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VOLUME 32 NUMBER 6 FEB 4 - 10 2011 www.el-observador.com

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A dialogue of hope for detainees

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Get Ready for the Clipper

ebruary is the last month the paper Monthly Pass will be available for Caltrain. Beginning with the March pass, Caltrain Monthly passes will be available only on ClipperSM, the regional fare card. Paper One-way tickets, Day passes and zone upgrade tickets will continue to be sold at Caltrain ticket vending machines. Paper 8-ride tickets sales concluded Jan. 31. Since 8ride tickets are valid for 60 days from the date of purchase, they will be in circulation until April 1. Clipper is now fully operational on Caltrain, as well as on five other Bay Area transit systems – AC Transit, BART, Golden Gate Transit and Ferry, Muni and SamTrans. The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority will begin accepting Clipper Feb. 16. Caltrain customers can add Monthly passes, 8-ride tickets and cash to their Clipper cards. Card readers located in train stations read the Clipper card to verify that it is loaded with the current Monthly Pass, or deducts the cost of a trip or a ride from the card. Clipper customers with a valid Monthly Pass or 8-ride Ticket can receive a Monthly Parking Permit at Caltrain ticket vending machines by entering their 10-digit Clipper card number and then purchasing the permit.

Caltrain Clipper Tips Customers using Clipper must maintain $1.25 in cash on their card in addition to any Monthly Pass or 8-ride tickets loaded on the card. Cash and 8-ride Ticket customers must tag on and off for each trip. Monthly Pass customers only tag on and off for the first trip of the month. To learn more about using Clipper on Caltrain, visit www.caltrain.com/clipper. For a free Clipper card, visit www.clippercard.com or call 1.877.878.8883.

City officials commit to repair trust By Cinthia Rodriguez – El Observador undreds of faith leaders and community members met with San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed, City Manager Debra Figone and President of the County Board of Supervisors Dave Cortese at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in San Jose. The meeting was held to call on Mayor Reed to help rebuild community-police trust and ensure a stop to the crime wave of 2011. "We're losing our youth to gangs, our murder rate is at seven already this year, and we need to address the calls of our community to our top city leadership to recommit that our youth and the safety of our neighborhoods are top priorities," said Sheilah Lane, People Acting in Community Together (PACT) Leader and East San Jose resident. Generally, the total number of homicides for San Jose ranges from 20 to 30 a year. With 20 for all of 2010, but if the current rate of killings continued, the city would have roughly four times more deaths than usual. The faith community’s number one priority is public safety and believes that communitypolice trust is key to reducing the overall crime rate in San Jose. Last year, Our Lady of Guadalupe PACT surveyed 1,800 East San Jose residents on neighborhood safety and immigration issues. Lack of community trust in police, neighborhood safety, gangs, and a desire for better relationships with police surfaced as major concerns. One third of respondents said they

Finaliza 28/2/11. *No incluyes los pasteles de fruta fresca y los pasteles de queso crema.

Tu elección a la medida justa Pie de pollo o pie Shepherd’s, acompañado con una ensalada Cesar y una Rebanada de nuestro famoso pie de Marie’s. *No incluye los pasteles de fruta fresca y los pasteles de queso crema.

Un Platillo a B/c Precio

Adquiera cualquier platillo regular y dos bebidas y reciba el segundo platillo (del mismo precio o menos) a medio precio. Esta oferta no puede ser combinada con ninguna otra oferta, descuento o cupón. Este cupón aceptado a máximo de dos descuentos por grupo. Solamente el platillo de menor precio será descontado. No tiene valor. Valido solo en locaciones participantes. No es válido en el Día de San Valentín, 14/2/11. Expira el 28/2/11. POS Code: Mktg Promo 2.

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don’t trust the police and 35% said they have been stopped without cause. Three community members shared their personal stories about their encounters with the San Jose Police Department (SJPD) and their concerns with city leadership. One of the stories included a man’s firsthand experience with racial profiling and another man’s experience with his friend’s car being towed due to no license. Recently SJPD established a policy to protect immigrants from unnecessary car impoundments. PACT believes policies like that could help re-prioritize SJPD resources and repair relations, but more steps must be taken to further rebuild community trust in the police. “The answers made us feel more confident with the police and gave us hope that things will get better,” said Josefa Torres, East San Jose resident. PACT asked the city officials to work with the new Chief to establish a plan to building community-police trust and to report the progress of the implementation of the plan within six months. Among the requests made were to make the towing policy information in Spanish TO THOSE who are pulled over, as well as partnering to implement effective reentry programs for youth returning to the community from the juvenile justice system. “They are going to keep their word because there was determination and a solid yes, of it can be done,” said Salvador Vasquez, San Jose resident.

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The Gap Between Administration’s Rhetoric & Reality on Immigration Enforcement Continues?

point, right now I’d rather be us than the other side.” While Republicans are doing their eventual presidential nominee no favors by doubling down on their antiimmigrant brand image among Latino voters, there is no question that the Obama Administration’s credibility gap on immigration is a potential fly in the ointment of the President’s re-election. As America’s Voice has noted and election results bear out, Latino voters view immigration through an incredibly personal lens. In 2009, polling from Bendixen & Amandi showed that 62% of Latino voters know someone who is undocumented. And as Latino Decisions points out, millions of Latino citizens today are former undocumented immigrants who legalized their status under the Immigration Reform and Control Act and other laws. Finally, November 2010 polling by Latino Decisions of Latino voters in eight states with sizeable Latino voting blocs found, 60% of Latino voters said the issue of immigration was either “the most important” issue or “one of the most important” issues in determining their vote in 2010 – numbers that are even higher among Spanish-dominant voters. According to Frank Sharry, Executive Director of America’s Voice, “the President, who promised immigration reform would be a priority as a candidate, and reiterated his call for a bipartisan breakthrough on comprehensive reform in his recent State of the Union address, gets it. He wants a workable, controlled immigration system that reflects our best as a nation of laws and a nation of immigrants. But DHS and ICE act in ways that undermine community confidence and trust in his Administration. Just as the Administration expects Latino voters to deliver for the President’s re-election, so do Latino voters expect the President and his Administration to deliver their promises – to focus enforcement resources on those committing serious crimes and to spend political capital fighting for immigration reform.”

Ocurrielcias

ashington – A new report by the Migration Policy Institute (MPI) examining the 287(g) immigration enforcement program – a program that deputizes local law enforcement personnel to act as federal immigration agents – provides fresh evidence of the credibility gap between the rhetoric of DHS leadership in Washington, DC and the reality on the ground. And, in turn, this gap between promises made and promises kept could complicate efforts to produce a huge turnout of Latino voters in 2012. The leadership of DHS and ICE regularly promises to focus enforcement on the “worst of the worst.” With respect to the 287(g) program, Secretary Napolitano announced in July 2009 that the controversial program would continue but be subject to much tighter federal oversight and focus on the detention and removal of those considered “dangerous.” But, after careful research on the ground, the authoritative MPI report concludes, “the program is not targeted primarily or even mostly toward serious offenders.” It finds that fully half of those swept up into the federal government’s deportation machinery have been accused of traffic offenses or misdemeanors, or level 3 offenses, not the drug, property and violent crimes that are the agency’s level 1 and level 2 priorities. As a policy issue, this matters to leading law enforcement voices who have expressed concern and opposition to the 287(g) program. Many of America’s top cops believe that encouraging local police to enforce federal immigration law – especially when many of those brought into the deportation system are picked up in routine traffic stops – undermines the community policing strategies that rely on building trust, not fear. David Plouffe, President Obama’s 2008 Campaign Manager and a key strategist for his re-election effort, recently noted that “In a presidential-electionyear electorate, the Latino vote is playing a stronger and stronger role. So from an Electoral College stand-

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Happenings with Global Impact By Hilbert Morales

ecent global events highlight the role of personal communications in permitting residents to converse, reach a reasonable consensus, and act upon it. The recent successful overthrow of an oppressive Tunisian government preceded the demand by the Egyptian people for the end of its current dictatorship. What was the basic reason for this civil unrest? Simply stated it was the state of the local economy which did not provide employment to the masses of available workers so that they could earn the means needed to provide for themselves and their families. Humans need gainful employment essential for having a life with purpose and meaning. A global community having reliable tranquility coupled with stability based on law and order is essential to having an economy that provides jobs for the masses. Long term social stability rests on the ability of a nation’s government officials and its business leaders, to meet the needs and aspirations of its people. The people have a right to air their grievances. There must be a system of justice which permits resolution of grievances and is the basis for law and order in the land. There is a great number of residents who are becoming increasingly restless about the progress of our own government, at all levels, to provide ‘jobs’. The immediate recent response of governmental agencies. federal, state, and local, is to use allocated monies to build or repair the infrastructural elements of our nation (roads, bridges, airports, high speed rail, harbors, levies, flood control elements, etc.). What happens when all these projects come to a state of essential completion? Well, without the immediate engagement of the private sector, especially multinational corporations, whose business leaders are focused on profits, the economy will slide back to higher unemployment levels. Civil unrest results. It is not enough to have businesses focus on making profits. Using cybernetics, robotics, and automation, it is possible to increase production levels while employing only a fraction of the available work force. The others remain unemployed with reliance on the entitlement or welfare programs of this nation along with its altruistic

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nonprofit organizations. This situation does not satisfy the human soul which desires an appropriate level of respect and self-determination coupled with self-esteem. Business and government leaders must focus on the achievement of a new balance of purpose for business. Business today must strive to earn profits as well as provide employment for the residents of this global economy. If the global residents do not have a reliable income earned in the local economy located in a community which enjoys peace and tranquility, then a consumer market which purchases the goods and services manufactured by corporate factories will not be developed and will not exist. What follows is a situation now extant in America where its consumer economy has been severely damaged by the practice of business leaders to locate needed factories where skilled labor is available at least cost. Today, in the aggregate, American corporations, especially the multinationals, have at least $4 trillion in cash reserves which need to become engaged in corrective actions needed to provide work (jobs) for those who want and need them. Our elected officials have provided for jobs in the public sector. They have provided needed bail-out monetary support to prevent the global economy from going into a very severe recession. That was an essential first step. Today, business leaders must earn their keep by beginning to take those reasonable risks which may become profitable, but also which create the jobs in the private sector which the working classes need sooner rather than later. Today with the ability to communicate swiftly using hand held devices, it is possible to organize a demonstration which highlights the current plight of the underemployed and unemployed. The captains of industry must step up and earn their keep by doing their job. The recent happenings in Tunisia and Egypt demonstrate that governments can be toppled and economies disrupted by the masses of residents who have grievances that need to be addressed. Realize that this can happen here. Take note of these recent happenings with global impact.∆

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San Jose Independent Police Auditor Recruiting Teen Advisors

AN JOSÉ – The City of San Jose’s Office of the Independent Police Auditor (IPA) is recruiting 15 young people to participate in an IPA Teen Leadership Council or IPATLC. The group is being formed to provide insight to the IPA about youth interactions with the San Jose Police Department and about how to improve their relationship with law enforcement. The youth will receive leadership training and participate in IPA outreach efforts throughout the City this coming summer, 2011. To be considered for the IPA-TLC, an applicant must reside in San Jose and be between the ages of 14 to 18. One IPA-TLC member will be selected from each of the City’s ten City Council Dis-

tricts. In addition, the IPA will select five at-large members. Applications, which are available on-line at www.sanjoseca.gov/IPA, must be filed on or before February 28, 2011 at 5pm. The may be submitted by mail, email, fax or in-person. Further information can be obtained by calling (408) 794-6226. The mission of the IPA is to provide independent oversight of and instill confidence in the citizen complaint process through objective review of police misconduct investigations. Complaints of police misconduct can be filed with the IPA in person or by phone, fax, mail, or email. The IPA reports on patterns and trends to the City Council and makes recommendations for improvements to police policies. Congresista Zoe Lofgren visitó el pasado 31 de enero la agencia Second Harvest Food Bank localizado en el sur de San José. Lofgren prometió ayudar a que se simplifique el proceso de solicitudes y se elimine el pedido de huellas dáctilares. La congresista visitó las oficinas y revisó el largo proceso para completar solicitudes-tema que ha incluido en su agenda- para cambiar este largo y complicado trámite.

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Buscan simplicar trámite para ayuda de alimentos Por Rosario Vital El Observador unque usted no lo crea el estado de California se encuentra entre los peores que aprovecha los fondos federales para alimentos que permitirían ayudar a personas en necesidad. Hay más de cuatro millones de Californianos que califican para tener “Estampillas de Alimentos”, sin embargo sólo el 48% lo utiliza y 4.9 billones de dólares no son usados. Hay algo que no está funcionando bien. ¿Por qué si hay pobreza y desempleo las personas no solicitan ayuda?. La Congresista Zoe Lofgren dijo que parte del problema es que el trámite de solicitud es complicado-12 páginas de solicitud- a esto se suma la petición de huellas digitales, siendo una de las razones por las cuales la mayoría de las personas no se acercan a pedir. California es uno de los tres estados que requieren imágenes de huellas digitales como parte del proceso de solicitud. En California todos los miembros adultos del hogar deben ir a la oficina para dejar sus huellas digitales. Esto hace que el proceso de solicitud en California sea un asunto de familia - en otros estados sólo un adulto tiene que ir a la oficina. Esto significa que en California, las personas en necesidad no pueden beneficiarse plenamente de las solicitudes en línea (a través del internet) y centros de servicio por teléfono, mientras que otros estados han utilizado otras estrategias para mejorar el acceso.

Por su parte la agencia no lucrativa Second Harvest Food Bank ha puesto desde un tiempo atrás unidades móviles en el sur de San José y en Salinas que permiten buscar y orientar a personas a que soliciten ayuda para la “Estampillas de Alimentos” o para calificar en otros programas. "El uso de huellas digitales ya no se usan en otros lugares. Esto hace que la gente no reciba ayuda y también como consecuencia de esto el estado pierde dinero al no ser utilizado” explicó, Lofgren. Cuando se piden huellas digitales, la comunidad inmigrante no se siente cómoda. A pesar que la organización no lucrativa reitera que no tiene nada que ver con el estado migratorio, la comunidad no quiere ir ya que esto intimida a quienes necesitan comida y no lo hacen para evitar problemas. “En San José muchos inmigrantes califican para solicitar alimentos. Las familias con hijos nacidos en este país si califican para recibir estampillas de alimentos. De todos maneras proveemos ayuda de alimentos – a través de otros programas- sin importar estado migratorio”, dijo Mayra Tapia, Coordinadora para reclutar nuevos solicitantes. Durante su visita al Second Harvest Food Bank, la Congresista Lofgren hizo un recorrido a las instalaciones de esta agencia no lucrativa y espera que el Gobernador Jerry Brown apoye el esfuerzo de simplificar este proceso. Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre la ayuda de alimentos no dude en llamar al 1-800-984-3663. Hay personas que hablan español.

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“A restaurar la confianza”:

Jefe policial

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Condado Estimados residentes del Co ondado de Santa Clara: conclusión Este año marca la conclusió ón del noveno año del Plan de Arroyos Arro oyos Limpios y Seguros y de Protección Natural contra Inundaciones (Clean, Safe S Creeks and Natural Flood Protection Plan) con c 15 años de duración, duración un proyecto proyectto de ley incluido en la balota de noviembre de 2000 que e recibió un gran apoyo por parte parte de los electores del Condado de impuesto el condado que incluye Santa Clara, creando un im mpuesto especial a las parcelas en todo t conforme “pagar confor me sea necesario” necesario” a fin de financiar iniciativas para parra proteger a las propiedades de las inundaciones, añadirr senderos y salvaguardar los arroyos y ecosistemas.

Chris Moore fue confirmado el pasado 1ero de Febrero como el nuevo Jefe de Policía de San José. Moore es el 9no jefe policial de nuestra ciudad y trabajará duro para restaurar la confianza con la comunidad. Por Rosario Vital - El Observador

inalmente el pasado 1 de febrero se confirmó el nombramiento de Chris Moore como nuevo jefe de la policía de San José. “Necesitamos un departamento más efectivo, ofrezco mi honestidad e integridad para trabajar con todas las organizaciones no lucrativas, organizaciones comunitarios e individuos que busquen un cambio”, dijo Moore durante su primer discurso como jefe del departamento policial. Moore anunció la creación de la Mesa de Asesoría Comunitaria compuesta por organizaciones, individuos que se unan a un gran cambio en la ciudad de San José. A su turno LaDoris Cordell, Directora de la Oficina Auditora Independiente de la Policía, expresó su conformidad por el nombramiento de Moore, también consideró notable el hecho de haber sido invitada a hablar durante su presentación. “Estoy segura que demostrará su liderazgo extraordinario gracias a su capacidad de escuchar y tomar acción y sobre todo por su compromiso de liderar un departamento rodeado de justicia e igualdad”. Cordell exhortó al jefe policial a trabajar con transparencia. “Pido que tenga la valentía de hacer lo que tenga que hacer para prevalecer lo correcto y apropiado en su departamento y en la comunidad”. Moore explicó que no será fácil pero tampoco imposible el reto que tiene que cumplir. De todos modos, el nuevo jefe está dispuesto al cambio. “Hemos seleccionado a una persona que reune las cualidades de iniciar un gran cambio. Gracias a su inteligencia, servicio y conocimiento de esta ciudad consideramos que Moore es la persona ideal para este puesto”, dijo Debra Figone, Administradora de la ciudad. Moore tiene 25 años al servicio policial y le espera una gran tarea, sobre todo cuando el departamento enfrenta problemas financieros. Tendría que despedir a más de 1,200 oficiales. “Me alegra la elección de Moore. Fue el primer jefe que suspendió la incautación de vehículos a los conductores sin licencias. También elogio el hecho de que dio lugar a Diane Urban el lugar que merece, algo que nunca hizo el anterior jefe”, dijo Aaron Reséndez, activista de la comunidad. Por lo pronto la póliza de decomiso de vehículos por 30 días fue cambiada. Comienzo de un buen entendimiento entre los inmigrantes y el nuevo jefe policial.

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parte implementado Aguas Valle Como par te del plan im plementado por el Distrito de Agua as del V a alle de Santa Clara Valley (Santa Clara V a alley Water Waterr District), los electores autorizaron la formación formación de un Comité Independiente de Monitoreo Monitore eo (IMC) con el objetivo de monitorear monito orear el progreso del plan y resultados cerciorarse de que los result tados del plan sean satisfechos de una a manera eficiente en función de costos. Consistente con co on dicho objetivo, el IMC se reúne reúúne como comité completo informe bianualmente y hace uso de e cuatro subcomités en funciones para a que se genere un infor me de supervisión super visión anual que detalla deta alla la situación de cada una de las principales disposiciones prometidas resultantes que les fueron pr rometidas a los electores en 2000. 1. Los hogares, escuelas, escue elas, negocios y redes de transporte transporte están protegidos de las inundaciones inundacione es Existen nueve proyectos proyecto os de protección contra inundaciones inundacione es a fin de dar protección a aproximadamente 16,000 16,,000 hogares, negocios y escuelas. El Distrito de Aguas también elimina el sedimento de de flujo necesaria d los arroyos a fin de conservar conser var la capacidad c para que las aguas resultantes ressultantes de una inundación sean transportadas transsportadas con seguridad a las bahías de San Francisco Francisco y Monterey. Monterey. 2. Agua limpia y segura segu ura en nuestros arroyos y bahías bahías esstá implementando proyectos para mejorar me ejorar la calidad del agua en El Distrito de Aguas está bah hías, así como para eliminar la basura a y el grafiti de los corredores nuestros arroyos y bahías, de nuestros arroyos. 3. Protección, mejoramiento mejora amiento o restitución de ecosistemas ecosisttemas saludables en los arroyos y bahías Se están llevando a cabo ca abo iniciativas orientadas a mejorar la salud de los arroyos y del hábitat que los rodea. Estas actividades no se limitan tan sólo a los bancos de las vías s fluviales a fin de que reflejen las condiciones de toda la cuenca, r cuenca, incluyendo la salud de las aves, animales y peces peces silvestres. 4. Senderos, parquess y espacios abiertos a lo largo de las vías fluviales El Distrito de Aguas está trabajando en la creación de senderos y espacios abiertos e s abiertos dentro de las cuencas, de protección contra cuenca as, corredores de los arroyos y diques d inundaciones de los alrededores alrededores a fin de que la comunidad pueda visitarlos y disfrutarlos. Los miembros del IMC to toman man con absoluta seriedad esta tarea a de supervisión super visión que ha sido electores. informe ordenada por los electore es. Tal Tal a y como se describió en el info orme de este año, el impuesto local a las parcelas sólo o financia una porción de varios proyectos pro oyectos de protección contra inundaciones de gran m magnitud. Desafortunadamente, Desafortunadamente, la porción po orción anticipada de fondos federales y estatales nec necesarios cesarios para concluir estos proyectos proyecto os a tiempo no ha resultado suficiente. Debido a ello,, algunos de estos proyectos se encuentran encuentran en peligro de no ser concluidos a tiempo o de e no ser concluidos. concluidos. Si usted está tan preocupado como lo estamos nosotros de que las iniciat iniciativas tivas de protección contra inundacioness no se estén llevando a cabo conforme programado, confor me a lo programad do, le invito a leer nuestro informe informe y a ponerse en contacto con el junta personal del distrito y su jun nta de directores, así como con sus representantes representantes federales y estatales. información Para mayor infor mación sobre sobre nuestras actividades en su área o para obtener una copia del informe infor me anual, por favor comuníquese c con Karna Karna DuQuite al (408) (4 408) 265-2607, ext. 2944 o visite www.valleywater.org. www w..valleywaterr.org . . Quisiera extender una invitación invitació ón a los miembros del público nuestra para que asistan a nuestr a próxima reunión, la l cuall tendrá d lugar lug l ar ell 5 de d mayo de d 2011. Atentamente,

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A new start for your finances T

(ARA) here's no doubt the past few years have been difficult economically, but there's no better time than now to finally take control of your finances. Everest College's accounting instructors offer some expert tips on how to get your finances in order for the coming year and beyond. "It's never too early or too late to educate yourself about your finances and to take control of your spending and saving," says Roxanne Phillips, accounting instructor at Everest College in Colorado Springs, Colo. Patricia Underwood, accounting instructor at Everest College in Salt Lake City, which offers accounting degree programs, recommends four ways to help you get started: 1. Assess your finances "Before you can make a plan for the future, the first thing you need to do is understand where you really are," says Underwood. Start by making a list of all sources of income and expenses, including mortgage payments, rent, utilities, car payments and insurance and credit card payments. "You can't make a financial plan until you realize how much of your income is truly discretionary," says Underwood.

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If you recently experienced a significant change in your personal or financial life, then you may also benefit from consulting a financial professional. Even if you have to pay some money up front, a professional financial manager can help you identify possible tax breaks, or advise you on possible debt management strategies.

Underwood also advises you to get a copy of your credit report. "By law, you are entitled to one free credit report every 12 months. Getting your credit report at the start of the year can become a new financial tradition and will ensure you don't forget," she says. You should examine your credit report closely for any errors or fraudulent charges. 2. Organize your finances After you've assessed your situation, make a monthly budget with concrete, manageable goals - you don't have to be a certified public accountant to do it. Specifically, design a monthly budget, set aside a certain time each week devoted to managing your finances and automate as many of your payments as possible. Moving to automatic deductions not only makes sure your bills are paid on time, but can also save you time and hassle.

If you are not sure how much you currently spend, then you should keep a "financial log" for one month, in which you record all expenses on discretionary items. 3. Start saving "There is only one rule to saving - spend less than you earn," Underwood says. The key to saving is to create and commit to a reasonable budget that includes manageable savings goals. Once you set savings goals, Underwood suggests you share them with relatives or friends, and schedule regular check-ins. "You want to make yourself accountable for meeting your savings goals," says Underwood. To make the most of your saving, Underwood suggests you see if your employer offers a 401(k) as part of your benefit package, which allows you to deduct savings automatically and actually reduces your taxable income. Underwood also explains that if your employer offers a matching 401(k) option, you want to maximize

your savings to take full benefit of the matched amount. "Matching benefits are essentially free money," she says. 4. Deal with your debt For many, credit card debt can seem overwhelming, but there are a number of steps you can take to feel in control of your payments again. Underwood also urges you to consult debt consolidation companies, which gather debt from various credit cards under one umbrella account, and help you reduce monthly payments. However, the most important piece of advice Underwood offers is to get informed. There are a number of accounting programs and informational websites available to get you started. "The more you know about your finances and your options, the better consumer and investor you will be," says Underwood.

Salud Financiera en español

ste sábado 5 de febrero no deje de participar en una conferencia gratuita sobre temas financieros. Juan Lezamenta y Carlos Alvarado, especialistas en finanzas estarán a cargo de estos talleres educativos. La primera parte comprende la historia e importancia de los impuestos en Estados Unidos. En estos talleres aprenderá a educarse en el pago de impuestos. Aprenda todo sobre crédito tributario, reembolsos y todo lo relacionado a los contribuyentes.

La segunda parte del taller se enfocará en la bolsa de valores, inversionistas, fondos mutuos y todo lo relacionado al mundo financiero. Es una gran oportunidad que no debe pasar por alto. La información es proporcionada en nuestro propio idioma. La cita es a las 9:30 am en la 3080 de la Monterey Hwy en la ciudad de San José. A partir de las 2:30pm a 4:00 pm se preparan impuestos gratuitamente. Mayores informes en 1-800-958-4023. O sshispanic@sshispanic.com

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One of the most important medical professionals you will likely never see (ARA) tart naming all the medical professionals you may run into at a hospital cafeteria: physicians, nurses, pharmacists and maybe a respiratory therapist or a laboratory technician. How about a radiation technician or a surgical technician? Continuing with your list, you may come up with a few more professionals, including a surgical resident, obstetrician, trauma surgeon, scrub nurse and a few interns. Right about now you're probably running out of answers. This is a typical response from the casual observer. There is one medical professional that people outside of the hospital family seldom see. However, inside the hospital this professional is known as one of the most important links in a health care team: the biomedical equipment technician or BMET for short. So, what exactly is a BMET? "A biomedical equipment technician is a key hospital support professional who ensures that medical equipment functions properly," says Scott Percy, program director

and department chair of the Biomedical Equipment Technology Department at Brown Mackie College - Tucson. The job entails routine maintenance, calibration and repair of the equipment. "This equipment, utilized by all hospital departments in treating and monitoring patients, must operate correctly every single hour and day of the year," Percy continues. "No days off. It is a mega-job and a mentally demanding job that must be performed at 100 percent all the time. No excuses. And it can be one of the most rewarding careers you can imagine." If you have ever visited an emergency room or had surgery, you have seen a portion of all the monitors and machines - both beeping and silent - for which the BMET is responsible. A typical BMET enrolls in a two-year college program to earn an Associate of Applied Science degree in Biomedical Equipment Technology. In the course of study, the student gains comprehensive knowledge of electronic theory and application, computer systems and applications

and anatomy and physiology. Even greater focus is placed on medical instrumentation function and patient application. The U.S. Department of Labor reports that employment opportunities for this position are expected to grow faster than average from now until 2018. Reasons cited for exceptional growth include a rising demand for health care services and increasing complexity of medical technology. "The typical student studying to become a BMET is atypical," says Percy. "The student could be prior military assigned to aircraft maintenance or a recent high school graduate. The student could be an automotive technician or a mom with grown kids. Whether the student is 25 or 55, it makes no difference. If you are focused, willing to learn, have a professional attitude and a sense of empathy for the patients, you can be a success." "The common thread running through all successful BMETs is threefold. First, a heightened sense of customer service. Second, concern for the ultimate customer - the pa-

HCCSV Receives Recognition

he State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Northern Region Hispanic Chamber of Commerce recognized the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Silicon Valley as the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hispanic Chamber of the Year 2010â&#x20AC;?. The Director of the HCCSV, Dennis King, is seen with the two awards presented to the Chamber.

tient. And third, respect for the hospital staff. In addition, the BMET serves everyone else connected in any way to all of the above," continues Percy. "Can working as a BMET be difficult at times? Sure. The success rate can never be less than 100 percent - ever. BMETs encounter real life and death situations and the outcomes cannot be reversed," Percy explains. "Will there be times when you wish you had four arms and could run the 100-yard dash in 9.8 seconds? You bet. But then, anything worthwhile is seldom a slam dunk. Working as a BMET can be the most rewarding career choice you can make. I know. I made that choice 33 years ago, and I never looked back. Now I am responsible for training the next generation of BMETs, and I wouldn't have it any other way."

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Redwood City Library Hosting Bay Area Gardeners Foundation College Seminar

Teens Ignore Parents in Facebook

ew York, NY - According to Kaplan Test Prep’s latest survey* on social networking trends and practices among today’s teens, 35% of teens whose parents are on Facebook report that they are actually not online friends with them. Of that group, 38% say the reason they are not friends is because they’ve ignored mom or dad’s friend request. But even as some teens ignore their parents’ friend requests, 82% say that mom and dad are either “very involved” (44%) or “somewhat involved” (38%) in their academic lives. “Although for generations high school students have come to accept and even embrace their parents’ involvement in their academic work and the college admissions process, Face-

book continues to be the new frontier in the ever evolving relationship between parent and child,” said Kristen Campbell, executive director, college prep programs, Kaplan Test Prep. “When a teen ignores a parent’s friend request, it doesn’t necessarily mean that they are hiding something, but it could mean that this is one particular part of their life where they want to exert their independence. Alternatively, some parents and their children may actually mutually decide to keep their Facebook lives private from one another.” Other key Kaplan Test Prep survey results: 16% of teens who are friends with their parents on Facebook report that being friends with them was a precondition for being allowed to create

their own profile. 38% say that if their parents were able to see their progress in their SAT or ACT prep classes – just like they track their progress in school – that they would have put more effort in. A separate May 2010 Kaplan Test Prep survey of 973 high school students reported that of teens who said their parents were on Facebook, a much higher percentage (56%) provided their parents with full profile access – status updates, party photos and all – than with no access at all (34%). Only 9% of teens gave their parents limited access. The survey was conducted by email of 2,313 Kaplan Test Prep students who took the SAT and/or ACT between June 2010 and December 2010.

edwood City, CA –The Redwood City Public Library is hosting a College Seminar, provided by the Bay Area Gardeners Foundation, for parents and students from middle school to college age. The seminar will provide valuable information about higher education, schools, financial aid, scholarships, and more. This special Seminar takes place on Saturday, February 5th, 2011 at 1 pm, at Redwood City’s Downtown Library, 1044 Middlefield Road. This Seminar will provide useful information for our youth and their parents about college options, to help them find the right college path, create a plan for college success, complete their higher education, and continue to grow as valued members of our community. During this Seminar, special guest speakers will inspire and motivate, with a great deal of real-life information that will help students and their parents as they move toward college. Saturday’s Seminar will include: * Redwood City Vice Mayor (and Cañada College professor) Alicia Aguirre, talking about college education * Margie Carrington of Cañada College, providing information on state and federal programs * An overview of the many great, helpful Library programs provided by the Redwood City Public Library * Scholarship applications for Bay Area Gardeners Foundation, and other organizations * Light refreshments will be provided by the Redwood City Public Library More information on this Bay Area Gardeners Foundation College Seminar is available by calling (650) 655.2002, or emailing bagfoundation@yahoo.com. The Bay Area Gar-

deners Foundation is a non-profit organization committed to providing financial support to eligible economically disadvantaged students. Their website is www.bagf.org <http://www.bagf.org> . Bilingual flyers for this Seminar are available online. The Redwood City Public Library offers many free programs for children, adults, and families, and is the learning center of our community. For more information about library events and services you may access the library’s home page at www.redwoodcity.org/library or call 780-7026.

CatalinoTapia, founder of Bay Area Gardeners Foundation

San Jose Unified School District recognized for Seal of Biliteracy

an Jose, CA. Recently, the San Jose Unified School District Board of Education was presented with a plaque from the California Department of Education recognizing San Jose Unified School District for implementing the Seal of Biliteracy. This is a statewide program that honors students who have attained proficiency in English and one or more other languages by high school graduation

Last year, San Jose Unified School District had seventy-seven biliterate graduates in Spanish and English. These graduates received a “Special Recognition” certificate from the San Jose Unified Board of Education congratulating them on their outstanding achievement. With four elementary Two-Way Bilingual Immersion programs (Bachrodt, Gardner, Trace and Willow Glen Elementary), a K-8 program at River Glen, and an

immersion strand at Hoover Middle School, SJSUD expects a continued increase in the number of students achieving this recognition. The purposes for instituting the Seal of Biliteracy are: • To encourage students to study languages • To certify attainment of biliteracy • To recognize and value the biliteracy skills of all students

• To provide employers with a method of identifying people with language and biliteracy skills • To provide universities with a method to recognize and give credit to applicants • To prepare students with 21st century skills • To strengthen intergroup relationships, affirm the value of diversity, and honor the multiple cultures and languages of a community

Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Vincent Matthews, stated, “As our students proceed into the 21st Century, the ability to be proficient in more than one language is a skill that will definitely give them an advantage in any field they choose to enter. Broadening their communication sphere, by knowing the cultural as well as the verbal components of a language, will deepen their future professional and experiential relationships.”

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¿A punto de elegir la universidad de sus sueños?

Asegúrese de considerar factores clave. Por María de los Ángeles Corral, del College Board

illones de estudiantes de preparatoria y sus padres están en la encrucijada de seleccionar una universidad que represente todo aquello que siempre han soñado. No es una decisión fácil, y se deben considerar factores esenciales. Ángel Pérez es el primer invitado del año a mi columna para compartirles algunos consejos. Es director de admisiones a cargo de las matriculaciones en la Universidad Pitzer del sur de California. María: ¿Cuáles son los factores más importantes que se deberían considerar para encontrar la universidad ideal? Ángel: Siempre digo que hay que enfocarse en tres áreas: social, académica y financiera. En el aspecto social, se deben buscar recursos, actividades que tengan eco y personas que conecten con el estudiante. Los estudiantes deben preguntarse: "¿Me ayuda la misión de la escuela a ver qué tipo de persona quiero ser?" La mejor forma de hacerlo es visitando la universidad. Hablen con otros estudiantes; a la mayoría les encanta hablar con posibles estudiantes. María: Hábleme de la parte académica. Ángel: La mayoría de los estudiantes piensan que saben lo que quieren estudiar cuando llegan a la universidad, pero aproximadamente el 50 por ciento de ellos cambia de parecer. Recomiendo a los estudiantes que consideren una escuela que sea exigente y ofrezca una amplia selección de títulos universitarios. Algunos chicos eligen estudios de pre-medicina porque les inspiró un programa de televisión, y cuando toman química orgánica no les gusta. María: ¿Cómo deben lidiar las familias con el factor financiero? Ángel: En mi experiencia, lo que los padres tienen dentro del presupuesto no siempre es lo que pueden pagar. Es muy importante que mantengan el diálogo a lo largo del proceso de ayuda financiera. No tengan miedo del precio de una escuela porque tienen a su disposición ayuda financiera orientada a sus necesidades existentes; cuanto más cuesta la escuela, mayor es su necesidad. Entiendan todos los costos y hagan el mayor esfuerzo posible para buscar ayuda y becas con el fin de minimizar la carga financiera. María: ¿Qué errores se pueden hacer a la hora de seleccionar una escuela? Ángel: No se enfoquen demasiado en si hay otros latinos en la escuela. El estudiante tiene que sentir que pertenece, pero también tiene que apartarse de aquello a lo que está acostumbrado para poder crecer de maneras nuevas. Investiguen si hay programas de vuelos para estudiantes minoritarios si no pueden costear la visita a escuelas fuera de su área; estos programas cubren los gastos. María: ¿Cómo saben los estudiantes si lo mejor para ellos es asistir a una escuela lejana?

Ángel: Los estudiantes tienen que encontrar el equilibrio adecuado entre estar lo suficientemente apartados, pero también lo suficientemente cerca, de familiares y amigos. Hay que preguntarse a uno mismo: "¿Qué cantidad de espacio necesito para crecer como persona y enfocarme en mis estudios?" En casa, a veces, hay demasiadas cosas que distraen y demasiadas exigencias de la familia que dificultan bastante centrarse en la escuela. María: Hasta hoy, lamento que mis padres no me permitieran solicitar a escuelas fuera de mi estado. No hay duda que la mayoría de los padres latinos tienen sus reservas que su hijo o hija de 17 años sepa lo que quiere y necesita en la vida. Sin embargo, los chicos ya saben qué entorno necesitan para que les vaya bien académicamente. Los padres deben recordar que los adultos jóvenes necesitan hacerse dueños de esta fase de sus vidas. Si los padres lo han hecho bien, esos valores positivos que aprenden los chicos en casa les seguirán a donde quiera que vayan. De acuerdo a Ángel, los estudiantes también deben comparar recursos, como empleos y pasantías donde viven y en la zona a donde estén interesados en irse. Eso quizás les ayude a tomar la decisión. Un excelente lugar para que los futuros estudiantes universitarios y sus padres empiecen a conocer lo que cuestan y lo que ofrecen las universidades es a través del College Board en www.collegeboard.org, y también www.collegeboard.org/enespanol. Favor de enviar sus preguntas a: mcorral@collegeboard.org.

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Un diálogo de esperanza para los detenidos Por Rosario Vital El Observador

esolación, tristeza e injusticia viven personas sin historial criminal que son encarceladas y que viven toda una odisea durante su proceso de deportación. La detención de los inmigrantes ha crecido considerablemente en los Estados Unidos. Un promedio de 33,000 inmigrantes están en centros de detención en todo el país. Cerca de 400,000 personas fueron detenidas en el 2010. Los inmigrantes-incluidos los residentes legales permanentes son detenidos por una variedad de razones, pero casi la mitad de todos los inmigrantes detenidos no tienen antecedentes penales. Este es el caso de Emma, (por razones de seguridad EO se reserva el nombre real) quien en enero del año pasado fue detenida por un policía de la ciudad de Campbell. El policía la

detuvo por llevar vidrios oscuros en su vehículo. El oficial al notar que Emma no tenía licencia y tenía una orden de deportación, la trasladó al centro de reclusión de Santa Clara, luego pasó a la cárcel de mujeres en Milpitas. Luego de permanecer 7 días entre reclusas encarceladas por drogas, otras por homicidios y otras por ser miembro de alguna pandilla, Emma fue trasladada a Sacramento. En la prisión de Yuba permaneció dos meses, luego fue llevada a San Francisco, hasta que finalmente después de tres meses fue deportada a El Salvador. “Fueron momentos muy difíciles en mi vida. Jamás había cometido algún crimen, mi único delito fue no tener documentos. Viví momentos de soledad y sin comunicación porque no tienes idea de lo que te va a pasar a la hora siguiente”, dijo la joven de 21 años.

Ante miles de situaciones similares como las de Emma el programa Detention Dialogues de la Escuela de Leyes de la Universidad de Santa Clara (Diálogos con Detenidos) trata de llenar un vacío que enfrentan los inmigrantes que no tienen familiares en este país y permanecen por tiempos indeterminados bajo prisión. "El promedio de días de encarcelamiento de un inmigrante es de 30 días. La duración de la detención sin embargo varía considerablemente. Hay retiros voluntarios y aquellos que persiguen salir pronto. Tanto como el 25 % de la población detenida es liberada en un día, 38 % en una semana, el 71% sale en menos de un mes, y el 95 % salen en cuatro meses. Menos del uno por ciento de todos los apresados, unos 2,100 extranjeros, son detenidos por un año o más", dijo Cristina Fialho Co-fundadora de Dialogue Detention. La situación se complica

Más de la mitad de los inmigrantes encarcelados no tienen antecedentes penales y son apresados por cometer delitos menores. Ellos cumplen su condena mientras se resuelve sus casos. Algunos co rren la suerte de ser deportados o salir de presión en corto tiempo. Otros llevan hasta dos años a la espera de apelar su caso. (Read english version www.el-observador.com) cuando los encarcelados son trasladados a prisiones de otros estados. “La inmigración dice que para tenerlo lejos de sus familiares hay que pasarlos a otros cárceles. Muchos de ellos son llevados a los estados de Arizona, Texas y otras a la cárcel de San Diego o Lousiana y los familiares no tienen idea que pasa con ellos. Me ha tocado representar y he pedido se lleven las cortes en California pero la inmigración no acepta”, dijo Lynette Parker, Abogada de Inmigración quien apoya el proyecto de “Detention Dialogue” de la Escuela de Leyes de la Universidad de Santa Clara. Hace falta compañía "Los individuos detenidos están aislados y les hace falta estar conectados con el mundo exterior ", dijo Fialho. El programa busca voluntarios a que se unan para ayudarlos y hacerles saber a estas personas que no están olvidadas. Muchos de ellos no tienen familias otros no pueden comunicarse con los suyos. No se tiene que ser un abogado, ni tampoco un doctor o un trabajador social. Simplemente se busca un ciudadano común y corriente con más 18

años de edad. Es importante haber sido autorizado por el centro de detención y haber tomado un entrenamiento de 90 minutos. Es un compromiso de un año y serán movilizados hasta el centro de reclusión. Fialho explicó que el sistema de detenciones de inmigración vive una profunda crisis. “La crisis se ha expandido dramáticamente y el gobierno federal ha utilizado a las detenciones como una herramienta para el control de la inmigración”, expresó Fialho. Aunque la Oficina de Aduanas e Inmigración (ICE) posee y opera sus propios centros de detención, también "compra" espacio de camas en más de 300 cárceles del condado y ciudad para mantener a la mayoría de sus detenidos. A pesar que infringir una ley de inmigración es una violación civil, los inmigrantes detenidos en estas cárceles locales se mezclan con la población penal local. Tal como sucedió en el caso de Emma quien fue detenida por no tener licencia y estuvo conviviendo con reclusas que habían cometido crímenes mayores. Gracias a una solicitud

hecha por Detention Dialogues en diciembre de 2010, el condado de Santa Clara paró la detención de inmigrantes por el ICE . “Al mismo tiempo la oficina del ICE dejó de enviar detenidos por asuntos de inmigración al Condado de Santa Clara. Por su parte el Condado de Contra Costa empezó a reclutar inmigrantes en el local de Richmond. Este lugar tiene una supervisión directa y cuenta con un programa educativo. Este es un lugar ideal para iniciar visitas”, nos explicó la cofundadora de “Detention Dialogues”. Las personas que tengan interés de ofrecer su tiempo y visitar a inmigrantes detenidos pueden visitar http://detentiondialogues.blogspot.com/. El próximo 26 de febrero se hará la primera charla de entrenamiento a quienes deseen ser voluntarios para hacer visitas y dar una palabra de esperanza a mucha gente inocente que está tras las rejas. Detention Dialogue recibe subvención de Bannan Grant del Centro Ignacio por la Educación Jesuita de la Universidad de Santa Clara. ∆

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Nuevos vehículos híbridos en el aeropuerto

e pusieron en circulación cinco nuevos autobuses híbridos en el aeropuerto internacional de San José. Este servicio de transporte del VTA movilizará a viajeros y cuidará nuestra ciudad con la

reducción del 96% de emisión de gases. Desde agosto de 2010 fueron distribuidos estos nuevos autobuses de la ruta # 10 que cubre céntricas calles de San José y el aeropuerto.

2011 Azteca Mexica New Year

arious Native American and Native Mexica traditional dancers, singers, elders and teachers from throughout the Nations gathered to celebrate the New Year “12 Reed” at the National Hispanic University. With the support of the City of San Jose and numerous community supporters, including El Observador, we continue to bring positive gatherings to help educate the community

Policías valientes

os efectivos policiales Frank Hagg y Nicholas Bronte fueron reconocidos por el Jefe de Policía de San José, Chris Moore por su valentía y su esfuerzo en combatir el crimen en San José. Haggs y Bronte participaron en un operativo de alto riesgo y exponiendo su vida lograron capturar a miembros de una pandilla peligrosa en nuestra ciudad. En pleno tiroteo los oficiales capturaron a estos peligrosos pandilleros. De otro lado los policías arrestaron a un presunto sospechoso se cree fue responsable de un homicidio ocurrido el pasado 21 de enero. Sin la rápida acción de estos efectivos el presunto asesino estaría cometiendo más crímenes.

“Arriesgan su vida y me siento orgulloso de contar con policías que están ayudando a que nuestra ciudad esté segura”, dijo el Jefe de Policía de San José, Moore. De otro lado Haggs y Bronte humildemente aceptaron este reconocimiento expresando que ambos lo hacen por su compromiso y amor a las filas policiales y también por hacer de San José una de las ciudades más seguras. En la foto El Jefe de Policía Chris Moore, los oficiales Frank Hagg y Nicholas Bronte mostrando su placa de reconocimiento por su valiente acción. La ceremonia tuvo lugar el pasado 1ero de febrero en las oficinas de la Asociación de Policía de San José.

and create compassion for the Native cultures of the Bay Area, California, U.S., Mexico and beyond. The number 12 represents continuous acquiring of internal beauty and brightness of our essence and spirit, like the light of the Sun. The people born with the #12 are transparent, serene and reliable. Those born on the Acatl have very awakened intelligence, avid to know and ana-

lyze without passion, always with their objectives in mind. (Translated from the book Cuahpohualli by Maestro Arturo Meza Guitierrez.) Photo above is of 2010 Proclamation, from the City Councilmember Kansen Chu and his wife, presented to the Maestros and members of Azteca Mexica New Year group. (Mexican New Year is going to take place in March 12 and 13, 2011)

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Allergies Lower Risk of Low- and High-grade Glioma

HILADELPHIA — The more allergies one has, the lower the risk of developing low- and high-grade glioma, according to data published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research. Researchers from the University of Illinois at Chicago used self-reported data on medically diagnosed allergies and antihistamine use for 419 patents with

glioma and 612 cancer-free patients from Duke University and NorthShore University HealthSystem. Controls had no history of brain tumors or any cancers, and did not have a history of neurodegenerative disease. “Other studies have found a correlation between allergies and glioma risk,” said Bridget McCarthy, Ph.D., a research associate professor of epidemiology at the University of Illinois at Chicago School of Public Health. “In this study we con-

firmed that allergies are protective and found that the more allergies one has, the more protected he or she is.” Participants completed a web-based or telephone survey and were asked if they were medically diagnosed with allergies or asthma at least two years prior to the survey, and if so, the age of diagnosis. In addition, they were asked to indicate the number of individual allergies within each of the following groupings: seasonal, pet, medication, food and other. Included in the survey were details on regular medication usage two years or more prior to the survey, and information on specific medication brands, frequency and duration of usage. Allergies appeared to be protective and provided a reduced risk for those with who have a higher number and more types of allergies, according to the study results. Age of allergy diagnosis and years since diagnosis were not associated with glioma risk. In addition, antihistamine use, including diphenhydramine hydrochloride (a possible neurocarcinogen), did not appear to affect glioma risk separately from the effects of allergies. “Our study confirms that there is a relationship between the immune system of allergy sufferers and glioma risk,” said McCarthy. “A comprehensive study of allergies and antihistamine use with standardized questions and biological markers is essential to further delineate the biological mechanism that may be involved in brain tumor development.”

Health

New Website Helps People Understand Natural Medicine

URHAM, N.C.– As New Year’s resolutions are well underway and health care costs are on the rise, many people are trying to live healthy, more natural lifestyles. But when it comes to natural medicine, with so many unfamiliar terms and practices, many people do not know where to begin. Natur a l Health Resource is a new website designed to help people navigate the natural health world and learn more about alternative and complimentary therapies, natural and homeopathic remedies, and ways to balance the body, enhancing overall wellness. “With the rising cost of health care, more people are looking toward natural alternatives to traditional medicine,” said Richard Wolfe, founder of Natural Health Resource. “ We designed this website for people who are new to holistic medicine and often know little about the various practices and treatments in the field, or how to find a natural health practitioner.” Natural Health Resource provides visitors with timely articles, videos and other information regarding the latest in natural and holistic health, including general wellness, massage therapy, chiropractic care, herbal medicine, reiki and yoga. The website also features a directory of more than 90,000 natural health practitioners searchable by area of practice, city and zip code. A resources section includes a glossary page that describes common terms and practices used in natural health and provides explanations of the various degrees and certifications earned by natural health practitioners. “It’s hard to evaluate an acupuncturist or reiki professional if you’ve never been to one and don’t know what to expect,” Wolfe said. “Our glossary and news articles are designed to help people make informed decisions when seeking treatment.” On the website, readers also will discover what vitamins, minerals and supplements the body needs, how they can improve health and prevent disease, and the recommended daily intakes and sources for each. Additionally, Natural Health Research includes a book section where visitors can find a large variety of books covering a range of topics in health and wellness. In the future, Natural Health Resource plans to include articles and columns from practitioners of natural health as well as a forum where people can ask practitioners questions. Visit the website at http://www.FindAlternativeHealth.org.

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California’s Teen Births Continue Decline

acramento – Continuing a trend in California of nearly two decades, births to teenage mothers dropped again in 2009, reaching a record low, Dr. Mark Horton, director of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) announced today. There were 47,811 births to teens ages 15-19 in 2009, a reduction from the 51,704 births the previous year. “Early teenage childbearing has been recognized to have negative consequences for adolescent mothers, their children, and society as a whole,” said Horton. “For all these reasons, achieving a record low teen birth rate in California is an important accomplishment.” California’s teen birth rate declined from 35.2 births for every 1,000 teens in 2008 to 32.1 in 2009. In contrast, when teen births reached its peak in California in 1991, the teen birth rate was 70.9, more than twice as high as the rate in 2009. While Hispanic teens continued to have the highest birth rate in 2009, they demonstrated the largest absolute reduction when compared to other major race or ethnic groups. The Hispanic teen birth rate dropped from 61.9 in 2007 to 50.8 in 2009, a striking decrease of 11.1 teen births per 1,000.

Don't Skip Routine Dental Cleanings (NewsUSA)

ost people brush and floss their teeth regularly. However, many of these same people are also skipping trips to the dentist. Yes, money may be tight. But is the long-term risk worth the temporary monetary reward? Lack of coverage may be contributing to skipped dental visits. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, of the 172 million Americans under 65 who have health insurance, 45 million don't have dental care. Medicare doesn't cover routine dental care, and many dentists don't accept Medicaid. Dental procedures can be costly -- Americans spent $102 billion on dental services in 2009. Yet, a simple routine cleaning costs much less than a root canal. Insured or not, these tips will help you with the preventive care that could save you big in the long run: * If you have insurance, use it. Don't view the dentist as an inconvenience. * Uninsured? Don't worry. People without insurance can seek out dental clinics or training

schools associated with universities. Training schools often search for patients to help develop students' skills. Volunteering for a practice cleaning session may only cost a small fee -- or it may be free. * Watch what you eat. Sticky, sugary foods adhere to teeth, providing food for the destructive bacteria that cause dental diseases. Try to avoid candy and sodas, and limit snacking, so you're not constantly bathing your teeth in sugar. Drink water after eating to flush food from your mouth. * Clean your teeth regularly. Yes, you've heard it before -- brush twice daily and floss at least once daily. You may also want to try oral care probiotics, or "beneficial" bacteria, such as EvoraPlus (www.myevoraplus.com). The probiotics compete with harmful bacteria for both nutrients and space, making it difficult for bad bacteria to survive. * Replace your toothbrush if the bristles become frayed. According to the Mayo Clinic, you should purchase a new toothbrush or a replacement head for your electric toothbrush every three to four months.

African-American teens had the second highest birth rate at 40.5 in 2007. The rate for African-American teens dropped to 37.0 in 2009, representing a decrease of 3.5 births per 1,000. The teen birth rate for Asian/Pacific Islander teens fell from 10.9 in 2007 to 8.5 in 2009, while the rate for White teens declined from 13.6 in 2007 to 11.9 in 2009. Despite California’s improvements in reducing births to teens, the state’s teen birth rate remains higher than the rate in many developed nations. The State of California continues to implement a number of programs aimed at preventing teen pregnancy. CDPH funds a variety of teen pregnancy prevention programs that include the Adolescent Family Life Program, Community Challenge Grant Program, the Information and Education Program and the Family PACT (Planning, Access, Care and Treatment) Program. The California Department of Social Services through the CalWORKs program supports the Cal-Learn Program, and, the California Department of Education funds the California School Age Families Education (CalSAFE) Program.

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iami, (Notimex).- El dueto puertorriqueño Wisin & Yandel debutó en Estados Unidos en el primer lugar de ventas de Latin Albums del Billboard, gracias a su más reciente producción "Los vaqueros: el regreso". Los reggaetoneros también alcanzaron el octavo lugar del Hot 200 (incluye discos en inglés), que publica la revista "Billboard", gracias a ventas superiores a 30 mil unidades durante su semana de salida. Las cifras se lograron gracias a los dos sencillos radiales "Zun Zun rompiendo caderas" y "No dejemos que se apague", así como sus respectivos videos, informó la oficina de relaciones públicas de los cantantes. También se incluyen estrategias que involucraron ventas de discos con la entrada a conciertos, firmas de autógrafos y pre-órdenes a través de Internet. Más de 12 mil personas asistieron a dos recitales en Puerto Rico y otras tres mil a dos firmas de autógrafos en Miami y Puerto Rico. El grupo además cuenta con más de seis millones de seguidores en Facebook, y se colocaron en primer y segundo lugar en las listas Latinas de iTunes, con las ediciones deluxe y regular, respectivamente. De acuerdo con los publicistas, el disco también se ha colocado en el número uno de las listas de ventas en México, país en el que el dueto arrancará su gira mundial el próximo 11 de febrero en el Auditorio Telmex de Guadalajara, y un día después en la Plaza de Toros México, de la capital mexicana.

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er friends call her “The Little Show Girl.” Gabriela Sepulveda is 11 years old and lives in San Jose. She started singing in front of the public at the age of eight for the talent show at Silver Oak Elementary School. She is a talented singer in both English and Spanish. Diana Sepulveda, Gabriela’s mother, remembers when she was four-years-old and she would take the microphone away from her dad to start singing. Sepulveda’s parents were once musicians. She has inherited the timing of rhythm by her father and the singing vocals of her mother. Her mother is also her manager, and her family records and documents the films, photos, and sound of her events. Sepulveda searches for anything in the area that involves singing. The teachers at Sepulveda’s elementary school will provide her homework in advance. During each trip to school she will sing about 10 minutes. “School first, recognition in her future will always be there and the music will follow her. She has a lot of talent,” says her mother Diana. Sepulveda practices

her music during weekends. She is dedicated to her studies and wishes to become a future Veterinarian. Gilroy Gardens had an event called, “Juegemos Al Cantar,” where Gabriela made her second public appearance. At this performance she won third place. Television shows present at this event invited Gabriela to their programs. She has made appearances on Noches de Cine, Estrella TV, and Al Despertar. Her dream was to perform on Sabado Gigante. She achieved her goal and put all of her vocal strength on stage. Her most recent performance was at the Adelita musical play. Linda Ronstadt met with Sepulveda backstage and reportedly admires her talent. Her first album, Mis Primeras Canciones, has some of her favorite songs such as, “Las Margaritas,” “Los Laureles,” “Como La Flor,” and “Viva Mexico.” She has also recorded a debut with Brian Ibarra, who was the winner of the television show Tengo Talento. She is a rising singer and her method is to enjoy life everyday. Fans can connect with Sepulveda on her webpage at http://gabriela-sepulveda.com. Sepulveda’s next step is to work on songs in English and Balada music genre.

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NO. 547335 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, DPMI Services, 813 Vista Del Mar, Aptos, CA 95003, Santa Clara Co. Della Penna Motorsports Inc., 813 Vista Del Mar, Aptos, CA 95003. This business is conducted by a corporation, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names list ed here in 1/25/2011. “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.) Della Penna Motorsports John Della Penna/President Feb. 04, 11, 18, 25, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/28/11. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 547381 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Silicon Valley Estate Sales, 190 Stacia Street, Los Gatos, CA 95030, Santa Clara Co. Heather Johnstone, 190 Stacia Street, Los Gatos, CA 95030, Diana Kennedy, 16984, Frank Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95032. This business is conducted by a general partnership, registrants began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 1/28/2011. “I declare that all informa-

tion 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.) Heather Johnstone Feb. 04, 11, 18, 25, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/28/11. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 547330 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Shiki Wok, 1060 Leigh Ave, San Jose, CA 95126, Santa Clara Co. Kok Hwa Tan, 1505 De Rose Way, # 79, San Jose, CA 95126. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fic titious business name or names listed here in 10/08/2010. “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.) Kok Hwa Tan Feb. 04, 11, 18, 25, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/28/11. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 547426 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, KROM Software Solutions, Nebusoft Technologies, 909 Primrose Ave, Sunnyvale, Ca 94086, S anta Clara Co. Rahul, Kharkar, 909 Primrose Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086. 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.) Rahul Kharkar Feb. 04, 11, 18, 25, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/31/11. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 547410 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, South Bay Technologies, 28155 Christophers Lane, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022, Santa Clara Co. Anna Tsao Lee, 28155 Christophers Lane, Los Altos, CA 94022. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fic titious business name or names listed here in 12/23/1996. “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.) Anna Tsao Lee Feb. 04, 11, 18, 25, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/31/11. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 547429 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, M & C Appraisals, 6084 Dunn Ave., San Jose, CA 95123, Santa Clara Co. Mark Sova, 6084 Dunn Ave, San Jose, CA 95123. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fic titious business name or names listed here in 7/16/2004. “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.) Mark Sova Feb. 04, 11, 18, 25, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/31/11. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 547403 The follo wing person(s) is(ar e) doing business , Memo’s Garden Service, 231- N San Tomas Aquino Rd., Campbell, CA 95008, Santa Clara Co. Rogelio Sanchez, 231-N San Tomas Aquino Rd., Campbell, CA 95008. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.”(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Rogelio Sanchez Feb. 04, 11, 18, 25, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/31/11. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 547515 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, BizDynamics, BizMentors, 1321 Winchester Blvd., Suite 220, San Jose, CA 95117, S anta Clara Co. Kosmix Marketing Corp, 1321 S Winchester Blvd., Suite 220, San Jose, CA 95128. This business is conducted by a corporation, registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names list ed 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.) Ranjith Thiagarajan Feb. 04, 11, 18, 25, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/01/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 547201 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, P.C. Delivery Service, 445 Nelo St., Santa Clara, CA 95050, Santa Clara Co. Pedro Cruz, 2393 Donner Pl., Santa Clara, CA 95050. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fic titious business name or names listed here in 02/02/11. “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.) Pedro Cruz Feb. 04, 11, 18, 25, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 2/02/11. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV192821 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ajith C Rohini/Leshmi C Nair, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Ajith C. Rohini/Leshmi C Nair , have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Chandra M Nair to Sekhar M Nair. 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 03/22/11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jan.27, 2011 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 04, 11, 18, 25, 2011. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV192790 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Joel Steven Vaughn, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Joel Steven Vaughn, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follo ws: a. Joel St even Vaughn to Joel Vaughn Cursaro. 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 03/22/11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jan.27, 2011 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 04, 11, 18, 25, 2011. AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 110CV186579 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Vanessa Calderon & Kurtis John Young Jr., TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Vanessa Calderon & Kurtis JohnYoung Jr., have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this c ourt for a decr ee changing names as follows: a. Kurtis John Young Jr. to Khalid Kajeme Aziz b. Alizé Attallah Aziz c. Crystale Lynette Young to Kristal Assata Aziz d. Maya Icess Young to Maya Isis Aziz. 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 03/22/11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jan.18, 2011 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 04, 11, 18, 25, 2011. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV192497 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the applica tion of : Francisco Javier Navarro Jr., TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Francisco Javier Navarro Jr., has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Francisco Javier Navarro Jr. to Francisco Javier 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 gr anted on 03/22/11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: loca ted 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

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Clara. Jan.25, 2011 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 04, 11, 18, 25, 2011. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV192816 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the applica tion of: Ricardo Reynoso Mercado/Graciela Reynoso, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The c ourt finds tha t petitioners , R icardo Reynoso Mercado/Graciela Reynoso, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follo ws: a. Ricardo Reynoso Mer cado t o R icardo Reynoso b .Diego Reynoso De La Torre to Diego Reynoso c. Santiago Reynoso De La Torre to Santiago Reynoso. 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 gr anted on 03/22/11 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 suc cessive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jan.27, 2011 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 04, 11, 18, 25, 2011. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV192945 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Fredy M Diaz Juarez y Rigoberta F. Juarez Mejia, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Fredy M Diaz Juarez y Rigoberta Juarez, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follo ws: a. Ashley Meleidy Juarez Mejia to Ashley Mileidy Diaz Juarez. 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 gr anted on 03/22/11 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 suc cessive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jan.28, 2011 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 04, 11, 18, 25, 2011. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV192419 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Elvira Sanchez TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Elvira Sanchez, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follo ws: a. E lvira S anchez t o C ynthia Sanchez. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 03/22/11 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 a t least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of gener al circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jan. 31, 2011 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 04, 11, 18, 25, 2011. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV193074 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Choo Meng Ng, Huey Shian Yep, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Choo Meng Ng, Huey ShianYep, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Keyah Ng to Ehong Ng. 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 03/29/11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jan.31, 2011 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 04, 11, 18, 25, 2011. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV193362 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Hamid M Elshareif Mohamed, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Hamid M Elshareif Mohamed, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk

of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Hamid M Elshareif Mohamed to Hamid Mahmoud Elshareif. 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 03/29/11 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 a t least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of gener al circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Feb. 02, 2011 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Feb. 04, 11, 18, 25, 2011. STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO. 546998 The following person(s) has/have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s). The information given below is as it appeared on the fictitious business name statement that was filed at the County ClerkRecorder’s office. Hawaiian BBQ, 6233 Santa Teresa Blvd., San Jose, CA 95119. Filed in Santa Clara County on 07/03/2006 under file no. 480274. Chen Zhong, 17835 Calle Central, Morgan Hill, CA 95037, Wang Xiu Mei, 17835 Calle Central, Morgan Hill, CA 95037. This business was conducted by husband and wife. 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.) Xiu Mei Wang Feb. 04, 11, 18, 25, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/24/2011. STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO. 547397 The following person(s) has/have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s). The information given below is as it appeared on the fictitious business name statement that was filed at the County ClerkRecorder’s office. Donya Shipping Consulting, Donya Logistics, 222 Escuela Avenue #39, Mountain View, CA 94040. Filed in Santa Clara County on 09/09/2008 under file no . 513939. Mohsen Moohammadi, 222 Escuela Avenue #39, Mountain View, CA 94040, Nicole Christon, 222 Escuela Avenue #39, Mountain View, CA 94040 .This business was conducted by a general partnership. 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.) Mohsen Mohammadi Feb. 04, 11, 18, 25, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/31/2011. STATEMENT OF WITHDRAWAL FROM PARTNERSHIP OPERATING UNDER FICTITIOUS BUISNESS NAME FILE NO. 547171 The following person(s)/entity(ies) has/have withdrawn as a general partner(s) from the partnership operating under the follo wing fic titious business name(s). USA Appliance Services, 2094 Royal Dr #7, Santa Clara, CA 95050. Filed in Santa Clara County on 02/04/2008 under file no.505034. Angelica Hernandez, 7406 Pegasus Way, San Jose, CA . I/We declare that all information in this sta tement is true and c orrect.(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Angelica Hernandez Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25, 2011 This Statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 01/26/2011 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 546202 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Lucy’s Tamale Factory, Lucy’s Tamales, Tamales Lucy’s, LTF Food P roducts, 3739 Madeline D r., S an Jose , C A 95127, Santa Clara Co. Damaris Lopez, 2745 Coltwood Dr., San Jose, CA 95148. 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.) Damaris Lopez Jan. 28; Feb. 04, 11, 18, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/03/11. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 546113 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Preferred Legal Services, 2068 Walnut Grove Ave., San Jose, CA 95128, Santa Clara Co. Anthony Catalina, 2068 Walnut Grove Ave., San Jose, CA 95128. 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.)

Anthony Catalina Jan. 28; Feb. 04, 11, 18, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/29/10.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 546158 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Butterfly Dental Care, Dental Practice of Jianye Chen Dental Corp., 4302 Moorpark Ave., San Jose, CA 95129, Santa Clara C o. Jianye Chen D ental Corp, 34924 Belvedere Ter., Fremont, CA 94555. 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.) Jianye Chen Dental Care Jianye Chen/President Jan. 28; Feb. 04, 11, 18, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/30/10. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 546143 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Emetus Business, 360 Meridian Ave, #210, S an Jose, CA 95126, S anta Clara C o. Chrysantus Ogamba, 360 Meridian, S an Jose, CA 95126. 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.) Chrysantus Ogamba Jan. 28; Feb. 04, 11, 18, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/30/10. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 546522 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Pixel Layers, 1481 Japaul Lane, San Jose, CA 95132, Santa Clara Co. Steven Bui, 1481 Japaul Lane, San Jose, CA 95132. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fic titious business name or names listed here in 01/11/2011. “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.) Steven Bui Jan. 28; Feb. 04, 11, 18, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/11/11. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 546628 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Indo Spirit Trading Co., 1305 Blewett Ave, San Jose, CA 95125, Santa Clara Co. Johanna Lam, 1305 Blewett Ave., San Jose, CA 95125. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not yet begun business under the fic titious 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.) Johanna Lam Jan. 28; Feb. 04, 11, 18, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/13/11. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 546735 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, West Coast Classics + Customs, 1236 Thorpe Ct., Los Altos, CA 94024, Santa Clara Co. Brian Gomez, 1236 Thorpe Ct., Los Altos, CA 94024, Erica Stiles, 1236 Thorpe Ct., Los Altos, CA 94024. 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.) Brian Gomez and Erica Stiles Jan. 28; Feb. 04, 11, 18, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/14/11. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 546687 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Reach Pilates Studio, 833 Emerson St., Palo Alto, CA 94301, Santa Clara Co. Reach Fitness Club, 1755 E Bayshore Rd. #8b, Redwood City, CA 94063. This business is conducted by a corporation, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names list ed here in 08/01/2005. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she kno ws to be false is guilty of a crime.) Reach Fitness Club Darryl Brandon/President Jan. 28; Feb. 04, 11, 18, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/14/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 546825 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Gold Investments & Realty, 4300 Stevens Creek Blvd #270, San Jose, CA 95129, Santa Clara Co. Hen Shin Lu, 454 Harris Rd. Apt 1, Hayward, CA 94544. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fic titious business name or names listed here in 09/25/2006. “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.) Hen Shin Lu Jan. 28; Feb. 04, 11, 18, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/19/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 546964 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Alpha Notary Services, 3095 Edenbrook Dr., San Jose, CA 95148, Santa Clara Co. John M Gutierrez, 3095 Edenbrook Dr., San Jose, CA 95148, Blanca E Gutierr ez, 3095 Edenbrook, San Jose, CA 95148. This business is conducted by husband and wife, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 02/25/2007. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.”(A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) John Gutierrez Jan. 28; Feb. 04, 11, 18, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/21/11. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 547002 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Skyline Farms, 20514 Gist Road, Los Gatos, CA 95033, Santa Clara Co. Hans Johsens, 20514 Gist Rd., Los Gatos, CA 95033, Donna Ducca-Johsens, 20514 Gist Rd ., Los Gatos, CA 95033. This business is conducted by husband and wife, registrants began business under the fictitious business name or names list ed here in 09/30/2005. “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.) Hans Johsens Jan. 28; Feb. 04, 11, 18, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/24/11. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 547128 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Pets Konnect, 1481 Japaul Ln., San Jose, CA 95132, Santa Clara Co. Steven Bui, 1481 Japaul, Lane, San Jose, CA 95132. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fic titious business name or names listed here in 01/25/2011. “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.) Steven Bui Jan. 28; Feb. 04, 11, 18, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/25/11. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 547095 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, College Plus Consulting, 10265 Virginia Swan Place, Cupertino, CA 95014, S anta Clara Co. Chaifen Jain, 10265 Virginia Swan Place, Cupertino, CA 95014. This business is c onducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 01/20/2011. “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.) Chaifen Jain Jan. 28; Feb. 04, 11, 18, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/25/11. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 547082 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Viru Delivery Services, 1939 Minto Dr., San Jose, CA 95132. Santa Clara Co. Virendra Patel, 1939 Minto Dr., San Jose, CA 95132. 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.) Virendra Patel Jan. 28; Feb. 04, 11, 18, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/25/11. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 546733 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Giga Network Services, 1901 OToole Way, San Jose, CA 95131, Santa Clara C o. Made By D esi INC., 1901 OToole Way, San Jose, CA 95131. This business is conducted b y a limit ed liabilit y c ompany, registrant

Legal Notices began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 01/14/2010. “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.) Made by Desi INC Manish Kadakia/CFO - Directot Jan. 28; Feb. 04, 11, 18, 2011 This statement was filed with th e County of Santa Clara on 1/14/11. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 547088 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, SJFITTED, 3454 Monroe St. 4 Santa Clara, CA 95051, Santa Clara Co. Phu Duong, 3454 Monroe St 4 Santa Clara, CA 95051. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 01/27/11. “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.) Phu Duong Jan. 28; Feb. 04, 11, 18, 2011 This statement was filed wi th the County of Santa Clara on 1/25/11. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 547159 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Silicon Valley Compucycle , SVC, 1498 Seareel Lane, San Jose, CA 95131, Santa Clara Co. Shervin Roohparvar, 11907 Woodhill Ct., Cupertino, CA 95014, Rodney Wang, 1202 Olivera Terrace, Sunnyvale, CA 94087. This business is conducted by a general partnership, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 04/13/10. “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.) Shervin Roohparvar Jan. 28; Feb. 04, 11, 18, 2011 This statement was filed wi th the County of Santa Clara on 1/26/11. +

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV191125 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Yunxiang Guo, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Yunxiang Guo, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Yunxiang Guo to Lisa Guo. 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 03/01/11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jan.05, 2011 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Jan. 28; Feb. 04, 11, 18, 2011. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV192263 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Dalia Borrego, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Dalia Borrego, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Angel Eduardo Almazan Borrego to Angel Eduardo Cuevas Borrego. 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 03/15/11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jan.20, 2011 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Jan. 28; Feb. 04, 11, 18, 2011. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV1912329 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Nutao Jiang and Wenjun Liu, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Nutao Jiang and Wenjun Liu, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Mya Songlan Jiang to Mia Songlan Jiang. 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 03/15/11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jan.21, 2011 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Jan. 28; Feb. 04, 11, 18, 2011. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV1912444 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: HongYen N. Flippen, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, HongYen N. Flippen, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. HongYen N. Flippen to Sandy Flippen 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 03/29/11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jan.24, 2011 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Jan. 28; Feb. 04, 11, 18, 2011. STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO. 546503 The following person(s) has/have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s). The information given below is as it appeared on the fictitious business name statement that was filed at the County ClerkRecorder’s office.

Elegant Corner, 125 Bernal Rd #70, San Jose, CA 95119. Filed in Santa Clara County on 11/28/2005 under file no. 472231. Cynthia L Simmons, 3970 The Woods, Dr. #611, San Jose, CA 95119, Curtis J Simmons, 4133 De Mille Drive, San Jose, CA 95117, Cheryl McCloud, 784 Upton Ct., San Jose, CA 95136, James McCloud, 784 Upton Ct., San Jose, CA 95136. This business was conducted by a general partnership. 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.) Cynthia Simmons January 28; Feb. 04, 11, 18, 2011 This statement was filed with th e County of Santa Clara on 1/11/2011. STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO. 547093 The following person(s) has/have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s). The information given below is as it appeared on the fictitious business name statement that was filed at the County ClerkRecorder’s office. Smart Bar Solutions, 12 S 1St Street, Suite 720, San Jose, CA 95113. Filed in Santa Clara County on 01/04/2011 under file no. 546269. Tom Thomatos, 1231 Valley Quail Circle, San Jose, CA 95120. This business was conducted by an individual. 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.) Tom Thomatos January 28; Feb. 04, 11, 18, 2011 This statement was filed with th e County of Santa Clara on 1/25/2011. STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO. 546000 The following person(s) has/have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s). The information given below is as it appeared on the fictitious business name statement that was filed at the County ClerkRecorder’s office. Califashion & Style, 120 N Rengstorff Ave, Mountain View, CA 94043. Filed in Santa Clara County on 08/15/2010 under file no. 540974. Elizabeth Alvarez, 1634 Longview St., San Jose, CA 95122. This business was conducted by a an individual. 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.) Elizabeth Alvarez January 21, 28; Feb. 04, 11, 2011 This statement was filed with th e County of Santa Clara on 12/27/2010. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 546378 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Global Auto Depot, 4950 Cherry Ave #46, San Jose, CA 95118, Santa Clara Co. Cory Hunt, 4950 Cherry Ave #46, San Jose, CA 95118. 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.) Cory Hunt Jan. 21, 28; Feb. 04, 11, 2011 This statement was filed with th e County of Santa Clara on 12/22/10. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 546164 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Datta & Associates, 331 Sandhurst Drive, Milpitas, CA 95035, Santa Clara Co. Rajarshi Datta, 331 Sandhurst Drive, Milpitas, CA 95035. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in Oct 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.) Rajarshi Datta Jan. 21, 28; Feb. 04, 11, 2011 This statement was filed with th e County of Santa Clara on 12/30/10. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 546272 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Yogi’s Construction and Building Services, 4679 Rotherhaven Way, San Jose, CA 95111, Santa Clara Co. Fernando Ramirez, 4679 Rotherhaven Way, San Jose, CA 95111. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 01/01/11. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Fernando Ramirez Jan. 21, 28; Feb. 04, 11, 2011 This statement was filed with th e County of Santa Clara on 01/04/11. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 546224 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Hongyun Art, 10525 S De Anza Blvd #175, Cupertino, CA 95014, Santa Clara Co. Hongyun Suriwong, 20380 Stevens Creek Blvd. Cupertino, CA 95014, Tommy Suriwong, 20380 Creek Blvd., Cupertino, CA 95014. 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.) Tommy and Hongyun Suriwong Jan. 21, 28; Feb. 04, 11, 2011 This statement was filed with th e County of Santa Clara on 01/04/11. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 546378 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Ramen Misoya, 3541 Homestead Rd., Santa Clara, CA 95050, Santa Clara Co. Misoya USA, Inc., 631 Giguere CT A-1, San Jose, CA 95133. 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.) Misoya USA Inc Fumiyuki Tadokoro/President Jan. 21, 28; Feb. 04, 11, 2011 This statement was filed with th e County of Santa Clara on 1/06/11. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 546479 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Bonnie Terrace Apartments, 660 Gail Avenue, Sunnyvale,

CA 94086, Santa Clara Co. Bonnie Terrace Apartments LLC., 1730 S El Camino Real #450, San Mateo, CA 94402. This business is conducted by a limited liability corporation, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 12/20/1993. “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.) Bonnie Terrace Apartments LLC Brian Leung/Vice President Jan. 21, 28; Feb. 04, 11, 2011 This statement was filed w ith the County of Santa Clara on 01/10/11. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 546524 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Shanghai Garden, 1701 Lundy Ave #110, San Jose, CA 95131, Santa Clara Co. Sujuan Li, 5645 Morningside Dr., San Jose, CA 95138. 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.) Sujuan Li Jan. 21, 28; Feb. 04, 11, 2011 This statement was filed with th e County of Santa Clara on 01/11/11. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 546577 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Forensic Financial Services, 55 N. Third Street Suite 201, Campbell, CA 95008, Santa Clara Co. Michael G Holt, 2335 Rockwood Ranch Road, Morgan Hill, CA 95037. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Michael G Holt Jan. 21, 28; Feb. 04, 11, 2011 This statement was filed with th e County of Santa Clara on 01/12/11. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 546583 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Clackfit, 2181 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95050, Santa Clara Co. Christopher Clack, 315 San Vito Ct., San Jose, CA 95116. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 01/01/2011. “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.) Christopher Clack Jan. 21, 28; Feb. 04, 11, 2011 This statement was filed with th e County of Santa Clara on 1/13/11. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 546611 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Workflow Fusions, 3259 Reserve Ct., San Jose, CA 95135, Santa Clara Co. Satya Anumolu, 3259 Reserve Ct., San Jose, CA 95135. 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.) Satya Anumolu Jan. 21, 28; Feb. 04, 11, 2011 This statement was filed with th e County of Santa Clara on 1/13/11. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 546586 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, River Realty, 4654 Bolero Drive, San Jose, CA 95111, Santa Clara Co. Ken Nguy, 4654 Bolero Drive, San Jose, CA 95111. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not yet began 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.) Ken Nguy Jan. 21, 28; Feb. 04, 11, 2011 This statement was filed with th e County of Santa Clara on 1/13/11. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 546625 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Mission Medical Devices, Mission Medical Equipment Services, 696 E Santa Clara St., #104, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara Co. Tam Tran, 15848 Rica Vista Wy., San Jose, CA 95127. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 01/01/2003. “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.) Tam T Tran Jan. 21, 28; Feb. 04, 11, 2011 This statement was filed with th e County of Santa Clara on 1/13/11. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 546705 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Eksi Studios, 5886 Texas Ct., San Jose, CA 95120, Santa Clara Co. Nicos Kekchidis, 5886 Texas Ct., San Jose, CA 95120. 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.) Nicos Kekchidis Jan. 21, 28; Feb. 04, 11, 2011 This statement was filed with th e County of Santa Clara on 1/14/11. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 546805 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Safety Solution (USA), 1129 Stafford Drive, Cupertino, CA 95014, Santa Clara Co. David Woo, 1129 Stafford Dr., Cupertino, CA 95014. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 08/04/1999. “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.) David Woo Jan. 21, 28; Feb. 04, 11, 2011 This statement was filed with th e County of Santa Clara on 1/19/11.

www.el-observador.com | FEB 4 - 10, 2011 | 17 | ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV192070 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Amisha Dipakkumar Maharaja, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Amisha Dipakkumar Maharaja, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Amisha Dipakkumar Maharaja aka Amisha Dipak Kumar Mahar aja aka Amisha D ipak Mahar aja t o Amisha Maharaja Boucher. 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 03/22/11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jan.19, 2011 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Jan. 21, 28; Feb. 04, 11, 2011. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV192136 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Linda I F lores and Jose Cesar Cerda Contreras, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Linda I Flores & Jose Cesar Cerda Contreras have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Giselle Flores Contreras to Giselle Cerda Flores. 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 03/15/11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jan.19, 2011 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Jan. 21, 28; Feb. 04, 11, 2011. AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 110CV186577 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Shalu Agarwal, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Shalu Agarwal, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this c ourt for a decr ee changing names as follo ws: a. Shalu A garwal to Shalini Agarwal. 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 03/08/11 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 a t least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of gener al circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jan.18, 2011 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Jan. 21, 28; Feb. 04, 11, 2011. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV191230 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Artemio Vasquez & Edelia Perez, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:The court finds that petitioner, Artemio Vasquez & Edelia Perez, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. (First) Isabel Jocelyn (Middle) Vasquez (Last) Perez to (First) Isabel (Middle) Jocelyn (Last) VasquezPerez. 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 gr anted on 03/01/11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: loca ted at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jan.06, 2011 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Jan. 21, 28; Feb. 04, 11, 2011. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 110CV190891 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Tuan Quoc Ha, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Tuan Quoc Ha, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Dung My Ha to Julie Ha. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if an y, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 03/01/11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Dec. 30, 2010 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Jan. 21, 28; Feb. 04, 11, 2011. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV191676 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the applica tion of : Iberia Makhani Kipepeo Serenity Soleil Elster, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Iberia Makhani Kipepeo Serenity Soleil Elster, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decr ee changing names as follo ws: a. Iberia Makhani Kipepeo Serenity Soleil Elster to Iberia Zafira. 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 gr anted on 03/08/11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: loca ted at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jan.12, 2011 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Jan. 21, 28; Feb. 04, 11, 2011.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 545834 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Click Wireless Unlimited, 215 Willow St, San Jose, CA 95110, Santa Clara Co. Ramon Loza, 3228 Meridian Ave, San Jose, CA 95124. 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.) Ramon Loza Jan. 14, 21, 28; Feb. 04, 2011 This statement was filed with th e County of Santa Clara on 12/20/10. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 545687 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Direct Management Recruiters, (DMR), 19980 Hall Court, Cupertino, CA 95014, Santa Clara Co. Steve Kuo-Ming Lu, 19980 Hall Court, Cupertino, CA 95014, Jennifer Y. Lu, 19980 Hall Court, Cupertino, CA 95014. This business is conducted by husband and wife, registrants began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 1992. “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.) Steve Kuo-Ming Lu Jan. 14, 21, 28; Feb. 04, 2011 This statement was filed with th e County of Santa Clara on 12/14/10. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 545668 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Bay Connexion, 1995 Autumn Gold Drive, San Jose, CA 95131, Santa Clara Co. Phong Le, 899 Contemplation Place, Milpitas, CA 95035. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 12/14/2010. “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.) Phong Le Jan. 14, 21, 28; Feb. 04, 2011 This statement was filed with th e County of Santa Clara on 12/14/10. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 545715 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, J & A Demolition, 9121 Connell Ct., Gilroy, CA 95020, Santa Clara Co. Anai Leanos, 9121 Connell Ct., Gilroy, CA 95020. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 08/2010. “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.) Anai Leanos Jan. 14, 21, 28; Feb. 04, 2011 This statement was filed with th e County of Santa Clara on 12/15/10. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 545777 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Norcal Flavor, LLC, Cluejee, 524 Broderick Drive, San Jose, CA 95111, Santa Clara Co. SSS Innovation Group, LLC., 524 Broderick Drive, San Jose, CA 95111. This business is conducted by a limited liability company, registrant has not yet began 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.) SSS Innovation Group, LLC Ramandeep Sidhu/President Jan. 14, 21, 28; Feb. 04, 2011 This statement was filed with th e County of Santa Clara on 12/17/10. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 546059 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Eliza’s Family Child Care, 1457 Blossom Hill Road, San Jose, CA 95118, Santa Clara Co. Elizabeth Villarroel, 1457 Blossom Hill RD., San Jose, CA 95118. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 08/12/2010. “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.) Elizabeth Villarroel Jan. 14, 21, 28; Feb. 04, 2011 This statement was filed with th e County of Santa Clara on 12/28/10. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 546125 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Precision Document Processing, 125 Connemara Way #29, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, Santa Clara Co. Lan Wu, 125 Connemara Way #29, Sunnyvale, CA 94087. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Lan Wu Jan. 14, 21, 28; Feb. 04, 2011 This statement was filed with th e County of Santa Clara on 12/29/10. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 546165 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, ADC Designs, A. Comanda, 3236 McKinley Dr., Santa Clara, CA 95051, Santa Clara Co. Adrienne Comanda, 3236 McKinley Dr., Santa Clara, CA 95051. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 02/01/00. “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.) Adrienne Comanda Jan. 14, 21, 28; Feb. 04, 2011 This statement was filed with th e County of Santa Clara on 12/30/10. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 546276 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Borderline Productions, 205 Murlagan #1, Mountain View, CA 94043, Santa Clara Co. AnneMarie Ward, 205 Murlagan Ave #1, Mountain View, CA 94043. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 01/04/2011. “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.) AnneMarie Ward

Jan. 14, 21, 28; Feb. 04, 2011 This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/04/11. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 546278 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Thien Truc, 2857 Senter RD. #F, San Jose, CA 95111, Santa Clara Co. Hoa D Luu, 2490 Kenoga Dr., San Jose, CA 95121. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 01/10/2011. “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.) Hoa D Luu Jan. 14, 21, 28; Feb. 04, 2011 This statement was filed with th e County of Santa Clara on 1/04/11. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 546233 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Eve lyns Quality Home Care, 3612 Sorci Dr., San Jose, CA 95124, Santa Clara Co. Evelyn Threat, 2213 Chrysler Dr #2, Modesto, CA 95350. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 11/01/2010. “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.) Evelyn Threat Jan. 14, 21, 28; Feb. 04, 2011 This statement was filed with th e County of Santa Clara on 1/04/11. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 546325 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Faccia Felice, 3964 Rivermark Plaza, Suite 436, Santa Clara, CA 95054, Santa Clara Co. Betty Law, 4158 Tobin Circle, Santa Clara, CA 95054. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 09/07/2009. “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.) Betty Law Jan. 14, 21, 28; Feb. 04, 2011 This statement was filed wit h the County of Santa Clara on 1/05/11. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 546291 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Global Foods Online, 10863 Leavesley Place, Cupertino, CA 95014, Santa Clara Co. Bryce Wilson, 10863 Leavesley Pl., Cupertino, CA 95014, Daniel Wong, 1369 Belleville Wy., Sunnyvale, CA 94087. This business is conducted by a general partnership, 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.) Bryce Wilson Jan. 14, 21, 28; Feb. 04, 2011 This statement was filed wit h the County of Santa Clara on 1/05/11. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 546332 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Pre mier Senior Services, 1396 Lafayette St, Santa Clara, CA 95050, Santa Clara Co. Virginia Evangelista, 1396 Lafayette St., Santa Clara, CA 95050. 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 tru e and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Virginia B. Evangelista Jan. 14, 21, 28; Feb. 04, 2011 This statement was filed wit h the County of Santa Clara on 1/05/11. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 546337 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Anduin I, LP., 1023 N Shoreline Blvd Suite 100, Mountain View, CA 94043, Santa Clara Co. Anduin Capital Management, LLC., 1023 N Shoreline Blvd., Suite 100, Mountain View, CA 94043. This business is conducted by a limited partnership, registrants have not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is tru e and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Anduin I, LP Joe Lonsdale/General Partner Jan. 14, 21, 28; Feb. 04, 2011 This statement was filed wit h the County of Santa Clara on 1/06/11. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 546373 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Hoton Limo, 1231 Warburton Ave #7, Santa Clara, CA 95050, Santa Clara Co. Mohamed Hassan, 1231 Warburton Ave #7, Santa Clara, CA 95050. 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 tru e and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Mohamed Hassan Jan. 14, 21, 28; Feb. 04, 2011 This statement was filed w ith the County of Santa Clara on 1/06/11. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 546344 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Cantera Iron Works, 16230 Church ST., Morgan Hill, CA 95037, Santa Clara Co. Larry Montarbo, 16230 Church St., Morgan Hill, CA 95037, Sepi Montarbo, 15222 Sycamore Dr., Morgan Hill, CA 95037. This business is conducted by a general partnership, 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.) Larry Montarbo Jan. 14, 21, 28; Feb. 04, 2011 This statement was filed w ith the County of Santa Clara on 1/06/11. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 546357 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, California Cubicles Finder, 2227 Pasetta Dr., # 1 Santa Clara, CA 95050, Santa Clara Co. Nicanor Francisco, 2227 Pasetta Dr. #1, Santa Clara, CA 95050, Silvano

Francisco, 2227 Pasetta Dr. #1, Santa Clara, CA 95050. This business is conducted by a general partnership, 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.) Nicanor Francisco Antonio Jan. 14, 21, 28; Feb. 04, 2011 This statement was filed w ith the County of Santa Clara on 1/06/11. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 546405 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, De tail-Pro Painting, 3085 Balgray Ct., San Jose, CA 95148, Santa Clara Co. Manuel Rodriguez, 3085 Balgray Ct., San Jose, CA 95148. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 10/08/2004. “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.) Manuel Rodriguez Jan. 14, 21, 28; Feb. 04, 2011 This statement was filed w ith the County of Santa Clara on 1/07/11. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 546464 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Advantage Pools, Advantage Vinyl Pools, 1729 Angela St., San Jose, CA 95120, Santa Clara Co. Ronald W. Ancewicz, 1195 Chateau Dr., San Jose, CA 95120. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 03/01/94. “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.) Ronald W. Ancewicz Jan. 14, 21, 28; Feb. 04, 2011 This statement was filed w ith the County of Santa Clara on 1/10/11. FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 546481 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Cool Box Portable Equipment Rental & Sales LLC, 980 & 990 Parker Court, Santa Clara, CA 95050, Santa Clara Co. Cool Box Portable Equipment Rental & Sales, LLC., 8325 E Golf Links Rd., Tucson, AZ 85730. This business is conducted by a limited liability company, registrants began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 06/01/2009. “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.) Cool Box Portable Equipment Rental & Sales, LLC Garold C. Brown/Manager Jan. 14, 21, 28; Feb. 04, 2011 This statement was filed w ith the County of Santa Clara on 1/10/11. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 110CV190492 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Hoai Le, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Hoai Le, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Hoai Le to Mimi Matsui Le. 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 02/22/11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Dec.27, 2010 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Jan. 14, 21, 28; Feb. 04, 2011. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV190993 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Sergio Fernando Gutierrez, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Sergio Fernando Gutierrez, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Sergio Fernando Gutierrez to Sergio Lau-Martinez. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 02/22/11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jan.04, 2011 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Jan. 14, 21, 28; Feb. 04, 2011. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV191081 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Tanh Huu Nguyen Phan, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Tanh Huu Nguyen Phan, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Tanh Huu Nguyen Phan to Timothy Tanh Cambridge. 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 03/01/11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jan.04, 2011 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Jan. 14, 21, 28; Feb. 04, 2011. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV191231 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Dhivya Rajasekaran, Veerasekaran Natarajan, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Dhivya Rajasekaran, Veerasekaran Natarajan, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Dhivya Rajasekaran to Dhivya Veera, b. Rajesh Veerasekaran to Rajesh Veera. 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 03/08/11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jan.06, 2011 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Jan. 14, 21, 28; Feb. 04, 2011. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV191156 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Dung Boi Ho, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Dung Boi Ho, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Dung Boi Ho to Ho, Winnie. 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 03/01/11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jan.06, 2011 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Jan. 14, 21, 28; Feb. 04, 2011. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV1911263 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Nahida Farhana Chowdhury, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Nahida Farhana Chowdhury, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Nahida Farhana Chowdhury to Nahida Sultana Nisa. 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 03/08/11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jan.07, 2011 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Jan. 14, 21, 28; Feb. 04, 2011. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV191432 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Eivon Peter, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Eivon Peter, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Eivon Peter to Yvonne Peters. 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 03/08/11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jan.10, 2011 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Jan. 14, 21, 28; Feb. 04, 2011. ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 111CV191378 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Karen Lees Millar, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Karen Lees Miller, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Karen Lees Miller to Karene Lees. 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 03/08/11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara. Jan.10, 2011 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Jan. 14, 21, 28; Feb. 04, 2011. STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO. 545885 The following person(s) has/have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s). The information given below is as it appeared on the fictitious business name statement that was filed at the County ClerkRecorder’s office. Diamond Auto Service, 735 Coleman Ave Suite B, San Jose, CA 95110. Filed in Santa Clara County on 07/29/2009 under file no. 527106. Blanca Estella Cervantez, 4194 San Miguel Way, San Jose, CA 95111. This business was conducted by an individual. I de clare 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.) Blanca E Cervantez January 14, 21, 28; Feb. 04, 2011 This statement was filed w ith the County of Santa Clara on 12/21/2010. STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OF USE OF FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME FILE NO. 546110 The following person(s) has/have abandoned the use of the fictitious business name(s). The information given below is as it appeared on the fictitious business name statement that was filed at the County ClerkRecorder’s office. Cool Manufacturing, Sales, Shipping & Storeage, 990 Parker Court, Santa Clara, CA 95050. Filed in Santa Clara County on 06/01/2009 under file no. 524865. Garold C Brown, 8325 E Golf Links Rd., Tucson, AZ 85730, Carol A. Brown, 8325 E Golf Links Rd., Tucson AZ 85730. This business was conducted by husband and wife. I declare that all information in this state ment is true and correct ( A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Garold C. Brown January 14, 21, 28; Feb. 04, 2011 This statement was filed wi th the County of Santa Clara on 12/29/2010.

Opening reception & artist talk- with Jaime Hernandez and Rio Yanez Date: February 4 Time: 7:00pm Location: MACLA 510 S. First St. San Jose, CA 95113 Info: www.maclaarte.org

Location: MLK Library 150 E. San Fernando St. San Jose, CA 95112

Oakland Standard Launch Party Date: February 4 Time: 8:00pm – 1:00am Location: Oakland Museum of CA 1000 Oak St. Oakland, CA 94607 Info: Free bike valet parking

Panel discussion: Liberation Theology Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm Room 255/257

MLK Events Date: February 5

Resource Fair Time: 11:00am - 2:00pm Freedom March Time: 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Adult Gardening Workshop Date: February 5 Time: 10:00am - 1:30pm Location: Guadalupe River Park 438 Coleman Ave. San Jose, CA 95110

Info: www.grpg.org Pre-registration is required Lunar New Year Celebration Date: February 5 Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm Location: Tully Library 880 Tully Road San Jose, CA 95121 Hispanic Chamber of Commerce: Workshop for Business Taxes Date: February 8 Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm Location: 100 E. Santa Clara San Jose, CA 95112 Info: Pre-registration required (408) 351-3610 or email martha@hccsv.com

Evan Lysacek

Ekaterina Gordeeva

Community Meeting: Mental Health Services Date: February 9 Time: 5:00pm - 8:30pm Location: Center for Employment Training 701 Vine Street San Jose, CA 95110 County Creations: Family Past Times Program Date: February 12 Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm Location: County History Museum 2200 Broadway St. Redwood City, CA 94063 Info: www.historysmc.org Dr. King Panel Presentation Date: February 15 Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm Location: MLK Library, Rm 525 150 East San Fernando Street San Jose, CA 95112

Starring

Jamie Salé & David Pelletier

Dr. King's "Letter from the Birmingham Jail" Date: February 8 Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm Location: MLK Library, Rm 525 150 East San Fernando Street San Jose, CA 95112

Sasha Cohen Kurt Browning

Todd Eldredge

Tanith Belbin & Ben Agosto

Joannie Rochette

Michael Weiss Produced by

Scott Hamilton

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18 • 7:30 PM HP PAVILION TICKETS ON SALE AT STARSONICE.COM Phone Charge: 1-800-745-3000 • Groups (10+): 408-999-5841 • Senior, Kids & Family Discounts Find us online:

smuckers.com Boys & Girls Clubs of America will receive a donation for every ticket sold. Skaters may vary by city. Date, cast and ticket prices subject to change. Smucker’s is a trademark of The J.M. Smucker Company. Stars on Ice and logo are trademarks of International Merchandising Corporation. © 2011 All Rights Reserved.

State of the City Address Date: February 17 Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm Location: San Jose Civic Auditorium Info: Pre-registration required (408) 535-4800 Free Pruning Lessons Date: February 19 Time: 9:00am Location: Heritage Rose Garden Spring and Taylor Streets San Jose, CA 95110 Info: (408) 298-7657 Tattoo Removalthe city helps youth remove tattoos, ages between 14 and 25 Info: (408) 251-7757 Need Food? Info: 1-800-984-3663

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Oficina de inmigración Ofrece información a la comunidad Día: 11 de febrero Hora: 2 a 4pm Lugar: Uscis San José 1877 Monterey Rd. San Jose

Charla de Martin Luther King Jr. Impacto en la Libertad Oradora Blanca Alvarado Día: 15 de febrero Hora: 7:00pm Lugar: Biblioteca Martin Luther King Salón 225 150 E. San Fernando San Jose, CA 95113 Clínica de salud gratuita The Pacific Free clinic No preguntan estado migratorio y son para Personas que no tienen seguro médico Lugar: Overfelt High School 1835 Cunningham Avenue. Informes: 1-888-321-9972.

Verde en casa Entrenamiento de voluntarios Chica Chic La estética de Arte Chicano Día: Hasta el 18 de marzo Lugar: Instituto de Estudios Integrales de Californa 1453 Mission Street San Francisco, CA 94103 Exhibición “Fiesta Sensorial” Días: Hasta 24 de febrero Hora: 6:00- 9:00pm Lugar: SOMArts Cultural Center 934 Brannan St., San Francisco Informes: www.somarts.org Ingreso gratuito Taller Hazlo tu mismo Ahorre energía y cambie su casa a verde Día: Martes, 8 de febrero Hora: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Sunnyvale

Informes:(650)962-9.876 ext. 353.

Yancuic Xihuitl Ceremonia Mexica Día: 12 y 13 de marzo Lugar: Universidad Hispana 14271 Story Rd. San Jose, Ca 95127 Info: (408)254-6900

¿Quieres sacarte el tatuaje? La ciudad ayuda a remover los tatuajes a jóvenes entre los 14 y 25 años de edad. Informes (408) 251-7757

Dpto de Salud Mental Llame al 1(800) 704-0900 o (408) 885-5673 y reciba ayuda Done celulares y pagers Lugar: Happy Hollow 1300 Senter Road Hora: 10:00am - 5:00 pm San Jose, CA 95112 Informes (408) 794-6404

¿Necesita Comida? Informes: 1-800-984-3663 SecondHarvestFood.org

Servicios de Inmigraci¢n Organización de San José que ayuda a inmigrantes S.I.R.E.N Lugar: 1425 Koll Circle Suite 109 Teléfono: (408) 453-3003 San Jose CA 95112 www.sirenbayarea.org Registre su celular Reciba alertas de emergencia en español visite www.alertscc.gov

Clínicas Móviles Para donar sangre Donantes participarán en sorteo de 1 3D Plasma HDTV Informes1-800-RED CROSS (1800-733-2767) visite redcrossblood.org.

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Música remedio del alma Por Mario Jiménez Castillo El Observador

a música es el lenguaje de las almas, por tal motivo ha sido considerada como terapia motivacional. Sus ritmos inspiran gozo, humor y fantasía. Es recomendable escuchar canciones y melodías con mensajes positivos que contagien entusiasmo. Los ritmos tropicales resultan óptimos para levantar el ánimo y avivar el espíritu. La música armoniza el ambiente, alimenta de energía a los sortilegios y aleja las malas vibraciones; es además propicia para la concentración, la reflexión, la filosofía, el ejercicio físico y mental, las prácticas mágicas, la relajación y el amor. Ha sido parte de la humanidad desde las primeras eras cuando los huesos de animales prehistóricos

eran convertidos en instrumentos musicales por el hombre primitivo; es preciso mencionar que existen tonadas y baladas que son reconocidas como “mal programadoras” porque al escucharlas, sin darnos cuenta nos ponemos malhumorados, tristes o nostálgicos. Son fáciles de reconocer porque el mensaje que nos dejan es derrotista, demasiado dramático y en ocasiones “fatal”. Al escucharlas debemos ignorar su mensaje y decretar situaciones más positivas y propicias.

Escuchar buena música es recomendable para invocar amparo espiritual, armonía etérea, dinamismo y felicidad. En años recientes se descubrió en los laboratorios que en aquellos lugares en donde se escucha con frecuencia música suave con mensaje efectivo, los niños desarrollan su intelecto rápidamente y las plantaciones crecen con mayor robustez. La música es considerada como un derroche de emociones que inicia su recorrido en el inconsciente colectivo de todos los seres humanos. Diversos ritmos y sus beneficios Para atraer paz se recomienda la música clásica. Para liberarse de un mal recuerdo es apropiada la música francesa. Contágiese de alegría escuchando ballenato, banda, bachata, cumbia, salsa o merengue. Para inspirar el amor se debe escuchar música romántica en inglés o portugués. Si desea cargarse de buenas ideas, goce del rock en español. Cuando necesite alejar la negatividad de su hogar o quizá precise liberarse de sentimientos depresivos, entonces disfrute de la música sacra, los cánticos angelicales, cantos gregorianos o ritmos dedicados a los Orishas. Para atraer prosperidad penetre con todos sus sentidos en la música alternativa. Si necesita despojarse de una mala energía y al mismo tiempo quiere llamar a la buena suerte, entonces esc u c h e s a m b a , p u n t a , cajón, guaracha, palo de mayo, plena, soca, calipso, reggae, mambo o cualquier ritmo afrolatino.

Para tener sueños reveladores escuche música andina o melodías del medio oriente. Si desea tener recuerdos de vidas anteriores deléitese con el flamenco, el tango y los ritmos provenientes del norte de África. Para incrementar la pasión y la potencia sexual se recomienda la música en alemán, servio, ruso, o algún idioma que le sea poco

familiar. Para tener suerte, antes de salir a la calle toque su melodía favorita y verá como le llena de optimismo y seguridad en sí mismo. Escriba a Mario Jiménez Castillo a novoeu28@gmail.com

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Baja de Tricolor por lesión de Cacho

éxico, (Notimex).- El líder de goleo del Torneo Clausura 2011 del futbol mexicano, Juan Carlos Cacho, causó baja en la Selección Mexicana al sufrir en el entrenamiento vespertino una lesión muscular. El cuerpo médico del Tricolor explicó que el delantero de Pumas de la UNAM resultó con una lesión en el gemelo interno de la pierna izquierda. Cacho continuará en observación en los próximo dos días para descartar un desgarre en el gemelo interno de la pierna izquierda y al estar imposibilitado de entrenar ya fue dado de baja del Tricolor.

A todos preocupa la situación del delantero Juan Carlos Cacho.

¿Dónde está “Gio”?

adrid, (Notimex).- El del a n t e r o mexicano Giovani Dos Santos regresará a la Liga de España para continuar su carrera profesional con el Racing de Santander, a donde llega cedido hasta el final de la temporada 2010-11. Según el diario local "As", el elemento surgido del Barcelona jugará a préstamo luego que el Racing llegó a un

acuerdo con el Tottenham de la Liga Premier inglesa. "El Racing ha llegado a un acuerdo con el Tottenham para que Giovani Dos Santos juegue cedido en el club cántabro hasta final de temporada", publicó el rotativo. Agregó que el conjunto ibérico "se hará cargo de la ficha (1.5 millones de euros) del futbolista mexicano, de 21 años, que debutó en la Liga española en la temporada 2007

Real Madrid se perfila como un equipo contundente en el torneo Europeo.

Real Madrid no se rinde

adrid, (Notimex).- El francés Karim Benzema, delantero de Real Madrid, advirtió que pese a que el líder del torneo les lleva siete puntos, su equipo nunca se rinde, por lo que la Liga aún no está perdida. El Madrid se alejó del FC Barcelona, que se mantiene en la cima de la clasificación,resultado con el que se quedó como sublíder con 51 unidades. Al respecto, Benzema comentó: "Hay que seguir luchando por la Liga porque no está perdida. Aún queda mucho y tenemos que pelear hasta el final. El Madrid nunca se rinde y hasta que matemáticamente sea posible tenemos esa obligación". "Queda mucho. Nadie en la plantilla piensa en que la Liga esté imposible, aunque es cierto que está más difícil", agregó en entrevista con el diario local "AS".

El ex artillero del Olympique de Lyon negó así que bajarán los brazos en el torneo doméstico y se enfocarán sólo en la Copa del Rey, donde están a un paso de acceder a la final, y en la Champions League en la que se encuentran en octavos de final. "No hay que pensar sólo en estas competiciones", expresó, "el equipo ha jugado como para ganar a Osasuna en un partido muy difícil. La pena fue que no pudimos concretar las ocasiones que creamos. Tuvimos tres o cuatro para poder haber definido el marcador", explicó. Finalmente, el ariete galo habló acerca del nuevo fichaje "blanco", el togolés Emmanuel Adebayor, quien hizo su debut en el choque ante los "rojillos". "Le he visto con ganas, pero es normal que necesite un tiempo de adaptación. Era un partido muy duro para ser el primero que juega con el Madrid", consideró. ∆ Giovani Dos Santos siembra frutos en la liga española.

con la camiseta del Barcelona". Luego de debutar con el cuadro culé en la "Liga de las estrellas", el seleccionado mexicano jugó en los equipos ingleses Tottenham e Ipswich Town, así como en el Galatasaray turco, antes de volver con los "Spurs", donde ha tenido mínima actividad, de ahí su deseo por cambiar de aires.