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READ US ONLINE@ WWW.EL-OBSERVADOR.COM YMCA partners with Walmart to address child hunger issues YMCA of Silicon Valley is creating greater efforts to end child hunger through after school programs with the help of Walmart and a $50,000 donation. Their goal is to serve 200,000 meals and snacks for the 2012-2013 school year. With help from the other branches of YMCA’s in the country, the main goal is to serve 3 million meals after school this year.

El alcalde Reed invita el publico de la ciudad a hablar sobre el futuro El alcalde de San Jose Chuck Reed va a tener una reunión donde se abordarán los problemas y soluciones para la ciudad. esta reunión será gratis para el público y tendrá lugar el Jueves 07 de febrero a las 6:30 pm. Sus prioridades son para hablar sobre el presupuesto y cualquier otro asunto que arreglar dentro de la ciudad para el año.

San Jose Sharks vs.

Boston Bruins San Jose Sharks vs.

Colorado Avalanche January 26th 1:00pm HP Pavilion 525 W Santa Clara, San Jose, CA 95113 $45-$250 ticketmaster.com San Jose Sharks vs.

Vancouver Canucks January 26th HP Pavilion 525 San Jose, CA 95113 $53-$375 ticketmaster.com Some Day My Prince Will Come February 14th 7:00pm-10:00pm The Presidio of San Francisco 104 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA 94129 (415) 345-6800 $12 General/ $10 Members Rock of Ages January 29th 7:30pm San Jose Center for the Performing Arts

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San Jose, CA 95113 (408) 792-4111 $20-$88 San Jose Sharks vs.

Boston Bruins January 31st 7:30pm HP Pavilion at San Jose 525 W. Santa Clara St. San Jose, CA 95113 Moveable Feast: Willow Glen Every Friday night 5:00pm-8:00pm VTA Curtner Light Rail Station Canoas Garden Ave & Curtner Ave, San Jose, CA 95125 The Jameel Prize: Art Inspired by Islamic Tradition December 12th-March 10th 2013 11:00am-5:00pm Iris B. Gerald Cantor Center for Visual Arts 328 Lomita Drive, Stanford, CA 94305

(650) 723-4177 Free Admission “Video Quartet” November 14th-February 10th Cantor Arts Center @ Stanford University 328 Lomita Drive Stanford, CA 94305 (650) 723-4177 Free Admission 2 Dollar Tuesday Art Sales Every 3rd Tuesday of the month KALEID Gallery 88 S 4th Street, San Jose, CA 95113 http://www.kaleidgallery.com/ Free Admission CPR Certification and Training Class February 19th 3:00pm San Jose American Heart Association Office 545 Meridian Ave., Suite E San Jose, CA 95126 (408) 724-9985 http://www. sanjosecprcertification.com/ $70

Make the fight against prostate cancer this year The project Zero aims to stop deaths related to prostate cancer. Some of their tips include eating healthier, and with that refraining from overconsumption of red meats and saturated fats, which have a correlation with people who get prostate cancer. Besides the change in diet, Project Zero also recommends getting into aerobic exercise.

It is one of the best treatments for your health, increasing energy levels, blood flow and a general boost to the immune system.

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Nuestra Belleza Latina llega a San José para audiciones El show popular de Univision, Nuestra Belleza Latina, tendrá audiciones en San José este 29 de enero, que es un martes. Estas audiciones se llevaran acabo en la National Hispanic University que se localiza en 14271 Story Rd. San José, CA 95127. Uno de los jueces será la reina Belleza de el ultimo año, Vanessa de Roide.

FREE BOX Unity Day III March 23rd 11:00am-2:00pm Most Holy Trinity Church 2040 Nassau Drive & Cunningham Ave San Jose, CA 95122 (408) 729-0101 40 Years of Roe V. Wade: Celebration of Life & Liberty January 26th 10:00am-12:00pm Justin Herman Plaza 1 Market Street, San Francisco, CA 94105 Black Cat Collective Vintage Emporium 751 W. San Carlos St. San Jose, CA 95126 (408) 292-6578 San Jose Coin and Collectibles Show January 25th 10:00am-6:00pm Doubletree Hotel San Jose 2050 Gateway Place San Jose, CA 95110 (408) 453-4000 $2 Admission

Fort Point Civil War Days January 26th 10:00am-5:00pm Fort Poin, Fort Mason, San Francisco, CA 94123 Happiness Is-Exhibition January 25th-April 14th Montalvo Arts Center 15400 Montalvo Road Saratoga, CA 95070 (408) 961-5800 http://www.montalvoarts.org/ Free Sunday Yoga in the park Every Sunday 11:00am Dolores Park Dolores St. & 19th St. San Francisco, CA 94114

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Applications Now Available for 2013 SCC GOV 101 ACADEMY 10-Week Program to Engage Residents with First-Hand Look at County Programs and Services SANTA CLARA COUNTY Applications are now available for the SCC GOV 101 ACADEMY, a 10-week program to provide a comprehensive overview of County government, its role and responsibilities, as well as the program and services offered by the County. The inaugural course was held last spring.

“It is quite heartening to see how many people are truly interested in learning about our County government,” said President Ken Yeager, County of Santa Clara Board of Supervisors.

“The programs and services provided by the County affect the lives of everyone, but often they go unnoticed.”

The Academy will hold its first session on March 12.

Applications will be accepted until February 15. The 35 seats will be distributed across the county. Seven will be available in each of the five Supervisorial Districts.

Most sessions will occur on Tuesday evenings from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. One halfday session will take place on a Saturday. The graduation ceremony is planned for the Board of Supervisors meeting on May 21, 2012, at 11:30 a.m.

The goals of the program are to: Raise public awareness of County roles and services; promote engagement and understanding of

the County; encourage participation in advisory commissions and volunteer opportunities; and contribute to creating a more informed public.

“I would encourage those interested to submit their applications early, since last year there were more candidates than spaces available,” said County Executive Jeffrey V. Smith. “We received excellent feedback from Academy participants about the interactive curriculum and the opportunities to visit several facilities to see first-hand how their tax dollars are spent.”

Man Sentenced for Growing Marijuana in Cosumnes Wildlife Preserve A Vallejo man was sentenced to two years and four months in jail for growing marijuana on public land.

On Aug. 4, 2012, California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) officers located 19 separate growing locations with a total of approximately 2,000 marijuana plants in the Cosumnes River Ecological Preserve.

Oscar Javier Palomino Ocegueda, 29, was located inside the growing area and armed with a shotgun.

He was taken into custody without incident. Ocegueda later pleaded no contest to felony marijuana cultivation charges and guilty to felony pollution charges. He was

sentenced earlier this month in Sacramento County Superior Court.

Cleanup of the area required the removal of camping related and personal items, three generators, steel carts, gardening tools, two propane tanks and approximately 50 gallons of gasoline, 100 pounds of fertilizer, 200 bottles of water, 500 feet of electrical cord and 2,000 feet of plastic gardening pipe. Nine separate 400500 pound helicopter loads were required to remove the material from the reserve.

Three firearms were located, resulting in the recovery of a firearm that had been reported stolen in 2008. The

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wildlife officers received assistance from the Sacramento and San Joaquin County sheriff ’s departments, Galt Police Department and the California Highway Patrol (CHP).

The Cosumnes River Ecological Preserve encompasses, and protects, thousands of acres of wetlands that foster the growth of native vegetation and the wildlife dependent on those habitats. More than 250 bird species, 40 fish species, and 230 plant species have been identified on the Reserve.

The Cosumnes River Preserve is recognized as one of California’s most significant natural areas.

Guidance on How Mobile Apps Can Better Protect Consumer Privacy SAN FRANCISCO Attorney General Kamala D. Harris issued recommendations for mobile application (app) developers, and the mobile industry, to safeguard consumer privacy.

Today’s report provides guidance on developing strong privacy practices, translating these practices into mobilefriendly policies, and coordinating with mobile industry actors to promote comprehensive transparency.

“Californians want to know what personal information their apps collect, how it is used and with whom it is shared,” said Attorney General Harris. “To meet this need and keep pace with rapidly changing technology, these recommendations strike a responsible balance between protecting consumers’ personal information and fostering the continued growth of the innovative app economy.”

Today’s report, Privacy on the Go: Recommendations for the Mobile Ecosystem, is the result of an outreach effort that compiled input from stakeholders through-

out the mobile industry. Its purpose is to serve as a template for the mobile industry to develop mobile-friendly privacy policies and practices that will improve consumer privacy without stifling innovation. To accommodate the smaller screens of mobile devices, the report recommends the use of special notifications such as icons, or pop-up notifications to inform consumers about how personally identifiable information is being collected and shared.

The issue of mobile privacy is increasingly pressing as more than half of American adult cell phone owners access the Internet from their phones, and more than 1,600 mobile apps are released every day.

To protect consumers’ online privacy, Attorney General Harris forged an agreement among the seven leading mobile and social app platforms in 2012. The agreement – with Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Google, Hewlett-Packard, Microsoft and Research in Motion – involved displaying app privacy policies that users could find in a consistent location in the

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platform store and review before downloading an app.

In October 2012, the Attorney General sent letters to approximately 100 mobile app developers and companies that were not in compliance with the California Online Privacy Protection Act and gave 30 days to post a conspicuous privacy policy.

In December, the Attorney General filed the first legal action against Delta Airlines, Inc. for violating California’s online privacy law, which requires apps that collect personally identifiable information to conspicuously post a privacy policy.

Last year, Attorney General Harris also established the Privacy Enforcement and Protection Unit to enforce federal and state privacy laws regulating the collection, retention, disclosure, and destruction of private or sensitive information by individuals, organizations, and the government. This includes California’s Online Privacy Protection Act, as well as laws relating to cyber privacy, health and financial privacy, identity theft, government records and data breaches.

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OUR JOURNEY REQUIRES US ALL TOGETHER

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President Barack H. Obama, after taking the oath of office for the second time, delivered a comprehensive listing of the many challenges which our nation faces today. The delivery was made in an assertive tone directed to all present at the public inauguration held last Monday, January 21, 2013. In addition to the many legislative challenges already known to most of us, President Obama included global warming and gay/lesbian marriage rights to the many issues. Every liberal issue was mentioned.

No issues were overlooked.

In particular, mention was made of retaining social security, Medicare, Medicaid, education and addressing immigration reform.

The most important three words repeated several times were “We the People”.

The President was reminding America that the people elected him. He was going to be assertive in addressing the many issues which need to be “acted upon in our time” by Congress. While we can focus limited attention and action on each issue, President Obama was asking American citizens to become more engaged in letting their congressional representative know that their actions were being monitored. ‘Ask them how they voted? And why?

The President was asking the American citizen (We, The People) to keep reminding the current elected officials that ‘We the People’ voted them into office to deal with the people’s concerns, which requires congressional action ‘in our time’.

The President indicated that social security and Medicare/Medicaid will continue because ‘We the People’ have a commitment to each other.

This nation cares for those who need assistance. He asserted that budget adjustments would not be made on the backs of those who are already disadvantaged and needy.

In this address, the President made effective statements that all need to support governmental programs. Citizens must tell their congressional representative that a comprehensive adjustment of taxes must be made. This adjustment of tax codes and entitlements will be very essential if a resurgence of the middle class is to occur.

What are the priorities supported by Hispanics? Foremost is the need to have a job.

Many jobs could be made available quickly by approval of funding for national infrastructures which have been neglected for too long.

A second priority addresses the disparities in education which currently do not provide low income communities with the same resource level as those of well-to-do communities. Another high priority is the enactment of comprehensive immigration legislation, which brings out of the shadows of our society all those millions of undocumented immigrants already residents here in America.

‘Our journey is not complete’ was a phrase used by President Obama to let all know that though progress has been made, more is needed. President Obama summarized historical adjustments already made: Slavery no longer exists; Women now have the right to vote, and gay/lesbian individuals shall have the right

to marry. Progress is needed in so many areas that it requires residents to convey their preferences to their elected representative. These acts are required to achieve ‘governance by, of, and for the people’.

‘We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men are created equal’ is a historical tenant embedded in the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution by our Founding Fathers. If this statement is to continue to have meaning we must change. The changes needed are to begin to provide access to the American Dream. All must have access to ‘life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness’. If only a few achieve, then the rest of us are denied.

How can this be achieved?

All residents must communicate their expectations to elected officials who must be held accountable and responsible.

In today’s environment of very fast effective communication, it is possible to send messages which inform elected officials that now is the time for them to be reasonable, to negotiate and to compromise in all matters, so that the business of ‘We the People’ is addressed first.

The fallout of a system of law and order which treats us all equitably is a commerce that thrives. When all pay a fair share of taxes, our governance will happen without deficits. The distribution of goods and services to all who need supportive relief will be possible. America has the material and spiritual resources to enable life in a secure and peaceful national community.

Our journey there is ‘a work in progress’, now over 200 years old. Our journey requires us all together.

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La gripa va en serio Luisa Fernandez Montero LA RED HISPANA Aunque a algunos les pueda parecer superfluo y otros decidan tomarlo a la ligera, el asunto de la gripa es un asunto serio. En lo que va de este año ya hay varias víctimas mortales y a esta hora son muchos los que padecen sus molestos síntomas.

Una gripa, gripe, o influenza, mal cuidada puede tener consecuencias graves.

Así que si no se ha vacunado, cosa que las autoridades de salud recomiendan con insistencia, es posible que aun este a tiempo de hacerlo.

De acuerdo con los Centros de Control de Enfermedades - CDC – la temporada de influenza 2012-2013 inició antes de lo usual, se mantiene con fuerza en todo el país y puede quedarse por más tiempo. Así que si no quiere padecer sus indeseables síntomas es mejor que tome ciertas precauciones.

Para empezar las autoridades en salud recomiendan vacunarse. Recuerde que la prevención da sus frutos, evite la proliferación de los gérmenes transmisores, lávese las manos con jabón y agua tibia y evite llevarse las manos sucias a los ojos, la nariz o la boca. En lo posible manténgase alejado de las personas enfermas y si el enfermo es usted trate de no salir, permanecer en casa será lo más beneficioso y prudente.

Cubra su nariz y su boca con un pañuelo cuando estornude o tosa. Esto impedirá la diseminación de gérmenes.

Si sus síntomas son severos, no dude en acudir al médico, recuerde que una gripa mal cuidada o desatendida puede convertirse en una neumonía o en una bronquitis.

Las personas con más alto riesgo que pueden presentar complicaciones son los niños pequeños, las mujeres embarazadas y las personas con ciertas condiciones crónicas

de salud, como asma, diabetes o enfermedades cardiacas o respiratorias. Las personas mayores de 65 años están también dentro del grupo de alto riesgo que debe recibir atención especial.

Recuerde que no es lo mismo un resfriado que una gripa; los síntomas de la gripa – o influenza - pueden incluir fiebre, tos, dolor de garganta, goteo o secreción nasal, dolores en el cuerpo, dolores de cabeza, escalofríos y cansancio.

En caso de presentar la enfermedad, es muy probable que su médico le recete medicamentos antivirales, estos pueden aliviar los síntomas, reducir el padecimiento en uno o dos días y evitar complicaciones graves de la in-

fluenza, como la neumonía.

Pero esté alerta si el enfermo es el niño y acuda al médico inmediatamente si presenta respiración acelerada o problemas para respirar, coloración azulada de la piel, dificultad para despertarse, falta de interacción, alto estado de irritación, fiebre con erupción, dificultad para ingerir alimentos o llanto sin lagrimas.

Si aun no se ha vacunado o necesita vacunar a algún miembro de su familia, diríjase al centro de salud más cercano, allí encontrará información sobre la disponibilidad de la vacuna. No se descuide: protéjase del frío y recuerde que la gripa va en serio.

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Honoring Martin Luther King Jr’s Dream

Resource to Provide Library Users Guidelines to Start their Own Investment Club Santa Clara County Library District card holders now have direct access to “Investment Club Starter Kits,” a new resource based on the successful workshop presented last year at several District libraries by members of the Silicon Valley Chapter of Better Investing.

Four Solar Suitcases will be sent to orphanages in Africa to serve as viable power sources.

Martin Luther King Jr.Day was held on this past Monday, and many throughout the country honored his legacy by dedicating some of their time helping others.

At the Tech Museum in San Jose, nearly 50 Bay Area students and their families came together to build “solar suitcases”, which would then be sent to Sierra Leone, where the life-changing kits will bring light to desperately poor West African schools.

“The Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, hundreds of thousands of people across the nation are continuing King’s legacy of service through similarly good deeds,” said Roqua Montez Director Public Relations at the Tech Museum, “The purpose of the event is to inspire youth to see how they can have a positive impact on the world through technology.”

Middle and high school students and their families spent the day in the newly

opened “The Tech Studio” learning about solar power engineering before wiring and configuring the portable solar power systems.

The kits will be donated to schools that have no electricity in Sierra Leone through the non-profit Schools for Salone.

“The students range in age from 11 to 17 years old and they are a diverse group of boys and girls from across the Bay Area.” Montez said.

“The suitcases - four in total - will be shipped to two schools and two orphanages in Uganda and Sierra Leone in the next month.”

“The Tech has partnered with “We Share Solar” to present this project, and the suitcases were generously funded by Applied Materials,” Montez added.

The We Share Solar Suitcase is an easy-to-use, easyto-transport, and complete solar electric system. Increased energy efficiency in lights makes it possible to illuminate a classroom with only 15 watts of electricity.

The kit includes a battery, a 20-watt solar panel, a charge controller, switches and wiring.

The kit can be expanded to provide up to 200 watts of solar power.

We Share Solar is a project of WE CARE Solar, a Berkeley non-profit whose Stachel, a gynecologist, was on a trip to Africa to investigate why women were having trouble delivering their babies. What she found was that most of the hospitals in Africa did not have the proper energy sources needed when a woman was giving birth. From this experience came the idea for the solar suitcases.

Founders, Aronson and Laura Stachel are 2011 The Tech Awards laureates.

Dedicated to improving maternal health care in the developing world, WE CARE Solar has deployed more than 200 solar suitcases around the world.

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“Financial literacy is crucial for individuals and families,” said County of Santa Clara Supervisor Mike Wasserman, Delegate for the County Library District Joint Powers Authority. “We praise the Library for helping users understand concepts that might contribute to their education and economic independence.” The kits are available to all Santa Clara County Library District cardholders.

Each kit includes an Investment Club Starter Kit Guide with tax forms and operating guidelines to ensure a successfully managed club. Also, six Better Investing publications complement the kit: Investment club operations handbook Introduction to successful investing handbook Using portfolio management wisdom handbook Mutual fund handbook Investing for life youth handbook Stock selection handbook The Investment Club Starter Kits were developed by the Silicon Valley Chapter of Better Investing and the Santa Clara County Library District.

“We are very pleased to offer practical resources and services that expand our pa-

trons’ knowledge and learning experience,” said Santa Clara County Librarian Nancy Howe. “We hope they take advantage of this opportunity that might give them the necessary information to get closer to their financial goals.”

Cardholders can borrow the Investment Club Starter Kits in different ways. They can ask at the Reference Desk of any Santa Clara County Library District community library or bookmobile; they can go online at http:// sccl.bibliocommons.com/ item/show/1518336016 to order them, or they can call 1-800-286-1991, during business hours (Monday-Friday 8:30a.m. - 5:00p.m.) and specify the library where they would like to pick up the kit.

Kits are loaned out for a period of six weeks and can be returned at any of Santa Clara County Library District community libraries. For more details, go to http://www.sccl. org/smart-investing.

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Consejos y clases sobre como dar pecho y de nutrición.

¡No importa tu situación migratoria, !"#$%&'&(#)*+,-)*./ Servicio Dental y Médico para su familia en el Indian Health Center.

Esta institución es un proveedor que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades

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The National Hispanic University Lanza su Nuevo programa M.B.A. en línea Este Programa incorpora estudios sobre Mercado Hispano y otros mercados multiculturales SAN JOSÉ A medida que el mundo se torna más interconectado culturalmente, más crece la necesidad de encontrar líderes empresariales con conocimiento y sensibilidad hacia el Mercado Hispano, así como otros mercados globales. Para ayudar a satisfacer esta demanda, The National Hispanic University (NHU) introduce una Maestría en line en Administración de Empresas (M.B.A. por sus siglas en inglés), que ofrece a sus estudiantes una amplia base de conocimientos y ha-

bilidades técnicas y administrativas, así como experiencia y discernimiento sobre temas empresariales de actualidad, tanto del emergente Mercado Hispano como de mercados internacionales.

Dentro de este programa en línea, los estudiantes aprenderán cómo evaluar la posición financiera de las empresas, crear estrategias de mercadotecnia y comunicación y analizar las tendencias y la investigación que están guiando el crecimiento en los mercados globales, así como el de los mercados multiculturales de los Estados Unidos. El programa destaca varias características diseñadas para ampliar la experiencia de aprendizaje del alumno, incluyendo: Asistencia Personalizada para el Desarrollo de Carrera:

Los estudiantes formulan y evalúan planes de desarrollo profesional y miden su progreso hacia sus metas. Los estudiantes también reciben periódicamente sesiones personalizadas de “coaching”- o guía de carrera- de parte de experimentados profesionales de negocios.

Programa de Tutoría de Líderes de Negocios: Los estudiantes se conectan virtualmente con un tutor seleccionado de entre una red de más de 85 compañías que forman parte de la lista de las 500 empresas más grandes de la revista Fortune, para aprender sobre las tendencias generales de la industria y recibir consejo acerca de cómo desarrollarse en el área de su elección.

Conferencias Exclusivas: Este programa destaca un

acceso en línea exclusivo a entrevistas y discusiones con renombrados líderes de negocios, incluyendo al mercadólogo y autor de best-sellers internacionales Seth Godin, al CEO de Zappos, Tony Hsieh, y a Francisco González, Presidente y Director General del banco BBVA, entre otros.

“El programa M.B.A. de NHU es único en el sentido de que prepara a los futuros líderes empresariales para tomar ventaja de las oportunidades que ofrece el creciente Mercado Hispano, así

como otros mercados multiculturales emergentes en los Estados Unidos. Tan sólo el Mercado Hispano es el segmento de consumidores con más rápido crecimiento en el país, con un poder de compra estimado de $1.5 trillones de dólares,” dijo el Dr. David López, presidente de NHU. “En nuestro programa, los estudiantes serán expuestos a prácticas de negocio que afectan a este mundo tan culturalmente diverso, mientras obtienen las habilidades necesarias y el conocimiento para ser exitosos en sus carreras.”

Los estudiantes se pueden inscribir en el Programa General, que los prepara para administrar negocios exitosos, o pueden elegir la especialización en Mercadotecnia para Mercado Hispano, que se enfoca en estrategias para alcanzar a esta base de consumidores culturalmente diversa.

Para más información sobre el programa M.B.A. en línea y sobre The National Hispanic University, visita

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Free Money for College: Cash for College Workshops San Jose CALIFORNIA Every January and February students and families attend FREE Cash for College workshops across California for help to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), California Dream Act Application and Cal Grant GPA Verification Form required for Cal Grants.

The California Student Opportunity and Access Program (Cal SOAP) of San Jose, in collaboration with local colleges, universities, community organizations and school districts, will host a series of 26 Cash for College workshops from January to February 2013 throughout the San Jose area. High school seniors and college students are encouraged to attend the workshops and receive FREE one-on-one assistance with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the California Dream Act Application.

Local high school seniors attending Cash for College workshop, complete an exit

survey, and apply for a Cal Grant by the March 2 deadline can qualify for an extra $1000 incentive scholarship!

Last year, 2,073 parents and students from 70 high schools participated in one of the 23 workshops held across the San Jose area. Sixty five percent of the students completed their FAFSA onsite.

Nineteen $1,000 scholarships were awarded and there was an 11% increase in attendance from the previous year. Scholarship lists, AB-540, AB-130, AB-131 and other financial literacy resources are also provided.

Our mission is to help lowincome and first generation college goers complete the application process so they can access financial aid for education and career/technical training beyond high school. Students who qualify for the Cal-Grant can earn up to $12,192 in free Cash for College.

Parents and students are encouraged to attend and bring the information listed below for a successful completion of the 2013-2014

FAFSA or California Dream Application on site: · Parent’s social security number (if they have one) · 2012 or 2011 Federal Income Tax Return or 2012 W2 forms · Parent’s record of untaxed income (welfare, social security or child support payments) · Student’s social security number or Alien Registration Number · Student’s Federal Income Tax Return or 2012 W2 forms (if they were employed) · List of student’s prospective schools For the next Cash for College workshop, or to find an event near you, please visit: www.calgrants.org For Questions/Answers regarding Cash for College: www.californiacashforcollege.org

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Con las inversiones, la clave es diversificar JasonAlderman PACTICALMONEY ¿Alguna vez se preguntó por qué las pequeñas tiendas familiares venden tanta variedad de productos diferentes, como paraguas y anteojos de sol, o dulces para Halloween y destornilladores? Los clientes difícilmente vayan a comprar estos artículos al mismo tiempo, ¿no es cierto?

Ese es precisamente el punto. Diversificando la oferta de productos, los vendedores reducen el riesgo de perder ventas algún día en particular, ya que la gente no suele comprar paraguas los días soleados, ni anteojos de sol cuando llueve.

El mismo principio de diversificación se aplica al mundo de las inversiones, donde se lo denomina asig-

nación de activos. Distribuyendo sus activos entre diferentes clases de inversiones (fondos comunes de inversión, bonos, títulos del mercado, inmuebles, efectivo, etc.), si alguna de las categorías falla temporariamente, al menos estará parcialmente protegido por las otras.

a sufrir pérdidas a corto plazo. Pregúntese: ¿le quitará el sueño invertir en fondos que podrían perder dinero o cuyo valor fluctúe drásticamente en varios años, o puede arriesgarse a sufrir pérdidas temporarias a cambio de obtener un posible mayor retorno?

Se deben tener en cuenta varios factores al decidir cómo distribuir mejor sus activos:

Horizonte temporal. Es el tiempo durante el cual espera invertir para una meta financiera en particular. Si todavía le faltan décadas para jubilarse, tal vez prefiera las inversiones más riesgosas y volátiles. Pero si se aproxima su retiro, o pronto deberá recurrir a los ahorros para la universidad, tal vez no desee arriesgarse a sufrir pérdidas repentinas que podrían disminuir su saldo en el corto plazo.

Tolerancia al riesgo. Se refiere a su deseo de arriesgarse a perder una parte o la totalidad de su inversión original a cambio de obtener una potencial recompensa mayor. Si bien las inversiones de mayor riesgo (como las acciones) son potencialmente más rentables a largo plazo, también están más expuestas

La diversificación dentro de

las categorías de riesgo también es importante. Desde el punto de vista de la diversificación, no es prudente invertir solo en unas pocas acciones. Por eso son tan populares los fondos comunes de inversión: reúnen dinero de varios inversores y compran una gran variedad de títulos valores. Así, si a alguna de las compañías del fondo le va mal, el impacto general sobre su cuenta no se siente tanto.

Muchas personas no tienen la experiencia –ni el tiempo— para tener una cartera de inversión diversificada con la mezcla de activos adecuada.

Es por eso que la mayoría de los planes 401(k) ofrecen carteras con diferentes perfiles de riesgo, desde los extremadamente conservadores (ej. letras de tesorería o fondos del mercado monetario) hasta los más agresivos (acciones de

pequeñas empresas o de países en vías de desarrollo).Generalmente, cada cartera está compuesta por diversas inversiones que, combinadas, alcanzan el nivel de riesgo adecuado. Por ejemplo, una cartera moderadamente conservadora que ofrece Schwab está compuesta por 50 por ciento de bonos con interés, 40 por ciento de acciones y 10 por ciento de equivalentes de caja. Usualmente, cuanto más agresiva sea la cartera, mayor será el porcentaje de acciones que contiene (es decir, a mayor riesgo, mayor recompensa).

Otra posibilidad son los llamados fondos de ciclo de vida o renta variable que ofrecen muchos de los planes 401(k). En estos fondos, usted elige el fondo más cercano a su fecha de retiro planeada y el administrador del

plan elige la mezcla de inversión adecuada. A medida que se acerca la fecha de retiro, el fondo se va “reajustando” constantemente para ser más conservador.

Si bien es conveniente, esta opción de inversión generalizada tal vez no satisfaga sus necesidades particulares; por ejemplo, usted podría querer invertir en forma más o menos agresiva, o tal vez no le guste alguno de los fondos incluidos.

Estos pueden parecer conceptos complicados, pero la publicación de la Comisión de Títulos Valores (SEC) “Guía de Asignación de Activos, Diversificación y Reajuste para Principiantes” los explica muy bien

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Prevención de La Diabetes: De Vital Importancia

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Claudia M. González M.S. R.D. (NAPSM) Son muchos los mitos que rodean a la diabetes, pero el más común es que el comer mucho azúcar causa diabetes. En realidad, el sobrepeso si puede aumentar el riesgo de desarrollar diabetes, pero éste generalmente es el resultado de comer excesivas calorías ya sea de grasas, proteínas, carbohidratos o azúcares. En cuestión de la diabetes tipo 2, no puedes controlar ciertos factores como tu edad, tu raza o tu historia médica familiar; sin embargo, tu dieta y estilo de vida si los puedes modificar.

Glucosa Sanguínea: La insulina, producida por el páncreas, es la hormona que permite el paso de la glucosa (que proviene de las comidas que comes, convertida en azúcar/glucosa) a los tejidos.

Esta glucosa es usada para energía, y un cuerpo saludable usualmente produce la cantidad necesaria de in-

sulina que necesita. Pero en personas con pre-diabetes (una condición donde los niveles de glucosa están más elevados de lo normal, pero no lo suficiente para ser una diabetes tipo 2), o diabetes, donde el cuerpo produce poca o nada de insulina, o no la puede usar apropiadamente; la glucosa tiende a almacenarse en la sangre. Si no se controlan estos niveles a través del tiempo, la glucosa elevada puede causar daños al corazón, riñones, ojos y al sistema circulatorio.

Sobrepeso: El mantener un peso saludable no solo puede ayudarte a prevenir una diabetes, sino también enfermedades del corazón y presión arterial alta, entre otras. Con tan solo perder un diez por ciento de tu peso actual puede ayudarte a prevenir una diabetes.

Colesterol: El mantener los niveles de colesterol sanguíneos en óptimos niveles es esencial, no solo para que prevengas una diabetes sino también enfermedades coronarias. Si tienes bajos niveles

del colesterol ‘‘bueno’ o elevados niveles de triglicéridos, tu riesgo de tener diabetes aumenta. El perder peso, si lo necesitas, ejercicio con regularidad, y una dieta balanceada puede ayudarte a mantener niveles óptimos de lípidos en tu sangre, Presión Arterial Alta: Aproximadamente uno de cada tres estadounidenses tiene presión arterial alta, conocida también como hipertensión. El corazón tiene que trabajar más arduamente si tienes presión alta y el riesgo de tener enfermedades coronarias y diabetes, incrementa. Monitorea tu presión alta y el sodio en tu dieta con regularidad.

Ejercicios: Y sabemos que el ejercicio es bueno para la salud, pero lamentablemente la mayoría, no lo hace o ejercita con poca frecuencia. El mantenernos activos puede contrarrestar todos los males arriba mencionados, además de hacerte sentir mejor, con más energía y flexibilidad, mejor circulación y con músculos más tonificados.

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Today’s seniors are leading active lives, filling their time with travel and new experiences.While staying active is great for one‚ general well-being and happiness, continuous travel provides many challenges to maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Good nutrition and regular exercise can keep you feeling great and reduce your risk for diseases such as prostate cancer, diabetes and hypertension. And, as we age, our risk for developing these diseases increases, so it is especially vital for aging men and women to protect their overall health.

Next time you take a trip, don’t let your health go on vacation too. Here are some wellness tips that will travel as well as your wrinkle-free shirts: Maybe it’s all that waiting, but something about airports makes people hungrier. Packing food may be your best bet for a wholesome meal. If you do buy airport food, you may want to couple it with a little exercise. Explore the terminal options before settling on the first fast food joint you see.

Salads, low-fat sandwiches and smoothies abound these days. And instead of snacking on high-sodium pretzels or crackers on your flight, opt for an immunity-boosting piece of fruit instead.

vegetables like broccoli and cauliflower. After the salad, stick with grilled, lean meats and whole grains. Keep the amount of fat you get from red meat and dairy products to a minimum.

On road trips, pack a cooler filled with fresh vegetables, homemade sandwiches and water. If you do stop along the way, try and wait until you can find a rest stop with plenty of healthy food choices.

When you‚‘re cooking for yourself, you know exactly what’s in your food. Don’t give up that knowledge just because someone else is doing the cooking. Ask how your meals are prepared to avoid certain no-no’s, like trans fatty acids, which are found in margarine.

Incorporate cancer-fighting foods into your daily meals. Evidence from several studies suggests that fish can help protect against prostate cancer because they have good fat, particularly omega-3 fatty acids. Likewise, a lack of vegetables in the diet is linked to a higher risk of aggressive prostate cancer, according to experts at the Prostate Cancer Foundation.

A buffet can derail a diet quickly. When possible, skip the all-you-can-eat food fest and opt for individual menu items instead. When you can‚ resist a buffet, eat an entire plate of salad before hitting the main dishes. Just be sure to go light on cheese and dressing and heavy on

Remember to exercise each day, whether it’s exploring a new location on foot, or taking a swim in the hotel pool. Beyond burning calories, endurance exercises are particularly effective at increasing the body’s natural levels of antioxidants, eliminating inflammatory molecules that drive cancer.

Relax and enjoy your trip.

Reducing stress can lead to a longer, happier life.

More wellness tips can be found at www.PCF.org.

Just as you would never forget your itinerary at home, don’t leave town without your good habits.

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Disfrute de un escape sabroso (FAMILY FEATURES) En un esfuerzo por tomarse un descanso de la actitud “siempre activa” que requiere cada día, cada vez más personas buscan tener escapes fugaces. Esto incluye saborear verdaderamente los alimentos que consumen.

Es momento de adoptar los sabores que tanto desea y la satisfacción que merece. Por ejemplo, los sabores adecuados pueden ofrecer un escape tropical instantáneo, como la combinación de ron negro, naranjas asadas y pimienta de Jamaica, que puede disfrutar más allá de los límites típicos de un postre o bebida inspirada en una isla.

Costillas de cerdo al cacao con salsa barbacoa y maracuyá Tiempo de preparación: 10 minutos Tiempo de cocción: 3 horas Rinde 8 porciones

The Ultimate Game Day Warm Up (FAMILY FEATURES) Bold, flavorful chili is the ultimate game day grub, offering hearty portions to feed a hungry crowd and personalized toppings to suit every palate. For a delicious twist to your go-to, wow guests with a hearty, versatile pork-based chili with layers of savory flavor.

Smoky ingredients are all the rage, with fire-roasted tomatoes, bacon and chipotle peppers on the rise in restaurant menus across the country. Give this delicious trend the home-cooked treatment with Smoky Pork, Bacon and White Bean Chili, a simple recipe that takes only 20 minutes to prepare and can be conveniently made in the slow cooker.

With this versatile recipe, it’s easy to add a personal touch. Make your hearty chili even more smolderingly smoky by adding finely chopped chipotle chiles (from a can of chipotles in adobo sauce) along with the onion. Or, to amp up the heat, add a dash of cayenne pepper powder along with the chili powder.

To round out the meal on game day – or any day – serve with warm corn tortillas or corn bread and a refreshing side salad with radishes and cilantro. Prepare a topping bar with sour cream, roasted tomato salsa, sliced avocadoes, scallions and shredded Jack cheese.

Smoky Pork, Bacon and White Bean Chili Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour, 20 minutes Makes: 6 servings 8 1 1 1/2 2 1 2 1 1/2 2

1/2 2

ounces bacon, thick-cut, (5 or 6 slices), cut crosswise into 1/4-inch strips large onion, cut into 1/2-inch dice pounds pork loin roast, cut into 3/4-inch dice tablespoons chili powder tablespoon smoked paprika 14 1/2-ounce cans diced fire-roasted tomatoes cups water 15-ounce cans cannellini beans, (white kidney) or other white beans, drained Salt cup sour cream, (optional) scallions, thinly sliced (optional)

In large saucepan or small stockpot over medium heat, cook bacon, stirring occasionally, until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate and set aside.

Add onion to bacon fat and cook, stirring occasionally, for 2 minutes. Increase heat to medium-high, add pork, and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are crisp-tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in chili powder and paprika. Stir in tomatoes (with juices) and water. Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, and cook, stirring occasionally, until pork is tender, 35 to 45 minutes.

Stir in beans and about 2/3 of bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 10 minutes. Add salt to taste.

Serve chili garnished with remaining bacon and sour cream and scallions, if using.

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cucharadas llenas de azúcar morena cucharadas de polvo de cacao sin azúcar cucharaditas de polvo de ají McCormick Chili Powder cucharaditas de hojas de albahaca McCormick Basil Leaves cucharadita de polvo de ajo McCormick Garlic Powder cucharadita de polvo de cebolla McCormick Onion Powder cucharadita de sal cucharadita de pimienta roja molida McCormick Crushed Red Pepper bandejas de costillitas de cerdo (aproximadamente 4 libras), sin piel taza de néctar de maracuyá taza de salsa de barbacoa cucharadas de licor de maracuyá

Precaliente el horno a 300 °F. Mezcle el azúcar morena, el polvo de cacao, el polvo de ají, la albahaca, el polvo de ajo, el polvo de cebolla, la sal y la pimienta roja en un recipiente pequeño.

Cubra las costillas con la preparación en forma pareja. Envuélvalas bien en papel aluminio. Coloque en la asadera.

Hornee de 2 1/2 a 3 horas o hasta que las costillas estén tiernas.

Mientras tanto, mezcle el néctar de maracuyá, la salsa barbacoa y el licor de maracuyá en una pequeña sartén a fuego medio. Cocine durante 30 minutos o hasta que se haya reducido la salsa a la mitad.

Quite el papel aluminio de las costillas. Colóquelas en la parrilla a fuego medio. Cocine durante 5 minutos de cada lado o hasta que las costillas estén doradas en forma pareja, y úntelas ocasionalmente con la salsa barbacoa.

Pruebe estos consejos para la cocina: Para asar las costillas en el horno en lugar de a la parrilla, coloque las costillas sin el papel sobre la asadera. Cocine durante 5 minutos de cada lado o hasta que estén doradas.

El néctar de maracuyá se encuentra en mercados étnicos en la sección de productos étnicos de algunos supermercados. El licor de maracuyá se puede comprar en licorerías.

Información nutricional por porción: 363 Calorías, Grasa 21 g, Proteínas 23 g, Carbohidratos 20 g, Colesterol 81 mg, Sodio 577 mg, Fibra 1 g

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Iniciará Casa Blanca cruzada en lucha contra violencia armada

Washington NOTIMEX

“porque ellos no pueden hablar por sí mismos”.

El 17 de enero el vicepresidente de Estados Unidos, Joe Biden, dijo que la Casa Blanca llevará ante la opinión pública su lucha por establecer nuevos controles para hacer frente al fenómeno de la violencia armada.

Como lo hizo Obama el miércoles, Biden insistió en que los hechos en la escuela primaria de Newtown, Connecticut, donde 20 niños fueron asesinados a tiros, constituyeron un punto de quiebre en este debate.

“Muchos en este país han sido silenciados por mucho tiempo. No podemos quedarnos callados más”, dijo Biden al hablar aquí ante alcaldes del país reunidos en la conferencia anual de invierno de los ediles.

El miércoles Obama firmó 23 órdenes ejecutivas relacionadas con el tema de las armas y pidió al Congreso considerar varias iniciativas de ley, incluido renovar la prohibición sobre las armas automáticas de asalto.

Biden, quien encabeza el grupo de trabajo sobre violencia armada de la Casa Blanca, dijo que el gobierno del presidente Barack Obama ha decidido dar voz a las víctimas de esta violencia,

Biden reconoció que la lucha legislativa será difícil a partir de la enorme influencia de la poderosa Asociación Nacional del Rifle (NRA), “pero no tenemos otra opción”.

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County Office of Women’s Policy Joins Domestic Violence Advocacy Consortium to Warn about Stalking SANTA CLARA COUNTY To a casual observer, it might appear just plain odd, annoying, yet harmless behavior. But the physical and emotional distress experienced by victims demonstrate that not only is it serious, but it also can be a very dangerous matter. January is National Stalking Awareness Month, and the County of Santa Clara Office of Women’s Policy is partnering with the Domestic Violence Advocacy Consortium to encourage everyone to focus on a crime, that according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, affects millions of people in the United States every year.

“Raising awareness helps the victims and their families identify with confidence this type of behavior and seek the protection to which they are entitled,” said County of Santa Clara George Shirakawa, Chair of the Board’s Public Safety and Justice Committee.

“We want to reassure the victims that they are not alone and they can fight this crime.”

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey (NIPSVS), one in six women and one in 19 men have been stalked during their life-

time. For both female and male victims, stalking was often committed by people they knew, or with whom they had a relationship.

“Like domestic violence, stalking is a crime of control and power that impacts people of all ages, origins and educational, social and cultural backgrounds,” said Esther Peralez-Dieckmann, Director of the County of Santa Clara Office of Women’s Policy.

“Anyone can be stalked, so an understanding of this crime and empowering victims with information and resources to seek immediate help is crucial.”

mestic Violence Advocacy Consortium Director.

Stalking is difficult to recognize, investigate and prosecute, because at times it might look as odd, but harmless, behavior. Quite often stalkers do not fit standard psychological profiles, and many follow their victims from one jurisdiction to another.

One in four victims reports that the stalker uses technology to track the victim’s daily activities.

sonal information about the victim by accessing public records, and using internet search services.

What victims should do In recognition of National Stalking Awareness Month, the County of Santa Clara and the Domestic Violence Advocacy Consortium are providing advice to safeguard victims and educate witnesses on what they can do to help: - If you are in immediate danger, call 911.

According to the Stalking Resource Center, National Center for Victims of Crime, stalking is a pattern of repeated (two or more occasions), unwanted attention, harassment, contact, or any other type of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to feel fear for their safety.

Because victims usually know their perpetrators, their behavior may appear harmless to outside observers; however, victims often endure intense physical and emotional distress.

Many lose time from work or have to relocate because of the stalking.

Unlike other crimes, stalking may take many forms, such as assaults, threats, vandalism or burglary. It can manifest as unwanted calls, gifts, flowers, or visits; repeated, unwanted, intrusive, and frightening communications from the perpetrator by phone, mail, and/or email; following or waiting for the victim at places such as home, school, work, or recreation place; making direct or indirect threats to harm the victim, the victim’s children, relatives, friends, pets or property; hiring private investigators, going through the victim’s garbage, following the victim, contacting victim’s friends, family work, or neighbors. All are common techniques used in stalking.

“If more people learn to recognize stalking, we have a better chance to protect victims and prevent tragedies in Santa Clara County,” said Cynthia Hunter, Do-

Cyber stalking is also on the rise. Cyber stalking includes harassing a victim, and posting information or spreading rumors about the victim on the internet; obtaining per-

- Do not communicate with the stalker or respond to attempts to contact you.

- Trust your instincts. Do not downplay the danger. If you feel you are unsafe, you probably are.

- Take threats seriously.

Danger generally is higher when the stalker talks about suicide or murder, or when the victim tries to leave or end the relationship.

- Contact a local crisis line.

They can help you devise a safety plan and give you information about laws to protect you.

- Develop a safety plan, including things like changing your routine, arranging a place to stay and having a friend or relative go places with you.

- Keep evidence of the stalking.

- Contact the Police.

- Consider getting a court order that directs the stalker to stay away from you.

- Tell family, friends and co-workers about the stalking and seek their support.

- Warn security staff at your job or school about the stalking and ask them to help watch out for your safety.

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Firma Obama acciones para reducir violencia por armas de fuego Washington NOTIMEX El presidente Barack Obama firmó 23 acciones ejecutivas para reducir la violencia armada, como parte de una obligación moral para confrontar un fenómeno que -dijo- está infringiendo muchas de las libertades de los estadunidenses.

A la vez demandó al Congreso renovar la prohibición sobre la venta de armas automáticas de asalto, así como hacer ilegal la venta de cargadores con capacidad superior a 10 balas, y llamó a los estadunidenses a presionar a los legisladores a actuar sin demora.

Acompañado por víctimas de tiroteos y por cuatro niños que le escribieron pidiéndole actuar tras la matanza de Newtown, en Connecticut, Obama ofreció utilizar todo el poder de su oficina.

“Nuestro primer trabajo como sociedad debe ser proteger a los niños. Esta es la forma como vamos a ser juzgados, y sus voces nos deben obligar a cambiar”, dijo.

Antes, el vicepresidente Joe Biden recordó que los hechos en la escuela primaria Sandy Hook, donde 20 niños y seis adultos fueron asesinados, “sacudieron la conciencia de la nación”.

“El mundo ha cambiando y demanda acción”, dijo Biden, quien encabezó el grupo de trabajo sobre violencia armada que le presentó a Obama las recomendaciones anunciadas este miércoles.

Obama dijo que aunque los hechos de Newtown marcaron un punto de quiebre en el debate nacional sobre las armas, la violencia armada constituye una incesante

amenaza.

Recordó que desde los hechos de Sandy Hook un mes atrás, más de 900 estadunidenses han muerto o resultado heridos como consecuencia de heridas por armas de fuego.

El mandatario dijo que en adición a las medidas anunciadas este día en los próximos días pretende usar “cualquier poder de esta oficina para hacerlas realidad”.

“Si bien no existe una ley o leyes que puedan prevenir totalmente cada acto de violencia sin sentido, pero si hay algo que podamos hacer para reducir esta violencia, si hay aún una vida que podamos salvar, tenemos la obligación de intentarlo”, dijo.

Bajo las órdenes ejecutivas firmadas por Obama, el Centro de Control y Prevención

de Enfermedades (CDC) conducirá un estudio sobre violencia armada y se fortalecerá el sistema de verificación de antecedentes de compradores de armas.

Igualmente, el gobierno dotará de más recursos a las escuelas para fortalecer sus sistemas de seguridad y para que profesionales de salud puedan reportar con más facilidad potenciales amenazas por parte de pacientes.

Obama dijo que estas acciones empero no podrán sustituir el trabajo del Congreso en este frente, por lo cual demandó a los legisladores a actuar sin demora y dejando de lado los intereses políticos.

Pidió la renovación de la ley que prohíbe la venta de armas automáticas de asalto, hacer obligatoria la verificación de antecedentes para

todos los compradores de esos pertrechos, eliminando el vacío legal que permite que actualmente 40 por ciento de estas ventas no cumplan con este requerimiento.

Igualmente, demandó la confirmación del titular de la

Oficina de Alcohol, Tabaco y Armas de Fuego (ATF), que ha permanecido acéfala durante los pasados seis años.

Obama insistió que las acciones no buscan socavar la segunda enmienda constitucional que consagra el derecho a la tenencia de armas, pero pretenden reducir el fenómeno de la violencia armada, algo que -dijo- es apoyado por la mayoría de los estadunidenses.

El mandatario reconoció que implementar estas reformas en el Congreso no será fácil, aún cuando se trata de acciones de sentido común, y por ello exhortó a los estadunidenses a hacer escuchar su voz en esta lucha.

“Pregunten a sus legisladores qué es más importante, hacer lo que puedan para tener una calificación A del cabildeo de las armas o darles a los padres de familia tranquilidad y paz cuando dejen a sus hijos en la escuela”, dijo.

El mandatario apuntó cómo recientes hechos de violencia armada han trastocado libertades de estadunidenses, desde la libertad de orar tras la matanza en un centro Sij en Wisconsin, hasta el derecho de reunión tras

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el asesinato de varias personas en un cine de Aurora, Colorado.

“Hagamos lo correcto por las víctimas de Sandy Hook, hagamos lo correcto por el país que tanto queremos”, exhortó.

Control de armas • Se impulsará en el Congreso la reactivación de la restricción de venta de armas de asalto o de tipo militar (suspendida en 2004) • Promoverá en el Congreso que se exija la revisión de antecedentes a todos los compradores de armas • Instará que se establezca un limite de 10 balas por cargador para todas las armas en venta • Realización de un estudio del Centro de Control y Prevención de Enfermedades (CDC) sobre violencia armada • Reforzamiento de la seguridad en las escuelas y colegios • Impulsar la eliminación de las balas perforadoras • Actualización de planes de emergencia en escuelas • Aumento de recursos presupuestarios para facilitar el acceso a salud mental

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Picture Perfect Home Decorating Tips From a Pro (NewsUSA) Decorating can be one of the most exciting times during your experience as a homeowner. Not only are you creating the essence of your home, you are also adding your very own personal touch and style.

One of the easiest ways to add unique spice to an ordinarily drab room -- incorporate exceptional artwork.

“Many of my clients are simply amazed at how effective a colorful painting can be at bringing new life to a room that has become tired,” says Matthew Johnston, an artist known for his vibrant Tall Tulips paintings.

However, as easy as it sounds, purchasing and hanging a painting on the center of the wall isn’t going to cut it in most cases. Johnston offers his advice to ensure your next painting purchases work with your room

rather than against it:

Large High-Traffic Rooms For family rooms, living rooms and rooms off the kitchen, Johnston recommends figurative diptych paintings to create a story within each area. Diptych paintings consist of two separate panels that hang together and work as one.

“In my figurative diptych paintings, each figure has their own physical space, yet they are a couple,” says Johnston. “Their face is cropped, and viewers can imagine themselves as being in the painting. The viewer has to look to other parts of the painting to imagine a story ... each individual person can create a different story for the painting.”

Awkward Wall Spaces For stairways, long hallways and between windows, Johnston recommends using

a tall, narrow painting.

“They are perfect for hanging up a staircase,” says Johnston. This style of painting also works well because they are bright and don’t require ideal lighting.

Focal Wall Areas Spaces like the area over a fireplace will get a lot of attention from passersby.

Hanging your prized piece is the perfect step for these spots.

“Many of my clients choose my large floral paintings,” says Johnston. “Oftentimes, they will hang these on a wall which faces the front door ... to make an impression when first walking in the home.”

To learn more about Matthew Johnston and his work, visit

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THE ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE NEWS SAN FRANCISCO SOMArts Cultural Center presents the one year anniversary of “The News,” a monthly offering of new and experimental performance works on Tuesday, February 5, 2013, 7:30 to 9pm. Held on the first Tuesday of each month, “The News” spotlights queer experiments, debut works, and works-inprogress by pre-selected solo artists, groups and troupes.

Since “The News” debuted in February 2012 as part of the SOMArts Studio Series, a series of classes and events designed to encourage the production of contemporary work by artists

of all ages and skill levels in San Francisco, the evening has featured more than 65 new performances by 114 Bay Area artists.

Creator of “The News” Kolmel WithLove commented, “Past experiments with guest curators and hosts brought a diverse array of performers together, fostered new collaborations and took “The News” in unexpected directions. In the coming year, “The News” begins its first full season of hosting guest curators, who will enliven the monthly evening of queer performance through exploratory events and new themes, bringing their respective communities to the program

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Rembrandt’s Century SAN FRANCISCO Drawn largely from the collection of works on paper in the Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco’s Achenbach Foundation for Graphic Arts, Rembrandt’s Century examines a wide range of artworks from the 17th-century.

Complementing the upcoming Girl with a Pearl Earring: Dutch Paintings from the Mauritshuis, this exhibition sheds further light on the Dutch Golden Age and the remarkable artistic achievements of Rembrandt and his peers.

At its core is a selection of etchings by Rembrandt van Rijn—arguably his generation’s most influential artist.

Both Girl with a Pearl Earring: Dutch Paintings from the Mauritshuis and Rembrandt’s Century will be on view in the Herbst Exhibition Galleries at the de Young Museum in San Francisco from January 26–June 2, 2013.Rembrandt was both a teacher and a student.

While his work was among the most vigorously collected during this period, he too was

a collector. Like the sea shells and other natural wonders he collected, depictions of which are shared in this exhibition,

Rembrandt collected knowledge, which he disseminated to his students and followers. Championing etching as an original form of artistic expression, and technically experimenting with each stage of the etching process, Rembrandt inspired artists around the world for generations to come.

Rembrandt’s Century examines a time when printmaking was becoming of particular cultural importance. Exhibition Curator James Ganz notes, “More

Works by painter-printmakers such as Adriaen van Ostade, Giovanni Benedetto Castiglione, and Jusepe de Ribera are balanced by the contributions of specialized graphic artists such as Jacques Callot, Wenceslaus Hollar, and Lambert Doomer. Virtuosic engravings, ambient etchings, ink drawings, watercolors, and more illustrate the enormous range and appeal of printmaking and drawing techniques during the time of Rembrandt. perform and guest-host on March 5, 2013. Gregerson and Hamilton produced and co-hosted the radio show “Fembot and Friends” on KUSF in Exile, featuring a diverse array of queer performers, personalities, cultural workers and seditionaries from the Bay Area and beyond. The pair brings an evening of performance, spoken word, film and music inspired by the spirit of their show to “The News”. Performers include Annie Danger, Meliza Banales (Missy Fuego), Gary Hsu, LOVEWARZ!, Sanguine Collective and Margaret Tedesco.

to collaborate with a growing following of Bay Area performers who are regulars onstage and in the audience.”

The one year anniversary edition of “The News” on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 features installations by fine artists and performances curated by creator, and host, WithLove and a special guest-host, WithLove’s former high school boyfriend and San Francisco based performing and visual artist Peter Max Lawrence. The evening includes a mix of dance, music, spoken word and theater performances inspired by the month of love and the themes of relationships, love, lust, failure,

than any other fine objects, prints circulated extensively throughout the 17th-century art world, broadcasting artistic, political, and scientific development far and wide.”

The exhibition illustrates the wide-ranging contributions Rembrandt, his predecessors, and followers made in the form of printed images that were produced in Holland and internationally. It explores the rich print culture of the era, through portraiture, still life, natural history, scenes of daily life, landscape, and subjects drawn from mythology and religion.

Peter Griggs, photo by Jose A. Guzman Colon. solitude, freedom, emotions and awkward adolescence. Performers include Peter Griggs with Aurora Switchblade, Lambert, Erin Malley, Michelle L. Morby,

Xavier MTW, Monica Peck, Grace Pool, Mica Sigourney.

Malcolm Hamilton and Gary Fembot Gregerson of “Fembot and Friends” curate,

House opens at 7:00pm and space is limited. Admission is $5, and advance tickets may be purchased at thenewsperformance.eventbrite.com.

An informal session for artist-led feedback and resource sharing follows each performance.

JANUARY 25 - JANUARY 31, 2013

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To Get Ahead at Work, Ditch the Flip-Flops

Businesses are Again Moving Toward More Polished Attire, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg aside.

For many men, the days of wearing hoodies and flipflops to work are over.

After a decade of increasingly casual office dress requirements (inspired by Zuckerberg’s 1990s Silicon Valley predecessors), CEOs began demanding a more polished look beginning with the 2001 recession. By 2002, more formal dress codes had been reinstated by 19 percent of companies with more than $500 million in revenues, according to a Men’s Apparel Alliance survey.

“The 2001 recession gave Americans a taste of the tougher job market,” says Darnell Jones, a business professional and creator of TUKZ Undergarments for men, (www.TUKZ.com), which have clasps that ensure shirts stay tucked.

“Then along came the Great Recession in December 2007 and, with it, the layoffs and high unemployment we’re still experiencing. Today, if you want to get hired, and if you want to get promoted, you’ve got to look like you mean business.”

Jones notes that it’s not just corporate leaders who want a more professionallooking workforce. In a

2012 survey by Salary.com, nearly 25 percent of respondents said their workplace’s dress code is too lenient.

Less than 10 percent said theirs was too strict.

“Right or wrong, how much care you take – or don’t take – with your appearance communicates a lot about you,” Jones says.

“If you take pride in how you look, you probably take pride in the work you do.

If your outfits are throwntogether or dated, you may be reckless with details and not up on the latest in your profession.”

If you’re ready to give up your office hoodie, but aren’t sure what to replace it with, Jones offers these tips: • Get a navy blue or gray blazer or suit coat: Solid colors are best, although pinstripes are fine, too. Get the best material you can afford. If wearing a jacket all day doesn’t fit with your workplace vibe, keep one in your office or cubicle to have handy just in case. Whether it’s a surprise visit from a client or an unexpected meeting with the CEO, slipping on a jacket is an easy way to make a good impression.

• Watch your feet: Invest in a good pair of lace-up shoes -- brown, black or, better yet, both. (The color should complement your trousers and match your belt.) Avoid square-toed

shoes -- they’re dated. Be sure your shoes are polished, and replace the heels when they get run down, particularly if you’re going on a job interview or attending an important meeting.

Of course, you’ll need socks, too. They should coordinate with the color of your trousers – and with each other!

• Avoid the peacock effect: Your shirt should be a solid color – no patterns and no hot pinks. Be sure it’s pressed. An undershirt is a must; it helps prevent unsightly perspiration stains and unwanted views of underlying body parts.

If you’re not wearing a tie and leaving the top button or two undone, make sure the T-shirt collar is not visible at your throat. If you’re wearing a coat, about a halfinch of shirt cuff should be visible at your wrist.

• Flatter your face with a V-neck: A good-quality gray, V-neck pullover sweater worn over a blue dress shirt is a great look for business casual. The bottom of the sweater should stop at your belt line.

“You’ll be amazed at how much more seriously people take you when you look the part,” Jones says.

“The best thing is, dressing well makes you stand taller and feel more confident. That’s really a winning look.”

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 573911 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Capitol Square Dental Care, Nancy Ocampo-Watanabe DDS Inc., 2727 McKee Rd., San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara Co. Nancy OcampoWatanabe, DDS Inc., 2727 McKee Rd., San Jose, CA 95127. This business is conducted by a corporation registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 01/01/13. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Nancy Ocampo-Watanabe DDS Inc. Nancy O. Watanabe/President Jan. 25; Feb. 1, 8, 15, 2013.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/18/13.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 573846 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, FEJSA, 305 Lena Ave., Gilroy, CA 95020, Santa Clara Co. Felipe de Jesus Sanchez Vazquez, 305 Lena Ave., Gilroy, CA 95020. This business is conducted by an individual registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 01/17/13. “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.)

Felipe de Jesus Sanchez Vazquez Jan. 25; Feb. 1, 8, 15, 2013.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/17/13.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 573750 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Green Concepts Gardening Service, 1216 Lynn Ave., San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara Co. Melecio Bernal, 1216 Lynn Ave., San Jose, CA 95122. This business is conducted by an individual registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 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.)

Melecio Bernal Jan. 25; Feb. 1, 8, 15, 2013.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/15/13.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV239881 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Catherine Nguyen, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Catherine Nguyen has

JANUARY 25 - JANUARY 31, 2013 filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Catherine Nguyen to Catherine Mizuguchi 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 04/23/13 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113.

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

January 22, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Jan. 25; Feb. 01, 08, 15, 2013.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV239791 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Svetlana Jovanovic, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Svetlana Jovanovic has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Svetlana Jovanovic to Svetlana Rocic 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 04/23/13 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113.

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

January 18, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Jan. 25; Feb. 01, 08, 15, 2013.

AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV233446 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Gilbert A Iraheta Bolanos, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Gilbert Adolfo Iraheta Bolanos has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Gilbert Adolfo Iraheta Bolanos to Gilbert Adolfo Bolanos 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 04/23/13 at 8:45 am, Room

107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113.

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

January 22, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Jan. 25; Feb. 01, 08, 15, 2013.

NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CHANGE IN OWNERSHIP OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSE Date of Filing Application: January 22, 2013To Whom It May Concern: The Name of the Applicant is/are:El Agave Mexican Grill Inc. The applicant listed above is applying to the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control to sell alcoholic beverages at: 17 S. 4th Street, San Jose, CA 95112-3527 Type of license applied for: 47-ON-SALE GENERAL EATING PLACE Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control 100 Paseo de San Antonio Room 119, San Jose, CA 95113 (408) 277-1200 Published Jan. 25; Feb. 01, 08, 2013.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 573681 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, JAC Janitorial, 2245 Lanai Ave. #59, San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara Co. Jorge Armando Cano, 2245 Lanai Ave Ave. #59, San Jose, CA 95122. This business is conducted by an individual registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 01/11/13. “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.)

Jorge Armando Cano Jan. 18, 25, Feb. 1, 8, 2013.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/11/13 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV239288 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Gueorgui Petrov Alexandrov, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Gueorgui Petrov Alexandrov has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Gueorgui Petrov Alexandrov to George Petrov Alexandrov 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

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JANUARY 25 - JANUARY 31, 2013 petition for change of names should not be granted on 04/16/13 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113.

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

January 11, 2013.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Jan. 18, 25, Feb. 1, 8, 2013.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV239408 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ronald Garcia, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Ronald Garcia has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Ronald Garcia to Ronald Canuto Garcia THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 04/16/13 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113.

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

January 14, 2013.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Jan. 18, 25, Feb. 1, 8, 2013.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 573322 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Stuart Greene Productions & Events Management, 4314 Hamilton Ave., San Jose, CA 95130, Santa Clara Co. Craig Greene, 4314 Hamilton Ave. #A, San Jose, CA 95130. This business is conducted by an individual registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 01/03/13. “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.)

Craig S. Greene Jan. 11, 18, 25, Feb. 1, 2013.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/03/13 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 573075 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Sabor del Valle, 3282 Cuesta Dr., San Jose, CA 95148, Santa Clara Co. Raymond Castañeda, 3282 Cuesta

Dr., San Jose, CA 95148 & Catherine Tompkinson, 3282 Cuesta Dr., San Jose, CA 95148.

This business is conducted by an unincorporated association other than a partnership 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.)

Raymond S. Castañeda Jan. 11, 18, 25, Feb. 1, 2013.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/21/12 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 573468 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Ganesha Indian Cuisine Sweets and Catering, 1074 Kiely Blvd., Santa Clara, CA 95051, Santa Clara Co. Catered Events, Inc. 1700 Shattuck Ave. #221, Berkeley, CA 94709. This business is conducted by a corporation registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 01/01/13. “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.)

Catered Events, Inc. Surjit Singh/CFO Jan. 11, 18, 25, Feb. 1, 2013.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/07/13

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.)

Gustavo de Leon Jan. 11, 18, 25, Feb. 1, 2013.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/03/13 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 573579 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, GET On-Site Tax Services, 2920 Wycliffe Court, San Jose, CA 95148, Santa Clara Co. Laura Coronado Santos, 2920 Wycliffe Court, San Jose, CA 95148.

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.)

Laura Coronado Santos Jan. 11, 18, 25, Feb. 1, 2013.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 1/09/13

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 573471 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, ADS Auto Electric Components, 538 Santa Ana Ave. #D, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara Co. Xuan K.T. Le, 2826 Glen Dixon Ct., San Jose, CA 95148 & Nam D. Vuong, 2826 Glen Dixon Ct., San Jose, CA 95148.

This business is conducted by a general partnership registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 01/07/13.

“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.)

Nam D. Vuong Jan. 11, 18, 25, Feb. 1, 2013.

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV239013 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Austin Logan Gayne, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Austin Logan Gayne has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Austin Logan Gayne to Andre Jae Canepa 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 04/09/13 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113.

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

January 07, 2013.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Jan. 11, 18, 25, Feb. 1, 2013.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 573378 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Taqueria Santa Maria, 8875 Kern Ave., Gilroy, CA 95020, Santa Clara Co. Gustavo de Leon, 8875 Kern Ave., Gilroy, CA 95020. This business is conducted by an individual registrant has not

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV238471 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ashok Kumar Gunasekaran, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Ashok Kumar Gunasekaran & Lalitha Sundaramurthy has

filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Arya Sekaran to Aarav Sekaran 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 04/02/13 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113.

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

December 27, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Jan. 11, 18, 25, Feb. 1, 2013.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV238912 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Nicky Kim, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Nicky Kim has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Nicky Kim to Shiho Kawakami 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 04/09/13 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113.

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

January 4, 2013.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Jan. 11, 18, 25, Feb. 1, 2013.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV238898 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Hoa Van Nguyen & Bao Tram Thi Bui, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Hoa Van Nguyen & Bao Tram Thi Bui have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Hoai Quoc Nguyen to Jason Hoai 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 04/09/13 at 8:45 am, Room 107:

located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113.

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

January 3, 2013.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Jan. 11, 18, 25, Feb. 1, 2013.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV234458 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Samantha L. Hola, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Samantha L. Hola has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Abigail Baylee Reed to Abigail Baylee Hola THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 02/05/13 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113.

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

January 3, 2013.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Jan. 11, 18, 25, Feb. 1, 2013.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV238762 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Mary Alice Sanchez, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Mary Alice Sanchez has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Andrew Joseph Ramirez-Stultz to Andrew Joseph 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 04/02/13 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113.

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

January 3, 2013.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court

Jan. 11, 18, 25, Feb. 1, 2013.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV238351 Superior Court of California, County of Santa ClaraIn the matter of the application of: Yanxi Li, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Yanxi Li has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Yanxi Li to Frank Yanxi Li 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 04/16/13 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113.

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

January 7, 2013.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Jan. 11, 18, 25, Feb. 1, 2013.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV239105 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Tam Anh Chung, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Tam Anh Chung has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Allison Tse to Allison Nhu 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 04/09/13 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113.

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

January 8, 2013.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Jan. 11, 18, 25, Feb. 1, 2013.

STATEMENT OF WITHDRAWAL FROM PARTNERSHIP OPERATING UNDER FICTITIOUS BUISNESS NAME FILE NO. 573323 The following person(s)/ entity(ies) has/have withdrawn as a general partner(s) from the partnership operating under the following fictitious busi-

LEGAL CLASSIFIEDS ness name(s). ABOVE ALL Country Time Liquor, 2591 S. Bascom Ave., San Jose, CA 95008. Filed in Santa Clara County on 01/21/11 under file no. 546962. Akbar Matani, 6318 Mayo Drive, San Jose, CA 95123. I/We 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.)

Akbar Matani Jan. 11, 18, 25, Feb. 1, 2013.

This Statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 01/3/2013 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 573209 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, AA Rodent Control, 18423 McCoy Ave., Saratoga, CA 95070, Santa Clara Co. Attila Mester, 18423 McCoy Ave., Saratoga, CA 95070, Alex Mendoza, 3018 Van Sansul Ave., #8, San Jose, CA 95128. This business is conducted by a general partnership registrants began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 12/30/12. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Attila Mester Jan. 04, 11, 18, 25, 2013.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/31/12.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 573148 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Top to Toes Beauty Salon, 1154 Saratoga Ave., San Jose, CA 95129, Santa Clara Co. Hang Dang, 269 Staples Ave., San Jose, CA 95127. 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.)

Hang Dang Jan. 04, 11, 18, 25, 2013.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/27/12.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 572867 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Transcender Instituto, 6 Cecil Ave # 1, San Jose, CA 95128, Santa Clara Co. Juan Delgado, 6 Cecil Ave # 1, 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

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

Juan Delgado Jan. 04, 11, 18, 25, 2013.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/16/12 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV238698 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Connor Lyndon Bates & Jackie Lane Bates, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Connor Lyndon Bates & Jackie Lane Bates have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Ian Russell Bates to Ian Akulis Bates 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 04/02/13 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113.

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

December 31, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Jan. 04, 11, 18, 25, 2013.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 112CV238534 Superior Court of California, County of Santa ClaraIn the matter of the application of: Reza Norouzi & Tang Norouzi, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Reza Norouzi & Trang Norouzi have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. My Ava Norouzi to Ava My Norouzi 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 04/02/13 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113.

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

December 28, 2012.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Jan. 04, 11, 18, 25, 2013.

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MOVIES

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END OF WATCH

En Blu-Ray combo pack con UltraViolet, DVD y copia digital Jake Gyllenhaal y Michael Peña son un par de oficiales de policía del cuerpo de Policía de Los Angeles que patrullan una de las áreas de la ciudad más violentas y atormentadas por los pandilleros en End of Watch, que llega en Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, DVD y en On Demand el 22 de enero de 2013, de Universal Studios Home Entertainment.

Un relato desgarrador, contado en primera persona, de la vida en las calles del director y guionista David Ayer (Training Day), End of Watch, ofrece al público una oportunidad única de echar un vistazo al mundo de la policía, llena de acción, humor y emoción. Con su incomparable imagen en alta definición y sonido surround 5.1 de alta definición, el Bluray™ de End of Watch sumerge a la audiencia en un mundo oscuro y caótico, e incluye una hora de exclusivo contenido extra con escenas eliminadas y un comentario del director.

En medio del glamour y la opulencia de Palm Beach, Jason Statham y Jennifer López se unen para ejecutar un plan maestro en el thriller PARKER, basado en la novela negra Flashfire, escrita por Richard Stark –uno de los muchos seudónimos del prolífico escritor de novelas negras Donald E. Westlake (1933 – 2008)–. La película fue dirigida por Taylor Hackford (Ray), nominado a un Oscar, y el elenco incluye a Michael Chiklis, Wendell Pierce (de The Wire de HBO) y a Nick Nolte, nominado a un Oscar.

Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters

After getting a taste for blood as children, Hansel (Jeremy Renner) and Gretel (Gemma Arterton) have become the ultimate vigilantes, hell bent on retribution. Now, unbeknownst to them, Hansel and Gretel have become the hunted, and must face an evil far greater than witches...their past.

JANUARY 25 - JANUARY 31, 2013

Tercer Secreto de Fátima “misterio o manipulación”

You may be able to avoid getting hot under the collar when you see your energy bills if you heed a few hints that offer a good way to focus your home improvement efforts where they count.

• Upgrade Your Attic Insulation. Heat escaping through the attic may account for half your home’s heat loss. Make sure there’s at least 12” of insulation up there. Upgraded insulation can even help soundproof and weatherize your house for optimum living quality.

• Install Storm Windows and Doors. This can cut heat loss at those sites in half. If you can, replace single-pane windows with double- or triple-pane windows.

Entre 1916 y 1917 ocurrieron una serie de apariciones de la Virgen María, a trespastorcillos en la sierra de Fátima, Portugal. Los tres niños eran Lucía Dos Santos, Jacinta y Francisco Marto. Estas apariciones causaron furor y gran controversia en el mundo.

Después de la una exhaustiva investigación, el Vaticano aprobó como ciertas lasapariciones y se dieron a conocer en el siglo pasado, los tres secretos o visiones que experimentaron los pastorcillos cuando vieron a la Virgen.

Auque las dos primeras visiones se dieron a conocer primero, se referían a la segunda guerra mundial y a la conversión de Rusia del comunismo ateo y dictatorial a la democracia. Jacinta y Francisco murieron a los pocos años de las apariciones, Lucía se convirtió en monja y vivió en claustro hasta el año 2004 y un año después falleció a los 97 años de edad.

El tercer mensaje de Fátima se convirtió en un enigma que el Vaticano guardó celosamente por más de setenta años. El actual Papa Benedicto XVI, fue quien interpretó el tercer secreto, aduciendo que se trata del intento de asesinato de Juan Pablo II a principios de los años ochenta.

La mayoría de estudiosos de las apariciones no dudan que éstas sean verídicas, se duda que las interpretaciones dadas a conocer por el Vaticano sean las verdaderas.

Tercer mensaje de Fátima a los tres pastorcillos, parte del texto publicado por la iglesia a finales del siglo XX: “Y vimos en una inmensa luz que es Dios: algo semejante a como se ven las personas en un espejo cuando pasan ante él, a un obispo vestido de blancoy hemos tenido el presentimiento que fuera el Pontífice. También vimos a otrosobispos, sacerdotes, religiosos y religiosas

subir una montaña empinada, en cuyacumbre había una gran cruz de maderos toscos.

El Santo Padre antes de llegar a la cruz, atravesó una gran ciudad medio en ruinas, lucía tembloroso, con paso vacilante, apesadumbrado de dolor y pena, rezando por las almas de los cadáveres que encontraba por el camino, llegando a la cima del monte, postrado de rodillas a los pies de la gran cruz fue muerto por un grupo de soldados que le dispararon varios tiros de arma de fuego y flechas. Del mismo modo murieron unos tras otros los obispos, sacerdotes, religiosos y religiosas y diversas personas seglares, hombres y mujeres de diversas clase y posiciones.

Bajo los dos brazos de la cruz había dos ángeles, cada uno de ellos con una jarra de cristal en la mano, en las cuales recogían la sangre de los mártires y regaban con ella las almas que se acercaban a Dios.”

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Boost Energy Efficiency At Your House (NAPSI)

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• Install an Automatic Setback or Programmable Thermostat that can adjust the house’s temperature around your schedule. When you’re away or asleep, program it to a cooler temperature. When you’re around, raise it and you could save up to 10 percent of your heating and cooling costs.

• Check Your Furnace.

Change filters frequently.

Also clean air registers, baseboard heaters and radiators as needed. Change forcedair heating system air filters monthly as well.

• Take Advantage of Solar Energy. Simply opening the drapes on sunny winter days can let sunshine in to naturally warm your home. Similarly, closing them at night can reduce heat loss.

• Use a Humidifier. If your furnace doesn’t have a builtin humidifier, get one for frequently used areas. The additional moisture can make it feel as much as 8° warmer than the actual temperature.

• Insulate the Concrete Slab That Supports Your House. It’s estimated that 10 percent or more of a home’s energy loss can come from an uninsulated foundation.

By adding the EnergyEdge system from CertainTeed, you can cut back on bills and help save the environment.

Featuring PVC rails with expanded polystyrene insulation, it can be applied by handy homeowners or professional contractors to the exposed slab edge or other exposed foundation of the house.

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ENTERTAINMENT

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Cantante Rihanna visitara Angélica Vale podría interpretar a Jenni Rivera países Latinos en nuevo tour en una biografía

La actriz y cantante Mexicana Angélica Vale podría protagonizar a la “Diva de la banda” Jenni Rivera en una biografía sobre su vida. El programa El Gordo Y la Flace anuncio que se especula que se esta preparando arduamente una película sobre la artista que falleció en diciembre de 2012 en un trágico accidenté aéreo. La comediante Angélica Vale ha incursionado en varias telenovelas, series de comedia y en la actualidad participa en el musical “Mentiras”, con el que su hija Angélica Maciel de tan sólo siete meses, debutó en teatro.

La cantante de pop Rihanna tal vez podría llevar su nuevo tour “Diamonds World Tour” a varios diversos países de America Latina. El nuevo tour, cual inicia el 8 de Marzo en los Estados Unidos, llegaría a los países en Latino America entre Junio y Octubre de este ano.

El portal Peruano El Comercio informo de que los seis países que serán parte de el tour de Rihanna van a ser: Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Venezuela y Peru. La cantante empezara su gira en Buffalo, Nueva York y pasara por alrededor de 30 ciudades estadounidenses con su conclusión en Brooklyn, Nueva York el 4 de Mayo. Es entonces cuando el tour empezara en Latino America.

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Genera mas de 8 millones de dolares en publicidad El tema “Gangnam Style” por el artista Coreano Psy, que ha dado vuelta al mundo por sitios como YouTube ha generado mas de 8 millones de dólares en publicidad. Estas figuras vienen de YouTube, quienes paga dinero a los creadores de videos mas populares en el sitio.

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El dinero es repartido por YouTube y los creadores. La canción de Psy se publico por primera vez en el sitio el Julio de 2012. Desde ese entonces el video de la canción ha tenido mas de mil millones de vistas individuales.

Esto también es el record de videos mas vistos en el sitio.

JANUARY 25 - JANUARY 31, 2013

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Setting the stage for great game-day watching

(BPT) When you’re playing a sport, the playing field is a key component of the experience, whether it’s a muddy lot in the neighborhood park or top-quality turf in a prostyle stadium. When you’re watching your favorite sport, the viewing environment is just as much a part of the fun as the field is for game play.

As you’re gearing up to watch a major football bowl game or the pivotal match of a college basketball championship tournament, it’s important to set the stage for a great viewing experience. The game-watching pros at Sanus, makers of flat screen accessories like TV wall mounts, offer a few tips for creating the perfect environment for watching the big game:

Creating the focal point A flat screen TV is a must for most sports lovers and low prices on top-quality sets make it easy to get your hands on a screen worth your devotion. Don’t just grab the first deal you see, however.

Research brands and options to find the right screen for your needs. Once you’ve decided on the screen you want, take steps to display it

for maximum impact. Wall mounting a flat screen is the most dramatic, convenient and safe way to display a TV - especially if it’s a large set.

Whatever your needs or your space, you can find a Sanus wall mount that works. Fullmotion and tilting mounts allow you to move a screen to maximize viewing from multiple points in the room - so every fan has a front-row seat for the game

Savvy seating Of course, you’ll enjoy the game from the comfort of your own sofa or easy chair, but if you’ll be entertaining guests in front of your flat screen, you’ll need extra seating. Folding chairs can be uncomfortable and unreliable, so look for more comfy alternatives. The floor can be a great spot for game watching, so consider tossing some oversized cushions on the carpet and inviting guests to get comfortable.

Seating should be arranged to ensure everyone has a great view of the flat screen, but don’t forget to set up some seating off to the side for those who might want to chat without disturbing other watchers.

Sound and light

Modern flat screens offer exceptional sound quality along with great pictures, so you can be sure to hear every cheer, call and score while watching the big game. For a sound experience that makes you feel like you’re sitting on the sidelines, however, look into a surround sound system.

Like many other electronic devices, prices have dropped on such systems and it’s now possible to score great sound for just a few hundred dollars. You can opt to have the system professionally installed, but setting up surround sound is well within the capabilities of even novice do-it-yourselfers.

Finally, don’t overlook the importance of lighting. If you’re watching an afternoon game, pull drapes to ensure no sun glare distracts from your view of the flat screen.

You’ll need some lighting for night games, but keep things just bright enough to ensure guests are safe and can easily see the refreshments.

Just as the right turf and a great field can make playing your favorite sport that much more enjoyable, setting the stage for great viewing can help ensure game day is a winning experience - for you and all your guests.

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San Jose Earthquakes Select Three in MLS Supplemental Draft

Vence Selección Mexicana Sub 20 varonil a similar del América

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La selección mexicana de fútbol sub-20, sostuvo un encuentro amistoso con el Club América, como parte de su preparación rumbo al Campeonato Sub-20 de la región.

México NOTIMEX La Selección Mexicana Sub 20 derrotó por 1-0 a su similar del club América, en juego que tuvo lugar en el Centro de Alto Rendimiento (CAR), como preparación hacia el premundial de la Concacaf a desarrollarse en Puebla.

Giovanni Hernández marcó hasta los 83 minutos la anotación de la victoria en este juego que resultó muy exigente para los tricolores, a los que costó gran trabajo abrir el orden defensivo del rival azulcrema.El técnico Sergio Almaguer alista el representativo mexicano para participar en el Campeonato de la Concacaf a desarrollarse del 17 de febrero al 1 de marzo.Esta justa otorgará a los equipos semifinalistas clasificar a la Copa Mundial Sub 20 Turquía 2013, programada del 21 de junio al 13 de julio.

The San Jose Earthquakes selected three players in Tuesday’s MLS Supplemental Draft, including Stanford forward Adam Jahn (First round, No. 15 overall), Oregon State defender Colin Mitchell (Third round, No. 53 overall) and UC Santa Barbara defender Peter McGlynn (Fourth round, No. 72 overall).

Jahn, 22, was a four-year starter for Stanford. The target man had 16 goals and 10 assists in 65 career appearances for the Cardinal. He was an All-Pac 12 and AllFar West Region selection as a junior in 2011 and a senior

in 2012. Jahn has also seen time for U.S. youth teams, making the camp roster for the U-20s in July of 2010 and suiting up for the U-18s as a prep with Jesuit High School in Carmichael, Calif.

Mitchell, 22, was a four-year starter for Oregon State. He

scored nine goals and had four assists in 70 career appearances for the Beavers.

The San Francisco native graduated from University High School in 2008 after winning three-consecutive Bay Counties League titles with the Red Devils.

McGlynn, 23, was a fixture for UC Santa Barbara during his four years on campus. The Irish defender had two goals and six assists in 76 career games for the Gauchos. He previously played in the Shelbourne FC academy from 2000-08, helping the club to six league titles and four cup competition victories.

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