the first time but decided to play hockey, and left for Canada for a year after making it on a Canadian team. After his return he started working full time.

He was barely getting by and school was not even thought about because he couldn’t afford it.

With a supportive girlfriend at the time (now his wife), Casarez ultimately decided to join the military and left for basic training at Fort Knox, Kentucky in October 2008. Soon after he was sent to Maryland for advanced individual training.

He eventually was stationed at Fort Campbell, Kentucky for a little over a year before deploying to Afghanistan in July 2010.

“It’s hard to explain where to begin really. Going there, your mind set has got to completely change,” said SPC Casarez. “It’s not like back home, where its casual, where you have that safety mentality. Being over there you’ve got to be a little more alert.”

SPC Casarez was in Jalalabad, Afghanistan for roughly 11 months where for the most part, his company was responsible for security.

He worked alongside the Afghan National Army and Afghan Security Guards.

His daily 12-15 hour shifts involved searching vehicles , and people, coming in and out of the Forward Operating Base also known as the entry control point.

Most people checked were Afghanis that lived in and around the area.

“That was our main priority right there. Making sure that no weapons, no drugs were brought in and even to repel any attacks that were going to happen,” said SPC Casarez.

SPC Casarez also recognized that the Army is predominately Caucasian and African American. He noticed a hand full of Mexicans and other Latinos but never experienced any racial prejudice.

Wife and kids of SPC Casarez. Photo courtesy: Abraham Casarez.

“Some of my best friends were from the deep south and had heavy country accents,” said SPC Casarez. “Of course we would poke fun at each other, but when it came down to it, we were a really tight knit group. There was no black, white, brown. It was just that uniform we all had on that made us a group”.

Throughout his journey, Casarez began to appreciate what he had. When things don’t seem to be going his way, he reminds himself of his experiences and realizes things aren’t that big of a deal. He appreciates being able to go home to see his 2 sons, 2 daughters and his wife Timetria, who he married 2 weeks before training. He appreciates all that’s available to him.

“The most memorable event was coming back from Afghanistan, just the whole flight alone, and how long it took, and how much anticipation I had,” said SPC Casarez.

Different scenarios ran through his mind, one that included the plane crash-

ing or something else going wrong. He thought returning home was too good to be true. He was expecting the worst, but before he knew it, his wife and daughter received him. He remembers walking with the rest of the troop and seeing the people with flags.

“I look back and realize that it was a once in a lifetime experience. Not too many people can say they’ve gone 9,000 miles away from home, stayed away from the family for so long and made it back alive,” said SPC Casarez. “I think there’s a real sense of pride in that. It’s like an accomplishment and that alone was worth it.”

Today,Afghanistan veteran Casarez is an assistant manager at a Walgreen’s in Milpitas. He is also a full time student at De Anza Community College as a business administration major. He has transferred out of the Army and is in the National Guard.

He will be celebrating Veteran’s Day. Sunday, November 11, 2012, for the first time with his family.

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La presión arterial normal para la mayoría de los adultos sanos es inferior a 120/80 mm Hg. Cada día que su presión arterial está en 140/90 mm Hg o más, usted está dañando sus vasos sanguíneos y haciendo que su corazón trabaje más. DIOVAN relaja y ensancha los vasos sanguíneos, lo que permite que la sangre fluya más fácilmente y se reduzca la presión arterial.

DIOVAN comienza a actuar desde el primer día en que empieza a tomarlo.

Pregúntele a su médico hoy mismo por DIOVAN. Para obtener más información, visite www.DIOVAN.com/es2.

DIOVAN es un medicamento de venta con receta que se utiliza para tratar la presión arterial alta en adultos.

INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE DE SEGURIDAD: ¿Cuál es la información más importante que debo saber sobre DIOVAN? DIOVAN puede provocar daño o muerte a un bebé en gestación. Hable con su médico sobre otras maneras de disminuir su presión arterial si planea quedarse embarazada. Si se queda embarazada mientras toma DIOVAN, informe a su médico de inmediato.

DIOVAN puede producir efectos secundarios graves como: presión arterial baja (hipotensión), especialmente si toma diuréticos, consume una dieta con bajo contenido de sal, recibe tratamiento con diálisis, tiene problemas cardíacos o se enferma y sufre vómitos o diarrea. Acuéstese si se siente mareado o percibe que puede desmayarse y llame de inmediato a su médico. Otro efecto secundario grave que puede producirse con DIOVAN son problemas de riñón. Llame a su médico si se le hinchan los pies, los tobillos o las manos, o sube de peso de forma inexplicable.

Informe a su médico sobre todas sus afecciones médicas, incluido si está embarazada o tiene planeado quedar embarazada, si tiene alergias o una afección cardíaca, si tiene problemas de hígado o de riñón, o si está amamantando. DIOVAN podría pasar a la leche materna y puede dañar al bebé. No debe tomar DIOVAN y amamantar.

Informe a su médico sobre todos los medicamentos que está tomando, especialmente otros medicamentos para la presión

arterial alta o un problema cardíaco, diuréticos, suplementos de potasio, sustitutos de la sal que contengan potasio u otros medicamentos llamados medicamentos antiinflamatorios no esteroides (NSAID) como ibuprofeno o naproxeno.

Los efectos secundarios más comunes de DIOVAN en personas con presión arterial alta son dolor de cabeza, mareos, síntomas gripales, cansancio y dolor de estómago (abdominal).

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DIOVAN (DYE’-o-van) (valsartan) Tablets Read the Patient Information that comes with DIOVAN before you take it and each time you get a refill. There may be new information. This leaflet does not take the place of talking with your doctor about your medical condition or treatment. If you have any questions about DIOVAN, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

What is the most important information I should know about DIOVAN? DIOVAN can cause harm or death to an unborn baby. Talk to your doctor about other ways to lower your blood pressure if you plan to become pregnant. If you get pregnant while taking DIOVAN, tell your doctor right away.

What is DIOVAN? DIOVAN is a prescription medicine called an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). It is used in adults to: • lower high blood pressure (hypertension) in adults and children, 6 to 16 years of age.

• treat heart failure in adults. In these patients, DIOVAN may lower the need for hospitalization that happens from heart failure.

• improve the chance of living longer after a heart attack (myocardial infarction) in adults.

DIOVAN is not for children under 6 years of age or children with certain kidney problems.

High Blood Pressure (Hypertension). Blood pressure is the force in your blood vessels when your heart beats and when your heart rests. You have high blood pressure when the force is too much. DIOVAN can help your blood vessels relax so your blood pressure is lower. Medicines that lower your blood pressure lower your chance of having a stroke or heart attack.

High blood pressure makes the heart work harder to pump blood throughout the body and causes damage to the blood vessels. If high blood pressure is not treated, it can lead to stroke, heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure and vision problems.

Heart Failure occurs when the heart is weak and cannot pump enough blood to your lungs and the rest of your body. Just walking or moving can make you short of breath, so you may have to rest a lot.

Heart Attack (Myocardial Infarction): A heart attack is caused by a blocked artery that results in damage to the heart muscle.

What should I tell my doctor before taking DIOVAN? Tell your doctor about all your medical conditions including whether you: • have any allergies. See the end of this leaflet for a complete list of ingredients in DIOVAN. • have a heart condition • have liver problems • have kidney problems • are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. See “What is the most important information I should know about DIOVAN?” • are breast-feeding. It is not known if DIOVAN passes into your breast milk. You and your doctor should decide if you will take DIOVAN or breast-feed, but not both. Talk with your doctor about the best way to feed your baby if you take DIOVAN. • have ever had a reaction called angioedema, to another blood pressure medicine. Angioedema causes swelling of the face, lips, tongue and/or throat, and may cause difficulty breathing.

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take including prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins and herbal supplements. Especially tell your doctor if you take: • other medicines for high blood pressure or a heart problem • water pills (also called “diuretics”) • potassium supplements. Your doctor may check the amount of potassium in your blood periodically • a salt substitute. Your doctor may check the amount of potassium in your blood periodically • Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (like ibuprofen or naproxen) • certain antibiotics (rifamycin group), a drug used to protect against transplant rejection (cyclosporin) or an antiretroviral drug used to treat HIV/AIDS infection (ritonavir). These drugs may increase the effect of valsartan.

Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of your medicines with you to show to your doctor and pharmacist when a new medicine is prescribed. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before you start taking any new medicine. Your doctor or pharmacist will know what medicines are safe to take together.

How should I take DIOVAN? • Take DIOVAN exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

• For treatment of high blood pressure, take DIOVAN one time each day, at the same time each day.

• If your child cannot swallow tablets, or if tablets are not available in the prescribed strength, your pharmacist will mix DIOVAN as a liquid suspension for your child. If your child switches between taking the tablet and the suspension, your doctor will adjust the dose as needed.

Shake the bottle of suspension well for at least 10 seconds before pouring the dose of medicine to give to your child.

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• For adult patients with heart failure or who have had a heart attack, take DIOVAN two times each day, at the same time each day. Your doctor may start you on a low dose of DIOVAN and may increase the dose during your treatment.

• DIOVAN can be taken with or without food.

• If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is close to your next dose, do not take the missed dose. Take the next dose at your regular time.

• If you take too much DIOVAN, call your doctor or Poison Control Center, or go to the nearest hospital emergency room.

What are the possible side effects of DIOVAN? DIOVAN may cause the following serious side effects: Injury or death to an unborn baby. See “What is the most important information I should know about DIOVAN?” Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension). Low blood pressure is most likely to happen if you also take water pills, are on a low-salt diet, get dialysis treatments, have heart problems, or get sick with vomiting or diarrhea. Lie down, if you feel faint or dizzy. Call your doctor right away.

Kidney problems. Kidney problems may get worse if you already have kidney disease. Some patients will have changes on blood tests for kidney function and may need a lower dose of DIOVAN. Call your doctor if you get swelling in your feet, ankles, or hands, or unexplained weight gain. If you have heart failure, your doctor should check your kidney function before prescribing DIOVAN. The most common side effects of DIOVAN used to treat people with high blood pressure include: • headache • tiredness • dizziness • stomach (abdominal) pain • flu symptoms Side effects were generally mild and brief. They generally have not caused patients to stop taking DIOVAN. The most common side effects of DIOVAN used to treat people with heart failure include: • dizziness • joint and back pain • low blood pressure • tiredness • diarrhea • high blood potassium Common side effects of DIOVAN used to treat people after a heart attack which caused them to stop taking the drug include: • low blood pressure • cough • high blood creatinine (decreased kidney function) • rash Tell your doctor if you get any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.

These are not all the possible side effects of DIOVAN. For a complete list, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

How do I store DIOVAN? • Store DIOVAN tablets at room temperature between 59° to 86°F (15°C - 30°C).

• Keep DIOVAN tablets in a closed container in a dry place.

• Store bottles of DIOVAN suspension at room temperature less than 86°F (30°C) for up to 30 days, or refrigerate between 35°F - 46°F (2°C - 8°C) for up to 75 days.

• Keep DIOVAN and all medicines out of the reach of children.

General information about DIOVAN Medicines are sometimes prescribed for conditions that are not mentioned in patient information leaflets. Do not use DIOVAN for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give DIOVAN to other people, even if they have the same symptoms you have. It may harm them.

This leaflet summarizes the most important information about DIOVAN. If you would like more information, talk with your doctor. You can ask your doctor or pharmacist for information about DIOVAN that is written for health professionals.

For more information about DIOVAN, ask your pharmacist or doctor, visit www.DIOVAN.com on the Internet, or call 1-866-404-6361.

What are the ingredients in DIOVAN? Active ingredient: valsartan Inactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, crospovidone, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, iron oxides (yellow, black and/or red), magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol 8000, and titanium dioxide Distributed by: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp.

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Gana Obama con A Road Less Traveled lealtad de hispanos, afroestadunidenses y mujeres Osvaldo Castillo EL OBSERVADOR

Geovanny Sevilla of San Jose has a great sense of adventure. From sky diving to traveling, Sevilla has always wanted to do something different with his life. Following high school, Sevilla joined the United States Marine Corps and learn several skills and lessons that shaped him into the man he is today. He recently took the time to a share his story with El Observador.

When did you enlist and how long did you serve?

I enlisted in March 2000.

However, I did not ship out to boot camp until September 18, 2000. I served for four active years and was on standby for another four years (inactive service). It was an eight-year contract.

Why did you decide to enlist?

(Notimex) El presidente de Estados Unidos, Barack Obama, obtuvo la reelección con el voto abrumador de hispanos, afroestadunidenses y mujeres, según los sondeos de salida a nivel nacional.

Según el sondeo Latino Decisions e ImpreMedia, el respaldo de los hispanos a Obama ascendió esta elección al 75 por ciento, al superar el 67 por ciento que obtuviera en 2008 y 72 por ciento obtenido por Bill Clinton, el máximo apoyo alcanzado por un demócrata.En tanto, el republicano Mitt Romney logró uno de los índices más bajos de apoyo hispano que el Partido Republicano ha obtenido con el 23 por ciento, sólo superado por el 21 por ciento alcanzado por el entonces candidato Bob Dole.

Según los sondeos de salida de la cadena NBC, el 70 por ciento de los latinos -que comprenden aproximadamente el 10 por ciento del electorado nacional- votaron por Obama, mientras el 30 por ciento apoyó al republicano Mitt Romney.

De igual modo los afroestadunidenses expresaron su lealtad “excepcional” al presidente en las urnas, ya que Obama obtuvo el voto de más de nueve de cada diez votantes de color.

Las mujeres también dieron su voto de confianza al presidente en casi la misma proporción que en 2008, ya que el 55 por ciento apoyó la reelección de Obama y sólo el 43 por ciento respaldó al republicano.

Sin embargo el voto femenino está marcadamente dividido, ya que las mujeres casadas apoyaron en mayoría a Romney, 53 a 43 por ciento, en tanto el 68 por ciento de solteras votó por Obama y sólo el 30 por ciento se pronunció en las urnas a favor del republicano.

Por otra parte, Obama perdió la confianza de los votantes masculinos en esta elección, ya que sólo el 45 por ciento del voto masculino fue para Obama en comparación con el 49 por ciento obtenido en 2008, mientras Romney obtuvo el 52 por ciento de respaldo.

De igual modo, Romney aventajó al presidente entre los electores blancos que representan casi tres cuartas partes del electorado, al obtener 58 por ciento, con lo que superó por tres puntos porcentuales el respaldo obtenido por el también republicano John Mccain en 2008, mientras Obama obtuvo sólo el 40 por ciento.

Los jóvenes también se inclinaron por Obama, aunque en menor proporción que hace cuatro años, mientras tres de cada cinco dijeron que votaron por la reelección, en 2008 la relación fue de dos de cada tres.

El estratega político del ex presidente George W. Bush, Karl Rove, señaló este miércoles que el Partido Republicano “tiene que prestar atención al voto latino”.

El ahora comentarista de la cadena Fox agregó que si los republicanos quieren ganar los comicios en el futuro, deben mejorar su estrategia entre los latinos y las mujeres, en particular con las solteras.

I enlisted in the armed service for several reasons. As

the eldest of four boys, I did not want my parents to work harder to send me to college and the military promised to help pay for college with the GI Bill for school.

What country were you sent to?

In February of 2003, I was shipped out to Kuwait for Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). We invaded Iraq the following month in March.

I returned to the States in July during Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF).

What type of work did you do in that country?

While in the Middle East, I was part of Security Convoys Unit. We ensured the safety of convoys trekking through the cities of Iraq leading towards Bagdad.

Life was difficult and danger lurked at every corner.

Fortunately, my platoon and I made it back alive and we appreciate life that much more now.

What did you enjoy best about being in the military?

I enjoyed the camaraderie between Marines, earning the title of Marine, and all the essential skills needed for me to become the man I am today.

What did you learn from it?

I learned responsibility. As a young man fresh out of high school, I was already living away from my family and starting a whole new chapter in my life. Sometimes life would be tough in the Corps, but that just made life that much easier anywhere else.

Any other family members in the military? Not yet, but I’m hoping my youngest brother joins the Navy.

Do you still keep in touch with the people that you served with? Yes, usually through Facebook and an occasional phone call.

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Latinas Exemplifying Excellence, Enthusiasm and Empowerment to be Honored New York

LATINA magazine--created to entertain and inspire women with award-winning content covering Latin culture, style, beauty, food, music and lifestyle—in partnership with The National Council of La Raza (NCLR) and the Hispanic Scholarship Fund (HSF), has announced the recipients of the first-ever “Next Generation Latina” Awards sponsored

by MasterCard. The Next Generation Latina is a woman who embraces her Latina roots while giving back to her community in a noteworthy way. She’s a role model, a mentor, a leader, a friend, sister, boss, teacher and somebody making a difference in the community.

The “Next Generation Latina” Awards will be presented with a beautiful crys-

tal award at a private breakfast on November 12th at the Affinia Manhattan Hotel in New York City. The event will feature a keynote address by playwright and Tony Award nominee Quiara Hudes (In the Heights).

Along with program sponsor MasterCard, LATINA Media Ventures chose 10 vibrant young women, nominated by the Latin community, to be recognized with the empowerment award. Winners chosen by the magazine will receive, along with a guest, airfare and an overnight stay in New York City to attend the “Next Generation Latina” Awards Breakfast held in their honor. Winners will be recognized by other Latinas of note and will receive a $500 MasterCard prepaid card.

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Califica León-Portilla de positiva reunión con Peña Nieto

The 10 recipients of the first ever “Next Generation Latina” awards includes Stephanie Bravo from San Jose. She is a first generation college graduate, Bravo is the embodiment of what it means to work hard and give back: she found the passion and determination to launch StudentMentor. org: a national non-profit that helps guide and mentor Latino students to success.

And this young dynamo is getting her voice heard – in 2011 Stephanie was invited to the White House to speak to White House Officials about improving college completion rates for young Americans.

To learn more about these incredible “Next Generation Latina” honorees please log onto http://www.latina. com/nextgenerationsalute.

Mexíco NOTIMEX De positiva calificó el connotado historiador Miguel León-Portilla (1926) la reunión que el presidente electo Enrique Peña Nieto sostuvo hace varios días con un grupo de intelectuales, entre ellos él.

Entrevistado luego de recibir la medalla “Anáhuac en Humanidades” de la Universidad Anáhuac, campus norte, dijo que en dicha reunión propuso a Peña Nieto envié una iniciativa de Ley para reformar el artículo segundo constitucional, a fin de dar personalidad jurídica a los “14 millones de indígenas” que existen en el país.

“Fue una reunión con personas que no somos políticos, no soy ni del PAN, ni del PRI, ni del PRD ni de nada, soy de la UNAM siempre, pero cuando me invitaron pensé que era una oportunidad buena para exponerle mis preocupaciones respecto al mundo indígena” dijo el también filósofo y antropólogo.

Reconocido como una autoridad en materia del pensamiento y la literatura náhuatl, recordó que dicho

artículo de la Carta Magna se reformo en 1992, y dice que México tiene como raíz más honda, la de los pueblos indígenas, que ellos tienen el derecho de ser escuchados y el gobierno de escucharlos, pero no tienen personalidad jurídica. “¿Cómo puedo exigir yo el derecho de ser escuchado si no soy nadie?, entonces, la primera cosa que le propuse cuando llegue a la Presidencia de la República es que envié a las cámaras, una propuesta de Ley que reconozca a los pueblos indígenas de una personalidad.

“Yo le dije cómo. En primer lugar, hay zonas indígenas, en segundo lugar que ahí se hable una lengua materna, y tercer lugar que sean ellos que se dice indígenas y los demás se lo crean”, explicó.

Recordó que los indios no tienen personalidad, “la tuvieron en la época colonial y la perdieron a raíz de la Independencia, entonces están desamparados, siguen siendo objeto de desprecio, de ignorancia, cuando en realidad son la raíz más honda.

“Luego le dije que el gobierno de México, en gene-

ral, ha asumido una actitud proteccionista, paternalista y creo que ya es tiempo de que se reconozca esos pueblos como lo son, de hecho, capaces de abrirse camino a la vida”, señaló.

El autor de “La visión de los vencidos” y “Filosofía náhuatl” lo que propuso en la reunión “no es nada nuevo”, y añadió que “eso fue lo que le dije y eso puede y debe usted hacerlo”.

Dijo que la respuesta de Peña Nieto fue interesante y añadió que el presidente electo los volvería a convocar, “para ver cómo iba la cosa. Entonces, si se trata de estas cosas sí; si es de otras no me interesa”, concluyó.

A la reunión con el presidente electo acudieron, además de León-Portilla, Rafael Tovar y de Teresa, la directora de ConArte, Lucina Jiménez; el presidente de la Academia Mexicana de la Lengua, Jaime Labastida, y el compositor Mario Lavista.

También, el presidente de la Academia Mexicana de Ciencias Cinematográficas, Jorge Sánchez; la astrónoma, Julieta Fierro, y el antropólogo, Eduardo Matos Moctezuma.

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When Mother Nature Gives You Lemons Juan Carlos Miranda Special to El Observador

Fall is here now and in full swing, however it is hard to tell with the bipolar weather that we’re having, but that is no reason enough not to sport the latest trends this schizophrenic season brings us.

Here I present to you the coolest, hippest trends to weather out this season; after all, you should always be ready for whatever Mother Nature throws at you in style.

The Patriotic Tee I’m sure you’ve seen plen-

ty of these everywhere you go and with good reason.

There is not a doubt that we live in the greatest country in the world and with elections over by now what a better way to show our patriotism and pride than by sporting an American inspired tee. There are some with stars and stripes, others just with the colors red, white and blue and others— my personal favorite—with the face of our re-elected President Obama. You can sport your favorite patriotic tee with a light jacket, layered underneath a shirt or simply by itself depending what the weather is like.

The Colored Jeans I don’t remember how many times I have talked

to you about colored jeans and, if you haven’t already done so, make your way into your closest mall and get yourself a pair or two of favorite color(s) now. Colored jeans are one of those items you can wear on every season, they are so versatile that you can dress them up or down however you like. You definitely can’t go wrong with these.

The Chunky Sweater We all need at least one of these in our closet. For those cold and foggy fall days when you just want to feel warm and cozy, the cable nit chunky is just what you need. Layer it underneath your coat or simply by itself, the tick knits look great on their own.

Realza tu estilo con una sonrisa blanca y brillante

Con esa destellante sonrisa siempre estarás lista para la alfombra roja (NAPSM)

esta temporada, pero el accesorio más a la moda es una sonrisa blanca y bri­ llan­te. La confianza que proporciona te hará sentir que estás desfilando en la alfombra roja, ¡aunque sea la alfombra de tu propio living”!

Si quieres sentirte como una estrella, ahora tendrás algo que te hará sonreír.

Dientes blancos y deslumbrantes harán que con cualquier estilo estés siempre lista para la alfombra roja; es más, lograr ese look en tu propia casa es más fácil que nunca.

Las tendencias en la alfombra roja del 2012 Este otoño, la más destacada tendencia entre las celebridades latinas es el color blanco. Rodner Figueroa, gurú de la moda, un concurrente habitual en la alfombra roja y fide­digno conocedor del mundo de las celebridades afirma: “hemos visto elegantes vestidos blancos en todos los eventos de las celebridades

Foto Juan Monino. Cortesía de Colgate-Palmolive.

Los dientes blancos están de moda por muchísimas razones.

Pueden aumentar tu confianza y autoestima, crear un look juvenil y preparar a las mujeres para una boda, entrevistas para obtener empleo o una reunión de egresados.

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Aunque estés lejos de las luces refulgentes y las alfombras rojas de Hollywood, una sonrisa blanca y deslumbrante se encuentra todavía a tu alcance. Hay una pasta dentífrica con una fórmula blanqueadora de alto impacto, conveniente para blanquear los dientes todos los dias. Su uso resultará en dientes más blancos en una se­ma­na y está clínicamente comprobado que con el uso diario por cuatro se­manas dejará tus dientes por lo menos tres tonos más blancos.

Se llama Optic White y protege contra las caries, ayuda a reducir la placa dental y refresca tu aliento.

La pasta dentífrica Optic White está disponible en las principales tiendas minoristas en el refrescante sabor de menta Sparkling Mint y el de sabor más leve Cool Mild Mint. ¡Haz que tu sonrisa sea tu mejor accesorio!

The Bomber Jacket Whether you are a guy or gal or haven’t made up your mind yet, a bomber jacket will add some swag to your style. With ribbing at the cuffs and waist and a straight mouton collar, a real bomber jacket won’t balloon at the torso thus enhancing your already fabulous shape. Designers are offering different price point versions today so there is no excuse for you not to get one, be it an original leather or nylon. Wear yours with a nice sweater or

simply try it on with your patriotic T-shirt and jeans.

There you have it, some of the coolest trends to get you ready for this crazy season

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NOVEMBER 9 - NOVEMBER 15, 2012 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 570638 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, TC Microsystems, 1981 Ensign Way, San Jose, CA 95133, Santa Clara Co. Karen Lien, 1981 Ensign Way, San Jose, CA 95133. This business is conducted by an individual registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 10/01/12. “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.)

Karen Lien Nov. 09, 16, 23, 30, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 10/12/12.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 571487 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, El Paisano Produce, 575 1st Street, Gilroy, CA 95020, Santa Clara Co. Margarita Ortiz, 2206 Renfrew Ct., San Jose, CA 95131. This business is conducted by an individual registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Margarita Ortiz Nov. 09, 16, 23, 30, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/07/12.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 571408 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Gina’s Daycare, 1549 Shumaker Way, San Jose, CA 95131, Santa Clara Co. Joaquina Marin, 1549 Shumaker Way, San Jose, CA 95131.

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

Joaquina Marin Nov. 09, 16, 23, 30, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/05/12.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 571347 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Photopia A Photo Booth Company, 385 North 3rd Street, Suite B2, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara Co. Dietrich Washlstrand, 385 North 3rd Street Ste B2, San Jose, CA 95112. This business is conducted by an individual registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Dietrich Wahlstrand Nov. 09, 16, 23, 30, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/02/12.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV235532 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Blanca Cerda & Alvaro Molina, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Blanca Cerda & Alvaro Molina have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Isai Abinadad Molina Zavala to Isai Abinadad Molina Cerda. 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 12/11/12 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.

November 06, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Nov. 09, 16, 23, 30, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV235457 Superior Court of California, County

of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jorge Mario Sierra Sevilla, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Jorge Mario Sierra Sevilla has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jaden Mario Sierra. 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 02/26/13 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

November 06, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Nov. 09, 16, 23, 30, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV235227 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Harold Lee Levenson, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Harold Lee Levenson has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Harold Lee Levenson to Lee Levenson.

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 02/19/13 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

November 01, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Nov. 09, 16, 23, 30, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV229760 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Gricelda Cornelio & Javier Lorenzo Garcia, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Gricelda Cornelio & Javier Lorenzo Garcia have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Viridiana Lorenzo Cornelio to (first) Viridiana (last) Lorenzo-Cornelio. 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.

November 01, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Nov. 09, 16, 23, 30, 2012.

AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV228091 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Anne T. Olivieri, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Anne T. Olivieri has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Joaquin Murieta Ramirez Jr. to Julian Paulie Duran.

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 01/15/13 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Sept. 26, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Nov. 09, 16, 23, 30, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 571151 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Partychic International, 2059 Camden Ave #101, San Jose, CA 95124, Santa Clara Co. Richard Bayley, 1270 Shaffer Rd # 7204, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, Deborah Bayley, 1276 Shaffer Rd # 7204, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. This business is conducted by husband and wife registrants began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 10/08/12. “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.)

Richard Bayley Nov. 02, 09, 16, 23, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 10/29/12.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 571107 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Centrum Realty Group, 13645 Lexington Ct., Saratoga, CA 95070, Santa Clara Co. Ron Caviani, 13645 Lexington Ct., Saratoga, CA 95070. This business is conducted by an individual registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 10/26/12. “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.)

Ron Caviani Nov. 02, 09, 16, 23, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 10/26/12.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 570907 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Lamarque’s, 475 Homer Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301, Santa Clara Co. Silvia Lamarque, 1139 Carlton Ave., Menlo Park, CA 94025, Martin Lamarque, 1139 Carlton Ave. Menlo Park, CA 94025. This business is conducted by husband and wife registrants have not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Silvia & Martin Lamarque Nov. 02, 09, 16, 23, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 10/22/12.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV235104 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Han Li & Dongbing Wang, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Han Li & Dongbing Wang have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Minyu Wang to Bob Mingyu Wang. 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 02/19/13 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

October 30, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Nov. 02, 09, 16, 23, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV235058 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ji Soo & Meena Park, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Ji Soo & Mena Park have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jae Seung Park to Jason Isaac Park. 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 02/19/13 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

October 29, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Nov. 02, 09, 16, 23, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV235037 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Nguyen Thong Van, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Nguyen Thong Van has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Nguyen Thong Van to Nguyen Ken Van. 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 02/19/13 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

October 29, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Nov. 02, 09, 16, 23, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV235002 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Peter Nguyen & Hue Thi Duong, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Peter Nguyen & Hue Thi Duong has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Hao Quoc Nguyen to James Nguyen. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 02/19/13 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

October 26, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Nov. 02, 09, 16, 23, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV234710 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Alma Guinto Bayani, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Alma Guinto Bayani has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Alma Guinto Bayani to (first) Alma May (middle) Guinto (last) Bayani.

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 02/05/13 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

October 22, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Nov. 02, 09, 16, 23, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV233711 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Sahra Hussein Dahir, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Sahra Hussein Dahir has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Sahra Hussein Dahir to Sahra

Abdilahi Elmi. 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 01/29/13 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

October 09, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Nov. 02, 09, 16, 23, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV232156 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Sheila Hawkins de Perez, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Sheila Hawkins de Perez has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Sheila Hawkins de Perez to Sheila Hawkins. 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.

Sept. 12, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Nov. 02, 09, 16, 23, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV231495 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Aivy Phamnu Vo, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Aivy Phamnu Vo has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Aivy Phamnu Vo to Aivy Vyvian Vopham.

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 12/04/12 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.

August 31, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Cour Nov. 02, 09, 16, 23, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 571017 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, The Website Leaders, 1918 alum Rock Ave #218, San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara Co. Nancy Zuñiga, 1918 Alum Rock Ave #218, San Jose, CA 95116. This business is conducted by an individual registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Nancy Zuñiga Oct. 26; Nov. 02, 09, 16, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 10/24/12.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 570601 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, SDS My Holdings, 385 Pinefield Road, San Jose, CA 95134, Santa Clara Co. Marisa Yap, Trustee, 385 Pinefield Road, San Jose , CA 95134, Cesar JR. B Payao, Trustee, 385 Pinefield Road, San Jose, CA 95134.

This business is conducted by a trust registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares

as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Marisa Yap/Trustee of SDS My Holdings Oct. 26; Nov. 02, 09, 16, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 10/11/12.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 570415 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Get Money First Record, 1531 Four Oaks Cir., San Jose, CA 95131, Santa Clara Co. Shawte Davison, 1531 Four Oaks Cir., San Jose, CA 95131.

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

Shawte Davison Oct. 26; Nov. 02, 09, 16, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 10/08/12.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 570410 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Party Shades, 1250 Alderwood Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94089, Santa Clara Co. Agrgessivemall.com, 1250 Alderwood Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94089. This business is conducted by a corporation registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Aggressivemall.com Justin Hertel/President Oct. 26; Nov. 02, 09, 16, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 10/08/12.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV234835 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Chun Li & Yongjun Liu, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Chun Li & Yongjun Liu have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Yixuan Liu to Jennifer Liu. 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 02/05/13 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

October 24, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Oct. 26; Nov. 02, 09, 16, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV234835 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Tsvi Slonim & Iliana Rabinovich-Slonim, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Tsvi Slonim & Ilana Rabinovich-Slonim have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Orin Slonim to Oreen Slonim. 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 02/05/13 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

October 23, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Oct. 26; Nov. 02, 09, 16, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV234757 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jessica Ashley Kelley, TO

LEGAL CLASSIFIEDS ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Jessica Ashley Kelley has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Jessica Ashley Kelley to Ashley Kelley Netravali. 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 02/05/13 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

October 22, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Oct. 26; Nov. 02, 09, 16, 2012.

AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV228519 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Maria Mercedes Alvarenga de Zepeda, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Maria Mercedes Alvarenga de Zepeda has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Maria Mercedes Alvarenga de Zepeda to Maria Mercedes Alvarenga.

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 02/05/13 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

October 23, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Oct. 26; Nov. 02, 09, 16, 2012.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 570787 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Silicon Valley Polytechnic Institute Inc., California Polytechnic Institute, CalPT, Silicon Valley Technical Institute, 1762 Technology Drive Suite 227, San Jose, CA 95110, Santa Clara Co. Silicon Valley Polytechnic Institute, Inc. 26744 Arastradero Rd., Los Altos Hills, CA 94022. This business is conducted by a corporation registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 01/01/2010. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Silicon Valley Polytechnic Institute Inc. Ali Iranmanesh/President Oct. 19, 26; Nov. 02, 09, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara10/17/12.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 570765 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Appleton Consulting, 2698 Berryessa Road, San Jose, CA 95132, Santa Clara Co. Alan Huynh, 5520 Karen Court, Gilroy, CA 95020. This business is conducted by an individual registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 10/17/2012. “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.)

Alan Huynh Oct. 19, 26; Nov. 02, 09, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 10/17/12.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 570442 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Segno, 1000 S. White Road #30, San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara Co. Mohamed Mubarak, 14911 McVay Ave., San Jose, CA 95127. This business is conducted by an individual registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 08/31/2012. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares

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as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Mohamed Mubarak Oct. 19, 26; Nov. 02, 09, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 10/09/12.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 570342 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Macarons A Go-Go, 481 Rosewood Ave., San Jose, CA 95117, Santa Clara Co. Van Nguyen, 481 Rosewood Ave., San Jose, CA 95117.

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

Van Nguyen Oct. 19, 26; Nov. 02, 09, 2012.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 10/05/12.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV234357 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Michael Alexander Jettie, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Michael Alexander Jettie has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Michael Alexander Jettie to Francisco Leiva. 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 02/05/13 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

October 17, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Oct. 19, 26; Nov. 02, 09, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV234077 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jorge A Delgado & Rosalba Navarro, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Jorge A. Delgado & Rosalba Navarro have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Osiel Armando Delgado to Osiel Armando Delgado Navarro.

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 01/29/13 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

October 15, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Oct. 19, 26; Nov. 02, 09, 2012.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV233645 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: John Henry Vanhook IV, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, John Henry Vanhook IV has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. John Henry Vanhook IV to Dejon Garcia. 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 01/22/13 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

October 05, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Oct. 19, 26; Nov. 02, 09, 2012.

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Hágase una limpia espiritual para mejorar su suerte Mario Jiménez Castillo El Observador En estos tiempos en los que se vive con tanta incertidumbre, son muchas las personas que acuden con psíquicos, médiums y espiritistas, para saber un poco sobre lo que les depara la suerte.

Existen videntes capaces de proyectarse al futuro y visualizar lo que les espera a sus consultantes, pero lastimosamente, también existen individuos que se hacen pasar por parasicólogos y lo único que hacen es despojar de dinero a sus clientes utilizando trucos.

Cuando visite a un psíquico tenga mucho cuidado, especialmente si éste le comienza a decir que tiene un mal puesto o un amarre, y necesita hacerse una limpia que cuesta mucho dinero. Si un espiritista, cobra por sus

servicios sumas exageradas como mil, dos mil dólares o más ¡Alerta! Se trata de un fraude. Es cierto que algunas personas sufren por daños causados por la brujería, pero no es el caso de todos. Cuando decida tener una consulta con un médium, cerciórese de quién es la persona que consultará, pida referencias y sobre todo no se deje sugestionar.

Si siente que una mala vibra le ronda, tiene mala suerte, no consigue trabajo, o cree haber sido alcanzado por un maleficio, hágase una limpia. Si no conoce a un chamán de confianza, la limpia puede realizarla usted mismo. Primero necesitará el agua de tres cocos, ¼ de botella de agua florida, ¼ de botella de Kolonia 1800, 2 vasos de agua bendita, una botella de agua mineral, un poco de cascarilla, siete ramas de ruda, veintiún hojas de mejorana, y

un poco de las hierbas: abre camino, rompezaraguey, pirul y arrasa con todo. Reúna todo en un recipiente de metal, agregue un galón de agua y deje reposar durante tres horas. Acto seguido, cuele la mezcla y deposítela en otro recipiente que sea nuevo y de color blanco, luego frote una vela blanca de buen tamaño por todo su cuerpo desnudo; después encienda la vela y colóquela en un plato de color rojo frente a un espejo, enseguida queme incienso de iglesia, sangre de dragón e incienso de almizcle. Posteriormente báñese y al final utilice la mezcla que preparó como enjuague final.

Al salir de la ducha rece la novena del Santo Niño de Atocha, e invoque la asistencia de La Virgen de Regla, la Virgen de la Medalla Milagrosa, Virgen del Pilar, San Miguel Arcángel, Santa Bárbara, San-

ta Gertrudis, San Norberto, San Juan Bautista, San Ignacio de Loyola, San Jorge, San Gregorio Nacianceno, San Felipe Neri, San Alfonso Rodríguez, San Lucas y Santo Tomas de Aquino.

Dependiendo la mala energía que le rodea, así será el número de limpias que tendrá que hacerse. Una limpia completa se hace durante nueve martes consecutivos.

Los mejores días para hacerse una limpia son martes, viernes y los domingos.

Agua florida, Kolonia 1800, las hierbas y la cascarilla, se consigue en las botánicas, en la Tienda De la Rosa en San José puede adquirir todo lo que necesite.

La vela frente al espejo se puede quemar durante varios días hasta que se queme por completo. Luego los restos de la vela y el plato se entierran o se van a dejar al cementerio.

Ahorre dinero en su cuenta de PG&E El programa de California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) ofrece un descuento mensual en las cuentas de energía a los hogares que reúnan los requisitos de ingresos.

Para más información, visite www.pge.com/care o llame al 1-866-732-3409.

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MOVIES

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In theaters November 9 Steven Spielberg directs two-time Academy Award winner Daniel Day-Lewis in “Lincoln,” a revealing drama that focuses on the 16th President’s tumultuous final months in office. In a nation divided by war and the strong winds of change, Lincoln pursues a course of action designed to end the war, unite the country and abolish slavery. With the moral courage and fierce determination to succeed, his choices during this critical moment will change the fate of generations to come.

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En combo pack blu-ray el 13 de noviembre Burbank, California, -- Disney•Pixar anuncia con orgullo el lanzamiento en Blu-ray de alta definición de “Brave”, la película animada número 1 del año y el 13º éxito consecutivo de Pixar Animation Studio, el 13 de noviembre de 2012.

En un viaje original y apasionante ambientado en las antiguas y mágicas tierras altas de Escocia, “Brave” sigue el heroico camino de la joven y obstinada aventurera Mérida.

Determinada a labrarse su propio destino en la vida, Mérida se enfrenta a las tradiciones y, sin darse cuenta de las consecuencias, desafía una antiquísima costumbre que desata el caos en el reino y la obliga a descubrir el verdadero significado de la valentía.

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En cines el 9 de noviembre Daniel Craig está de regreso como el James Bond 007 creado por Ian Fleming en Skyfall, la aventura número 23 en la franquicia mas longeva de la historia del cine. En Skyfall, la lealtad de Bond hacia M es puesta a prueba cuando su pasado regresa para atormentarla.

Mientras el MI6 queda bajo la lupa, 007 debe encontrar y destruir a la amenaza, sin importar cual pueda ser el costo personal.

Después de que la última misión de Bond fracasara y la identidad de varios agentes encubiertos de todo el mundo fuera revelada, el edificio de la M16 es atacado y M tiene que cambiar la ubicación de la agencia. Esos acontecimientos provocan que Mallory (RALPH FIENNES), el nuevo presidente del Comité de Inteligencia y Seguridad, cuestione la autoridad y el puesto de M. Con la M16 amenazada desde adentro y desde afuera, a M le queda solamente un aliado en quien confiar: Bond. El agente 007 se internará en un mundo de sombras solo con la ayuda de otra agente de campo, Eve (NAOMIE HARRIS), siguiendo la pista del misterioso Silva (JAVIER BARDEM), cuyos motivos tan ocultos como letales aún no han sido revelados.

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Green Day at the Market 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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ENTERTAINMENT

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NOVEMBER 9 - NOVEMBER 15, 2012

Presenta Joan Sebastian a su hijo Julián

Azteca, en la séptima edición de la Fiesta de la Radio de la Ke Buena, a su hijo Julián, quien emprende una carrera como cantante en música regional mexicana.

En entrevista el mismo Julián no pudo ocultar su nerviosismo ante la hora de salir al escenario y recibir la patadita de la buena suerte de parte de su progenitor, de quien dijo: “Está muy bien, muy fuerte y ya me dio mis consejos para triunfar en la música y lo que siempre me ha externado es tener disciplina y amor a la música”.

El joven cantautor se reservó la información sobre el tema que cantaría, lo que sí aseguró es que sería una letra de su progenitor.

Mexíco NOTIMEX El cantautor Joan Sebastian aprovechó su regreso a

un festival radiofónico después de 20 años de no hacerlo y presentó ante cerca de 100 mil espectadores que se dieron cita en el Estadio

Una vez en el escenario y con el grito de emoción del público, el “poeta del pueblo” solicitó el apoyo a su pupilo, para luego deleitar a sus seguidores con el tema “Diseñador” y presentar el nuevo corte de su disco “Que Dios bendiga” y soltar un rosario de éxitos de su repertorio.

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El grupo Español de música Los Hombres G acaba de hacer un concierto especial en la Ciudad de México. Se llevó a cabo en el Auditorio Nacional, y fue destacada por muchos de los amigos cercanos de la banda y músicos. Artistas como Miguel Bosé, Ha * Ash, Mikel Erentxun y Dani Martín acompañó al cuarteto formado por miembros David Summers, Rafael Gutiérrez, Dani Mezquita y Javi Molina.

La banda de pop tenía muchos seguidores en México desde que debutó en 1982. Este concierto estaba lleno y había fanáticos bailando al son de la música. La banda, junto con sus amigos músicos, tocaron canciones favoritas como “Lo Noto”, “Huellas en el Bajamar”, “Te Necesito” y “Te Quiero” a la multitud de 10.000 aficionados. La banda proclamó que estaban contentos de estar en el Distrito Federal después de una espera de tres años. La canción final que jugaron antes de salir fue “Visite Nuestro Bar”, que se dedico a “todos los borrachos” en el edificio.

Salieron por su repetición de sus temas más conocidos y adorados canciones “Venenzia”, “Marta Tiéné sin marcapasos” y “Devuélveme a mi chica”. Su tour continuará con una parada en Fillmore de San Francisco, este domingo 18 de noviembre con entradas desde $ 55.

NOVEMBER 9 - NOVEMBER 15, 2012

Es “Chicharito” el Jugador del Mes de Octubre del Manchester United

Mexíco NOTIMEX El delantero mexicano Javier “Chicharito” Hernández fue nombrado jugador del mes de octubre del Manchester United, luego de que los aficionados le dieran 60 por ciento de los votos.

“El mexicano fue el ganador aplastante en nuestra votación del público, a pesar de la fuerte competencia de varios Rojos, incluyendo a Robin van Persie, Wayne

Rooney y el ganador del mes pasado, Rafael”, informó el club en su página oficial en internet.

Luego de las recientes brillantes actuaciones del mexicano con los “Red Devils”, con los que anotó dos goles frente al Braga y contra el Chelsea, suficiente para que los seguidores del conjunto votara a su favor y lo convirtiera en el jugador del mes.

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Dinamarca será primer rival en gira del “Tricolor” por EU en 2013

años de edad se convierte en el Jugador del Mes del Manchester United, luego de haberlo conseguido por primera vez en noviembre de 2010, además de enero, abril y octubre de 2011.

“Chicharito” regresó a la cosecha de goles, lo que le valió para quedarse con 60 por ciento de los votos, seguido de Robin Van Persie quien acumuló 22 por ciento, mientras que en tercer lugar se quedó Wayne Rooney con ocho por ciento.

Fallece ex boxeador Carmen Basilio Rochester, NY. Notimex El ex pugilista Carmine “Carmen” Basilio falleció el 7 de noviembre a los 85 años de edad, a causa de una neumonía, en un hospital de Rochester, informó el director del Salón de la Fama del Boxeo, Edward Brophy.

En un comunicado difundido en la página web del organismo, Brophy lamentó la muerte del miembro del Salón de la Fama (56-16-7, 27 KOs) y señaló que “su carrera y recuerdos durarán para siempre en el pueblo de Canastota”, de donde era originario.

Por su parte, la esposa del ex boxeador, Josie, señaló a la prensa local que la salud de Basilio decayó tras la cirugía de desvío coronario a la que fue sometido en 1992.

Carmen Basilio fue un boxeador estadounidense de origen italiano, quien obtuvo el título de la categoría welter al vencer a Tony Demarco en 1955, además de derrotar en 1957 a Walker Smith Jr, mejor conocido como Sugar Ray Robinson, en peso medio.

El pugilista ingresó al Salón de la Fama en 1990, en la que formaba parte de la primera generación de los grandes peleadores como Sugar Ray Robinson, Muhammad Ali, Rocky Marciano, Joe Louis y Jake LaMotta.

Mexíco NOTIMEX Dinamarca será el primer rival al que enfrentará la selección mexicana de futbol en 2013, en el inicio de la serie de cinco partidos amistosos que disputará en ciudades de Estados Unidos el próximo año, en este caso Glendale, Arizona.

Así lo anunciaron en conjunto hoy la Federación Mexicana de Futbol y la empresa Soccer United Marketing (SUM), que formalizaron acuerdos para que el “Tri” inicie esta gira por undécimo año consecutivo, algo que ha permitido convertir al equipo nacional en una mina de oro que llena de recursos a la FMF. El 24 de octubre pasado, en un foro dirigido a empresarios de diversos ramos de nuestro país, comentó que la Femexfut ha logrado convenios comerciales con

varias empresas hasta por 250 millones de dólares en los ciclos mundialistas con el representativo nacional como una de sus dos unidades de negocio. La otra es la Liga MX. El choque con la escuadra danesa se efectuará el miércoles 30 de enero en el estadio de la Universidad de Phoenix, en Glendale, a las 20:00 horas locales.

En 2013, además de esta gira, el conjunto nacional conducido por José Manuel “Chepo” de la Torre disputará la Copa Oro, y buscará su regreso a la Copa Confederaciones Brasil 2014.

Su competencia principal será la búsqueda del boleto a la Copa del Mundo de Futbol Brasil 2014 en el Hexagonal Final de la Concacaf, cuyo calendario se conocerá esta noche mediante un sorteo que realizará la Confederación Norte Cen-

troamericana y del Caribe de Futbol, en sus oficinas en la ciudad de Nueva York.

Será la tercera ocasión que el “Tri” juegue en dicho escenario: el 7 de febrero de 2007, la selección de Estados Unidos lo derrotó 2-0 en un choque amistoso, mientras en 2009 ganó por idéntico marcador al equipo de la nación caribeña de Guadalupe, en choque correspondiente a la ronda de grupos de la Copa Oro de ese año.

En cinco enfrentamientos entre mexicanos y daneses, el saldo favorece a los primeros con dos triunfos, par de empates y sólo un descalabro. Su más reciente choque se dio en el Qualcomm Stadium de San Diego, California en 2007, cuando el “Tri” ganó 3-1, en choque correspondiente a la Copa USA.

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Staying connected with QR Code technology

rants, salons, boutiques and others would be able to offer immediate discounts for an houror all night.

themselves and mention the special when you get there.”

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“This is a fantastic idea,” adds Councilmember Sam Liccardo. “At a time when merchants are struggling for business especially during the week here comes an advertising vehicle that won’t detract from their bottom line. It will instead help it. It’s one of those brilliant, yet simple concepts that makes you think, ‘why hasn’t anyone done this yet?’ This will give merchants the flexibility they need to draw more traffic at key times, while offering customers a variety of discount offerings.”

The San Jose Downtown Residents Association (SJDRA) announced a new partnership with San Jose State University’s CommUniverCity program to launch a unique project that will encourage local merchants to use popular forms of technology and social media to offer “flash” specials and last minute deals designed to entice more traffic and increase revenues without adding to their marketing expenses.

“Not only will we be able to stay on top of the many things that are going on downtown, merchants will have a completely free way to offer ‘act now’ specials that couldn’t otherwise be advertised,” says SJDRA president Kymberli Brady.

“While designed for residents, everyone who lives, works and plays downtown will be able to use it.

No more need for discount cards or coupons. Just scan the code for real-time offers posted by the merchants

More importantly, Brady adds that its could serve as a “one-stop shop” for other agencies such as Team San Jose, LiveSV and the San Jose Downtown Association (SJDA) to post their events, links and other news that will drive visitors to their apps and websites for more unified outreach.

“The possibilities are endless,” Brady adds, “and the merchants hold all the cards. That’s the beauty of this. We want to help them get their message out there so we can get more people out enjoying what Downtown San Jose has to offer.”

According to Brady, the campaign will use new QR Code technology that will link to its Facebook page, where merchants will have complete control over what they offe and when simply by posting their specials.

Arts organizations will be able to market same-day discounted tickets that could make the difference between a good crowd and a sell-out, while restau-

SJDRA board members and CommUniverCity students will start canvassing downtown businesses to get them on board with the concept. Merchants who need additional signs for their windows or want more information can call 408.691.7826.

NOVEMBER 9 - NOVEMBER 15, 2012

Program Certifies Veterans For Careers In IT (NAPSI)

There’s good news for veterans looking for a new career-and those who care about them.There is an information technology (IT) certification program designed to help veterans build on their military experience and make the successful transition to a new career in civilian life.The program, Troops to Tech Careers, helps returning veterans and their spouses who have an interest in an IT career receive the education, credentialing and job placement resources to be successful in this growing field. The program was created by an IT company called CompTIA. Training as a GatewayIn the case of Marine Corps veteran Derek LeMay, the training and certification served as a gateway to a position with Symantec Corporation, where he provides phone support to the company’s global enterprise IT customers. Said Darrell Adams, a technical man-

ager with the corporation, “Derek, when he sat down, pretty much blew our technical interview away. In fact, he came in on a Thursday and we offered him the job that Friday. It was that quick.”Adams added that the company’s engineers were impressed by LeMay’s command of networking and multiple operating systems and his ability to easily answer their questions. LeMay believes the certifications he obtained through the training gave him the opportunity to get the job and will continue to help him in the future.

New Careers in TechLeMay is among the many veterans Symantec has hired for its engineering and technical support positions. It promotes job openings to veterans through military. com, military transition assistance programs, and career fairs targeting veterans with security clearance.Said Ellen McLatchey, director of Global Diversity & Inclusion at Symantec, “We know that veterans participating in Troops to Tech are ea-

ger to contribute and have the skills and competencies needed to succeed at Symantec.”

A Three-Step ModelThe Troops to Tech Careers program is founded on the “Learn-Certify-Work” model, which is designed to create a clear pathway for veterans who want to start a career in IT. Benefit programs that veterans have used to cover the program costs include the Post-9/11 GI Bill, Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment, and the Workforce Investment Act.To learn more, visit the site at www. troopstotechcareers.org.

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