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“Cada Niño una oportunidad” destaca la importancia para que nuestros niños se mantengan sanos y listos para aprender La campaña, llamará la atención a la relación aun no denunciada entre la salud de un niño y su potencial para logros escolares – con el énfasis especial en los desafíos que los niños viviendo en pobreza enfrentan cada día. Al igual de iluminar la importancia de buena salud para obtener logros escolares, la campaña también comenzará una conversación nacional y promoverá las maneras en que los padres, maestros, y profesionales médicos pueden trabajar juntos para asegurar que todos los niños se mantengan sanos y listos para aprender desde el momento que nacen hasta que el momento que gradúan de la secundaria.

California Labor Applauds News That Koch Bros. Won’t Buy LA Times “Today’s news that the Koch Brothers won’t buy the LA Times and others Tribune Co. newspapers is a major victory for proponents of a free and democratic press. For months, the California Labor Federation, media watchdogs and progressive groups have raised serious concerns about the effect of handing control of major news outlets over to the Kochs. The Kochs’ interest in the Tribune Co. was no doubt fueled by a desire to further their anti-worker, anti-environment agenda by using those media outlets as a megaphone for their extreme ideas,” said Art Pulaski, CA Labor Federation Executive Secretary-Treasurer.

El Mustang celebra 50 años de historia El Ford Mustang está a punto de convertirse en el miembro más reciente de un club muy exclusivo – los vehículos en producción continua desde hace 50 años. En sus primeros 49 años de producción, el Mustang ha ganado una base mundial de fanáticos, incluyendo a más de 5 millones en Facebook, la mayor parte de cualquier placa de marca de vehículo. La combinación única de estilo, rendimiento y asequibilidad del automóvil estableció una nueva clase de automóviles deportivos, y el Mustang ha liderado el segmento desde entonces.

LOCAL CALENDAR Valley of the Heart Now – September 22 Teatro Campesino Playhouse 705 Fourth St. San Juan Bautista, CA elteatrocampesino.com Lego Kidsfest August 30th-September 1st 9am-7:30pm San Jose Convention Center 150 West San Carlos Street San Jose, CA 95110 1-800-SAN-JOSE Children/Senior-$19 Adult-$21 San Jose Bacon Festival of America August 31st San Jose Flea Market 1590 Berryessa Rd, San Jose, CA 95133 (408) 453-1110 Tickets $1-$10 http://bit.ly/mvblemail War on Whistleblowers September 5 / 7pm San Jose Peace & Justice Center 49 S. 7th St. San Jose, CA www.sanjosepeace.org Pop! Goes the Mashup September 5-7 /8pm Smith Center Outdoor Amphitheater 43600 Mission Blvd.

Fremont, CA Tickets: www.smithcenter.com The Wiggles ‘Taking Off ’ September 6th / 6:30pm San Jose Civic 135 W. San Carlos St. San Jose, CA 95113 (408) 792-4111 Earth, Wind & Fire September 8th 7:30pm-11:00pm San Jose Civic 135 W. San Carlos St. San Jose, CA 95113 (408) 792-4111 $60.50-$99.00 Mariachis para Guadalupe September 12 7:00pm Our Lady of Guadalupe Church 2020 E. San Antonio San Jose, CA $25 general admission Family workshop: Guadalupe Geocachers September 14 /10am – 11:30am GRPC Visitor & Education Center 438 Coleman Ave. San Jose, CA www.grpg.org Bounty of Heart’s Delight September 14 /4:30pm – 10pm Emma Prusch Farm Park

647 S. King Rd. San Jose, CA $100 tax-deductible veggielution.org/bohd Moonlight Train Dinner Party September 14th October 19th 6:00pm-10:30pm Roaring Camp Railroads 5401 Graham Hill Road, Felton, CA, 95018 $49 adults; $39 children Queerseañera September 6 / 7pm – 10pm Mexican Heritage Plaza 1700 Alum Rock Ave. San Jose, CA Tix: queerseanera.eventbrite.com Rancho Day Fiesta September 21 / Noon – 4pm Sanchez Adobe Historic Site 1000 Linda Mar Blvd.

Pacifica, CA VivaFest: Kinky Plus Carla Morrison, La Santa Cecilia September 28th San Jose Civic 135 W. Santa Carlos St. San Jose, CA 95113 (800) 745-3000

Over 49,000 People Sign Petition to End FDA’s Ban on Blood Donations from Gay Men Rep. Mike Honda launched the petition earlier this month to increase public support for the effort to overturn the FDA’s discriminatory policy, which has been in effect for over thirty years and is opposed by the American Medical Association and the Red Cross. He will deliver the petition to the FDA when he returns to Washington, DC in September.

FREE BOX Dia Familiar en Yerba Buena September 15 /11am – 4pm Yerba Buena Gardens Mission Street (between 3rd & 4th) San Francisco, CA www.ybfamilyday.org 6th Annual Luna Park Chalk Art Festival September 21 / 10am – 5pm Backesto Park N 13th St & Jackson St. San Jose, CA First Friday October 4 /10am – 4pm San Mateo County History Museum 2200 Broadway Redwood City, CA Tales from Two Cities: Writing From California October 4 & 5 San Francisco Main Library 100 Larkin St. San Francisco, CA

Spanish for Activists Class Wednesdays 6:30pm San Jose Peace & Justice Center 48 S. 7th St. San Jose, CA Free Sunday Yoga in the park Every Sunday 11:00am Dolores Park Dolores St. & 19th St. San Francisco, CA 94114 Free Heart Screening for Children By appointment Valley Medical Center or family’s home www.infant-heart.com (408) 885-4415 Electronics recycling collection 200 E. Santa Clara St., San Jose, CA 95109 (916) 617-2664

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right to vote; b) access to an education; c) access to economic opportunity (jobs and businesses) and d) unhampered social mobility.

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Last Saturday, August 24, 2013 there was a commemorative march on Washington, D.C. organized by Rev. Al Sharpton. There is no doubt that 50 years ago, the “I have a Dream” speech delivered then by Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a very motivating and inspiring statement. Dr. King called upon the American nation to live up to its ideals as ennumerated in its Declaration of Independence (July 4, 1776) and the U.S. Constitution.

It was a restatement of hope and a call to action by all Americans, not just the African-American community.

The March on Washington, D.C. of August 28, 1963 was conducted in the non-violent manner first used by Mahatma Ghandi to liberate India from British colonial rule.

In accordance with the standards of leadership and advocacy espoused by Dr. King, the theme, then as today, was “Jobs and Freedom”.

What became a concern after some reflection was that no other ethnic groups were evident as ‘involved collaborators and partners’ of this continuing civil rights movement. No one represented the Native American Nations; the Hispanic-Latino people; nor Asian-American people. The civil rights movement must have the support, engagement and involvement of all Americans, especially people of color and the low (or no) income peoples.

Today’s major civil rights issues must include: a) the

American Democracy, as a form of governance, is where ‘all are treated equally under the law’ and all have certain inalienable rights which include life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Democracy was initially defined by the Founding Fathers.

This group of Anglo Christian men had left Europe to escape social, economic, and religious persecution.

Today, America is witnessing the re-establishment of voting restrictions and impediments. In addition, access to economic and social opportunity is also restricted by the practices of racial bias, bigotry, and prejudice. Certain individuals believe that they are superior to ‘peoples of color’ and act accordingly.

Native Americans were relocated from their tribal lands into the reservations of today. People of Mexican ancestry were treated poorly and denied their rights supposedly guaranteed by the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo signed after the Mexican American War (1846).

The point being made here is that civil rights is an issue to be faced by AfricanAmericans, Hispanics, Asian-Americans, and Native Americans as brothers and sisters. Today many are being impacted by the same denials of ‘equal protection under the law’. Today, America faces a new challenge, which is the abusive use of wealth as a means of subjugation of people who are not ‘untra-wealthy’. Middle class wages and employment have declined. Too many today are unemployed and seem to have no way to have

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employment in the future.

Our youth are encouraged to become responsible for student loans while getting professional college degrees.

Many end up being unable to payback those student loans, which amount to more than $1 trillion, which is greater than the national credit card debt. In fact, many who use ‘credit cards’ to get by, end up owing their soul to the very large financial firms. Is debt the new form of legal slavery?

Civil righta must be coupled with access to social and economic opportunity. Today a few ultra-wealthy are able to influence the U.S. Congress to not legislate corrective measures required if the common good of the nation is to be addressed.

If we are to have a government of the people, by the people and for the people, then this U.S. Congress must enact legislation which addresses, at the minimum, the essential human needs of all people. Representative John Lewis (D-GA) said, “Civil rights is an issue that all Americans must get together to support. Congress must adopt comprehensive immigration legislation which allows many of our people to come out of the shadows of our society and economy.”

He was the one speaker who included all Americans in the commemoration of civil rights advocacy which was the subject of Dr. King’s “I have a Dream” inspiring speech. Note that today we are all still advocating for a better economy, jobs, access to education and health care, and just some respect and acceptance as just who we are. Understand that the power of the ordinary people, when they agree to act as one people, exceeds the power of those now in authority. We all must have access to the American Dream.

pertar la conciencia dormida de los Estados Unidos.

Cinthia Rodríguez EL OBSERVADOR Hace cincuenta años, millons de personas se reunieron en la capital de la nación para pedir trabajos y libertad.

El miércoles, multitudes regresaron al mismo lugar para recordar la protesta y el aniversario del discurso del Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. “Yo tengo un sueño”.

El presidente Barack Obama habló sobre la historia del país y como casi 200 años después de la creación de la constitución, algunas declaraciones seguían insatisfechas, en particular cuando se dice que todos los hombres son creados iguales.

Continuó hablando sobre la trayectoria de la gente que se reunió para ofrecer testimonio de la injusticia, y la petición de su gobierno para des-

“Y porque siguieron marchando, América cambió.

Porque marcharon, se aprobó la ley de derechos civiles”, dijo el presidente Obama.

“Porque marcharon, América se hizo más libre y más justa, no sólo para los afroamericanos, también para las mujeres y los latinos, asiáticos y nativos americanos; para los católicos, judíos y musulmanes; para los homosexuales y para los estadounidenses con discapacidades”.

Recuerdo que en la escuela primaria, teníamos que ver películas sobre Dr. King y su discurso, lo cual no llamaba mi atención. Realmente nunca pensé en lo que estaba hablando hasta que llegue a la edad de 14 años. Tuve que hacer un proyecto sobre Abraham Lincoln. Aprendí acerca de la esclavitud, los derechos civiles y finalmente me di cuenta de lo que el Dr. King estaba hablando. Teniendo en cuenta la historia de cómo su gente llegó a las Américas en primer lugar.

Fue una locura darme cuenta de que él no actuaba de manera ruda, sino que se

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mantuvo tranquilo, un ejemplo para el resto de sus seguidores y dio un discurso desde el corazón. Me di cuenta de que lo único que quería era que todos fueran tratados por igual y tuvieran la oportunidad de ese sueño americano.

Sinceramente, me sorprende pensar que un hombre de ascendencia africana no estaba lleno de enojo. Su discurso también tubo un impacto en mi comunidad como el presidente ha mencionado y por eso estoy muy agradecida.

Es difícil decir que hemos alcanzado la igualdad incluso cincuenta años después, pero eso es lo que siento. Corríjanme si me equivoco, pero todavía hay un poco de tensión entre las razas. Yo creo que va poco a poco, en gran medida por la mezcla de parejas, pero es como la naturaleza humana querer estar juntos en su raza. Estoy a favor de eso, mientras las personas permanezcan tolerantes y estén abiertas a comprender quién realmente somos. Todos queremos las mismas cosas en la vida de todos modos, todos debemos esforzarnos por ser mejores vecinos y podemos lograr cualquier cosa. El sueño sigue, hay que convertirlo en realidad.

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SANTA CLARA COUNTY The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously on August 27, 2013, to move forward with a new way of funding critical services that relies on private investment and mandatory performance measures.

The innovative model called Pay for Success, or Social Innovation Financing, would be used for the first time in Santa Clara County, with the goals of saving taxpayer dollars and improving service delivery to targeted populations.

The concept, used in England and in a few area of the United States, targets limited government funding to programs only after they have demonstrated successful out-

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comes. The initial funding for the program is provided by private investors or foundations.

The idea was introduced to the county by Step Up Silicon Valley, a campaign launched

by Catholic Charities USA to lift 1,000 families out of poverty in Santa Clara County in 2013 and cut poverty in the United States in half by 2020.

“Pay for Success has the potential of generating new and innovative partnerships to help our neediest residents,” said Santa Clara County Supervisor Dave Cortese. “The model targets our limited resources to programs that prove they are effective.”

On Tuesday, the supervisors approved allocating

$75,000 to help pay for the services of Third Sector Capital Partners, a consultant the county has been working for eight months on the first two phases of the Pay for Success work plan. The Silicon Valley Community Foundation has pledged $75,000, and county administrators are looking for a third partner to reach the $225,000 cost for the work. The Health Trust of Silicon Valley paid for the first two phases of the project.

The next 14-month phase is to set up two pilot projects focused on the areas of mental health and homelessness.

But there are many areas that could use the model, including juvenile probation, child welfare, school suspensions and public health.

Here is how Pay for Success could work: A foundation or private investor agrees, for example, to pay upfront $100,000 to contract with a nonprofit or community organization for health services for homeless individuals and families.

A contract spells out outcomes that must be reached before the county reimburses the investor or foundation.

For example, the nonprofit must provide basic health care for 100 clients in a year.

A health clinic is set up and the nonprofit works with

Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” is a public speech delivered on August 28, 1963, in which he called for an end to racism in the United States. Delivered to over 250,000 civil rights supporters from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, this speech was a defining moment of the 1960’s American Civil Rights Movement.

Beginning with a reference to the Emancipation Proclamation, which freed millions of slaves in 1863, King examines that: “one hundred years later, the Negro still is not free”. At the end of the speech, King departed from his prepared text for a partly improvised peroration on the theme of “I have a dream”, possibly prompted by Mahalia Jackson’s cry: “Tell them about the dream, Martin!” In this part of the speech, which most excited the listeners and has now become the most famous, King described his dreams of freedom and equality arising from a land of slavery and hatred. The

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other agencies and nonprofits that help homeless to bring in clients to receive the care.

The county pays only when outcomes are reached as determined and evaluated by an independent partner.

The investor or foundation recovers the $100,000 with interest, or reinvests it in the program so more homeless can receive health care.

The investor, not taxpayers, bears the risk of the project not reaching the outcomes and therefore not getting reimbursed, and the $100,000 that the county didn’t pay upfront could be used for other services. Also, the county and

speech was ranked the top American speech of the 20th century by a 1999 poll of scholars of public address.

In the practice of non-violent civil disobedience tactics included: a) boycotts; b) marches; c) sit-ins and d) orations/debates. All these activities have the purpose of defining the promise of the U.S. Constitution which presents an ideal governance not yet achieved in practice.

Consider the ‘Stop & Frisk’ practices of the New York Police Department just recently ruled to be unconstitutional.

Also, the jobs issue prevails as unemployment amongst persons of color is the highest; income levels are the lowest and the ballot is being restricted by local ordinances which very likely violate the U.S. Constitution. Become aware that the full practice of the ideals enumerated in the U.S. Constitution have not yet been fully realized, nor will they be, until ‘The People’ demand that accomplishment in their daily life.

A major public polciy issue is the domestic economy

taxpayers save money by providing a health care alternative to the expensive hospital emergency room used by many ill and injured homeless people. On a social level, a segment of the population becomes healthier and has a better likelihood of getting into permanent housing.

The next phase for Pay for Success will focus on creating a method to measure successful outcomes, analyze savings to the county, identify a sound economic model for the service provider and project financing requirements and investor appetite.

which today enables the few to become very wealthy and influential while the masses of middle class to low income multitudes struggle in poverty. The next major public policy development must be in defining a new economic practice which provides for the basic necessities of life. According to Maslow’s ‘Heirarch, of human needs’ these are security, warmth, food and shelter. America’s resources exist which would provide food, clothing, shelter, education, preventive health care, and an occupational activity which permits the earning of these essential ammenities. This is the challenge being faced by those who are not wealthy enough to enjoy ‘life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness’.

So the quest continues even today. But a concern is the willingness of Americans to continue to be governed by a U.S. Congress which has made no decisions worthy of its purpose, to govern on behalf of all the people all the time.

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American Counseling Association

Ookland CALFORNIA California-- ¿Qué es lo mejor en el cuidado contra el cáncer? “Un diagnóstico de cáncer puede ser confuso, incluso abrumador. Es por ello que es muy importante saber qué buscar en un programa de tratamiento contra el cáncer antes de que usted lo necesite,” dice Joanne Schottinger, MD, oncóloga y líder clínico de cuidado contra el cáncer de Kaiser Permanente Care Management Institute. Los consumidores ahora pueden visitar un nuevo sitio web – kp.org/cancercare – y aprender más acerca de un sistema de cuidado de la salud que tiene un enfoque diferente en cuanto al cuidado contra el cáncer se refiere.

Durante una visita al médico por una rodilla hinchada, la asistente del médico Katherine Lewis se dio cuenta de que Dale Gordon, un conductor de camión de California, estaba retrasado en su examen colorrectal, el cual es recomendado para todas las personas mayores de 50 años.

“No creo que Katherine tuviera idea de que me estaba salvando la vida cuando me estaba dando ese paquete (el del examen colorrectal),” dijo Dale. “Pero de hecho lo hizo.”

Los resultados de su examen fueron anormales y posteriormente se encontró que tenía cáncer de colon. Antes de que Dale fuera a cirugía para removerlo, su doctor le ordenó una Tomografía Axial Computarizada (CAT scan) del abdomen, que reveló un enorme tumor fuera de su riñón.

Como muestra la historia de Dale, si usted o un ser querido se enfrenta al cáncer, un enfoque coordinado de trata-

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miento, empieza mucho antes del diagnóstico y continúa hasta bastante después de la recuperación. Kaiser Permanente lanzó kp.org/cancercare, disponible en inglés y en español, para resaltar el compromiso de la organización para vencer al cáncer a través de la detección temprana, excelente cuidado personalizado proporcionado con compasión, investigación y tecnología avanzada y consejos para un nuevo estilo de vida.

“La historia de Dale no es única,” dice Schottinger, “es por ello que su proveedor de cuidado de la salud debe tener un enfoque integrado para encontrar y tratar el cáncer – su doctor, su farmacéutico, su enfermera, su oncólogo, su equipo completo de tratamiento, trabajando juntos, en tiempo real, con información que salva vidas.”

Un enfoque de 360 grados, significa:

examen de detección de cáncer de seno para miembros femeninos de Kaiser Permanente están entre las mejores de la nación.

Compromiso con el cuidado total El enfoque multidisciplinario de Kaiser Permanente para el cuidado significa que el equipo de tratamiento del miembro, examina su condición desde todos los ángulos y agrega a las herramientas que emplea, incluyendo cirugía asistida robóticamente y en algunas áreas un sistema de tratamiento que iguala tratamientos probados de quimioterapia con base en la investigación actual y a las necesidades médicas propias de ese miembro.

C o m p r o m i so con la prevención Cuanto más pronto se detecta el cáncer, mejores pueden ser las posibilidades de sobrevivir. Kaiser Permanente es proactivo haciendo que sus miembros se realicen exámenes para la detección de cáncer colorrectal, cervical y de seno. De hecho, el National Committee for Quality Assurance (Comité Nacional para el Aseguramiento de la Calidad) reporta que las tasas de

Compromiso con la vida La supervivencia después del tratamiento es una parte crucial del cuidado contra el cáncer. Kaiser Permanente ofrece exámenes periódicos, terapias físicas y apoyo espiritual y emocional después del tratamiento contra el cáncer.

Se ofrecen clases y talleres que exploran las técnicas para salir adelante y manejo del estrés, opciones para una dieta saludable y rutinas de ejercicios. Algunas clases pueden

La visión coordinada de Kaiser Permanente puede incluir también, conectar a los miembros con pruebas clínicas cuando estas sean la mejor opción.

Most of us have times when we realize our lives aren’t turning out the way we once dreamed. We may feel “stuck,” or resigned to our current situation, surrendering our optimistic visions to the realities of our lives. But rather than complaining about what hasn’t worked out, a more positive approach is to take action to get closer to the goals you’d like for your life. There’s no magic formula to achieving your desires, but you can start working toward the life you’d like with small, doable steps.

A vital starting point is to stop blaming others, harboring anger or feeling helpless over things that haven’t worked out. You need to begin taking responsibility for your own behaviors, finances, work, health

and relationships. When you do so, your life will begin to reflect who you are and what you value. Often, past relationships, whether romantic, family or work-related, leave us unsure of ourselves or reluctant to express our feelings.

Learning to voice your preferences, both positive and negative, can help move you toward honest living and loving. It’s not about being bossy or always getting your own way, but rather about being honest and understood.

Forget myths about “perfect” romances, friendships and jobs. We’re all human and there will always be some problems in our paths. Being honest with yourself regarding these relationships makes it easier to honestly evaluate their impact on your life. A big step forward is to identify your personal strengths and interests, and then put time

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into nourishing them. Instead of being someone you’re not, work at enhancing the real you. Find time for friends, sports, hobbies or other interests that satisfy you.

You should also learn to say “no” sometimes. It doesn’t mean being selfish, but rather avoiding the resentment and anger that comes with agreeing to things you really don’t want to do. Move toward what you really want, even if in small steps. Maybe it’s just one daily action that gets you closer to your desires: make that first phone call, rewrite your resume, organize those closets or files. We may know the result we desire, but often fail to take the first step toward achieving it.If you find it difficult to change a life that isn’t making you happy, consider consulting a professional counselor who can help you move in more positive directions.

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San José Unified selected by Digital Promise to demonstrate, evaluate, and scale up innovations SACRAMENTO With schools beginning the year deeply engaged in the transition to the Common Core State Standards, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson today announced that they are available in print for the first time.

CDE Press, the publishing arm of the California Department of Education, is now offering print versions of the California Common Core State Standards: English Language Arts and Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science and Technical Subjects (CA CCSS for ELA/Literacy) (DOC; 3MB) and California Common Core State Standards: Mathematics (CA CCSSM) (DOC; 6MB)*.

Previously, the documents were available only online.

At the same time, Torlakson released a short video explaining in plain language the importance of California’s transition to assessments based on the new Common Core State Standards.

“These standards are the blueprints for remodeling our education system, laying out step-by-step what students need to know, and be able to do to graduate, ready to start a career or go to college,” Torlakson said. “And if we’re updating how and what we teach students, then we have to update the way we test as well.”

Standards define the knowledge, concepts, and skills students should acquire at each grade level. The Common Core standards are designed so that all students—no matter where they come from or where they live—receive a world-class education that is consistent from school to school, and graduate ready to contribute to the future of the state and the country.

The standards were developed by teachers, principals, parents, education experts, and feedback from the public in an initiative spearheaded by governors and state school chiefs. Almost all 50 states have voluntarily signed on, including California, which

formally adopted the standards in 2010.

Implementation decisions remain with local school boards, and the standards establish what students need to learn in English-language arts and mathematics, but they do not tell teachers how to teach. The standards provide a clear understanding of what students are expected to learn at every grade level.

One of the next steps statewide is the transition to new, computer-based assessments aligned to the Common Core.

Torlakson’s recommendations for this change are incorporated in AB 484, which is making its way through the legislative process.

The publications are available for purchase, with the prices set to offset printing and shipping costs. Details on how to order them, including sales tax and shipping and handling fees, are available on the CDE Press’ Catalog Listings of Publications or by calling toll-free, 1-800-995-4099.

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shaping the marketplace for needed innovations.”

San José Unified School District is one of eight new members accepted into the League of Innovative Schools, a national coalition of education agencies committed to transforming teaching and learning in order to improve student achievement.

The League is convened by Digital Promise, a national, independent nonprofit organization based in Washington, D.C., and authorized by Congress to advance breakthrough technologies for the improvement of education.

Both a professional learning network and a hotbed for innovative educational practices, the League brings together educators, researchers, and entrepreneurs to demonstrate, evaluate, and replicate promising ideas.

“We are excited to join the League and look forward to the thought partnership with other districts,” said Superintendent Vincent Matthews.

“We recognize that a critical mass of school districts can truly change the game in

San José Unified was selected among a competitive and national pool of applicants, evaluated for their educational vision, potential to impact student success, and dedication to moving education forward. Upon joining the League, members commit to sharing lessons learned, participating in national and regional forums, and partnering with research institutions, technology developers, and one another to deliver better results for students.

“The strength of the League of Innovative Schools is the aggregate experiences of its members,” said Karen Cator, President and Chief Executive Officer of Digital Promise. “By sharing their leadership, challenges, and breakthroughs, these eight exemplar districts will help educators across the country tackle the difficult work of improving the opportunity to learn for the nation’s students.”

The eight members of the League of Innovative Schools fall 2013 cohort are: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, North Carolina; Elizabeth Forward School District, Pennsylvania; Enlarged City School District of Middletown, New York; Kent School District, Washington; Riverside Unified School District, California; San Jose Unified School District, California; Springfield Public Schools, New Jersey; and West Warwick Public Schools, Rhode Island.

With those additions, the League now includes 40 public school districts and education agencies in 24 states, representing nearly 3 million students.

“We hope to contribute significantly to the joint vision of the League’s districts by sharing our learning and practices more broadly. Our proximity to one of the most innovative areas in the world, Silicon Valley, provides a particularly powerful lens as we embark on this partnership,” said Matthews.

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(FAMILY FEATURES) Encouraging kids to get creative in the kitchen is a fun way to make great memories, meals and moments together.

And for more than 10 years, Jif® has inspired parents to creatively collaborate with their kids in the Jif Most Creative Sandwich Contest™ for the chance to win a $25,000 college fund. Last year’s top entries ranged from a sweet and spicy sandwich to satisfying snacks and dreamy desserts.

Our most recent champ, 9-year-old Jacob C. from North Carolina, impressed the judges with his savory Mexicaninspired sandwich using Jif Chocolate Flavored Hazelnut Spread.

(BPT) A medida que los relajantes días de verano llegan a su fin, la transición a la rutina escolar y los horarios de clase pueden llegar a ser todo un reto. Mientras los niños y sus familias se ajustan a una rutina más agitada, es más importante que nunca revitalizar la - mente y el cuerpo con alimentos nutritivos y que nos dejan satisfechos. Con algunas ideas de nuevas comidas y meriendas, su familia podrá comenzar exitosamente una nueva temporada.

Cuando se trata de meriendas simples, no hay nada más fácil que las uvas frescas. La temporada de cosecha de uvas de California alcanza su más pleno auge durante el otoño, una buena noticia para los niños y sus padres.

Ensalada de uvas, remolachas doradas y arroz integral

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Jacob C., Morgantown, N.C. 2013 Grand Prize Winner Makes: 1 Sandwich Sauce:

Ingredientes: 1. SPRAY small sauce pot gen-

4 remolachas doradas medianas, bien lavadas 1 taza de arroz integral de grano corto (o 2 tazas de arroz integral cocinado) Sal al gusto 1/3 taza de cebollas rojas cortadas en trocitos 1 diente de ajo, cortado en trocitos 1/4 taza de vinagre de vino blanco 1/4 taza de aceite de oliva extra virgen 1 cucharada de miel Pimenta negra, recién molida, a gusto 1 taza de apio cortado en rodajas finas 1 taza de uvas de California sin semilla, cortadas a la mitad Una pizca de pimienta de Cayena 1/4 taza de perejil italiano cortado en trocitos

erously with no-stick cooking spray; sauté minced onion and garlic over medium-high heat until tender.

2. STIR in spread, tomato soup, lime juice, cumin, cilantro and green chili peppers. Bring to a boil and simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. REMOVE sauce from heat.

Toss half the sauce with pulled chicken; place mixture on bottom half of roll.

Elaboración:

Precaliente el horno a 375 F. Corte los tallos de las remolachas dejándoles sólo 1 pulgada, y colóquelas luego en una bandeja de hornear pequeña. Cubra con papel de aluminio y hornee durante unos 60 a 90 minutos, hasta que cuando les introduzca un cuchillo de pelar en el centro, éste entre con facilidad. Saque del horno y deje reposar hasta que pueda tocarlas sin problema. Pele y corte las remolachas en cuñas de 1/2 pulgada.

Mientras tanto, ponga a hervir el arroz y la sal con 2 tazas de agua en una cacerola mediana a fuego intenso. Cubra, baje la intensidad a fuego lento, y cocine entre 40 y 50 minutos, hasta que el arroz esté blando y haya absorbido la mayor parte del líquido. Deje reposar durante 5 minutos y luego transfiéralo a una bandeja de hornear para que se enfríe ligeramente.

Al mismo tiempo, combine la cebolla, el ajo y el vinagre en un tazón grande de mezclar, y deje reposar durante 15 minutos. Añada batiendo continuamente el aceite, la miel y la sal y pimienta al gusto. Luego vierta el arroz, remolachas, apio, uvas, pimienta y perejil, y revuelva. Sirva caliente o bien fría. Da para 6 tazas.

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Crisco Original No-Stick Cooking spray 2 tablespoons minced onion 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic 2 tablespoons Jif Chocolate Flavored Hazelnut Spread 1/3 cup condensed tomato soup Juice of half a lime (about 2 tablespoons) 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon dried cilantro 1/4 cup chopped green chili peppers Sandwich: 3/4 cup pulled rotisserie chicken, heated 1 bolillo roll, sliced lengthwise 1 slice Monterey Jack cheese, halved 3 avocado slices 1/2 cup thinly sliced lettuce 1/8 cup chopped tomato Dollop of sour cream (optional)

4. TOP with cheese slices and place sandwich open-faced under toaster oven or broiler for 2 to 3 minutes until cheese melts. Remove sandwich from oven, and place sliced avocado on top of melted cheese.

5. ADD lettuce, tomatoes, dollop of sour cream (optional) and top half of roll. Use remaining sauce as extra or to make another sandwich.

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(StatePoint) For many Americans, reaching their financial goals seems like a near impossible task.

If you are looking to retire younger or are seeking a fresh approach to achieving financial freedom, you may need to change your attitude towards money and make changes in how you spend, save and invest.

“So many of us are on a hamster wheel of earn and spend that doesn’t allow for growth,” says entrepreneur Jack Bosch, author of “Forever Cash: Break the EarnSpend Cycle, Take Charge of Your Life; Build Everlasting Wealth.” “Regardless of how much you earn, if you spend all of it, you are no better off than you were if you never had made that money at all.”

Bosch offers some tips to help make and save money: Spend on Investments After necessary expenses, spend your money on things that will make money. A typical pile of savings can disappear in a market crash. Look for investments that produce

a stream of revenue, such as a business, rental property or intellectual properties, so that the income from these investments helps pay for your regular expenses.

Break the Spend Cycle Break the cycle of earning to spend. The truly wealthy use their investments to pay for their lifestyle, not their active income.

Think about how much money you would need to pull in each to live the way you want. Then consider how you can use the money that you currently make, whether from a job or other income sources, to connect it into additional cash-flow streams.

Avoid Destructive Patterns Many people don’t think about what spending money now means for the future.

Just because you are bringing in a certain amount of money doesn’t mean you need to spend it.

“A new luxury car today could mean the difference between having a quarter-

million dollars or even halfmillion dollars in the bank 30 years from now,” says Bosch. “Most people would think twice about buying that item if they knew the future ramifications.”

Don’t Restrict Too Much There is still room in a budget for things you enjoy. If you really like to buy a cup of coffee every morning, don’t stop. Cutting out everything you enjoy from your budget is usually not sustainable.

The best way to save is to sensibly cut back on the things that don’t make a huge difference in your life and then use that excess money to invest in something that brings in more cash and ideally cash flow. Do that again and again, and the cash flow from your investments can quickly make a substantial difference in your life, even potentially allowing you to retire earlier than you thought possible.

For more tips on breaking the spend cycle and building wealth, visit www.ForeverCash.com.

The first step to saving more money is to change your attitude. Making smart choices today will pay off tomorrow.

Todos sabemos lo que se siente cuando nos para la policía por alguna infracción de tránsito. Con suerte, nos podrían hacer solo una boleta de “reparación” para que arreglemos una luz trasera rota pero, ¿qué pasa si la infracción fue más grave, como exceso de velocidad o conducción temeraria? Dependiendo de su historial de manejo, podría recibir una penalidad considerable o incluso ser enviado a prisión –y, ciertamente, esto aumentará la cuota de su seguro.

Supongamos que sin darse cuenta se pasó por alto una señal de PARE o giró a la izquierda donde no se podía. Seguramente sabrá de inmediato cuánto le costará la multa, pero podrían pasar meses hasta que su compañía de seguro se entere de la infracción y ajuste su prima.

Si el suspenso lo está matando, Insurance.com tiene una herramienta muy útil llamada “Uh-Oh! Calculator” que calcula el aumento promedio de la prima para las 14 infracciones de tránsito más comunes. Y si ingresa su edad, código postal, tipo de residencia, estado civil, antigüedad en la compañía de seguro y monto actual de la prima, el calculador le dará una estimación más personalizada en base a sus datos personales.

Algunos de los aumentos promedios de las primas son bastante impactantes:

• Conducción temeraria: 22 por ciento • Conducir bajo los efectos de las drogas o el alcohol – primera vez: 19 por ciento • Conducir sin licencia o permiso: 18 por ciento • Conducción negligente: 16 por ciento • Exceso de velocidad – más de 30 mph por encima del límite: 15 por ciento

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ciento • Adelantamiento indebido: 14 por ciento • No mantener la distancia mínima reglamentaria: 13 por ciento • Exceso de velocidad – de 15 a 29 mph por encima del límite: 12 por ciento • Exceso de velocidad – de 1 a 14 mph por encima del límite: 11 por ciento • No ceder el paso: 9 por ciento

Si ingresa sus datos personales, el calculador le dirá cuántos puntos se agregarán a su registro de conducción por cada infracción, y le informará las reglas del estado sobre cuándo se pueden suspender o revocar las licencias.

Otra empresa, DMV. org, presenta una herramienta llamada “Multas y Penalidades” que ofrece un análisis estado por estado todavía más detallado de lo que cuestan las diferentes infracciones, los procedimientos para pagar u objetar su multa, cuántos puntos se calculan, cuánto tardan las multas en ser eliminadas de su historial, enlaces a escuelas de manejo locales, y mucho más.

Entonces, asumiendo que no objetará la multa ante el tribunal, el daño ya está hecho y seguramente la cuota de su seguro aumentará. ¿Qué puede hacer para bajar su prima? Aquí van algunos consejos:

• Averigüe si asistir a una escuela de manejo hará que le borren la multa de su historial.

• Cuando esté por renovar su póliza, pida cotizaciones a, por lo menos, tres compañías de seguro. Hable con un agente de seguros o use algún sitio web comparativo –sepa que no todas las compañías de seguro participan en estos sitios y asegúrese de comparar los mismos productos, ya que las compañías suelen ofrecer paquetes de cobertura diferentes.

• Otro motivo para comparar: Las compañías de seguro calculan el riesgo en forma diferente, por lo que algunas infracciones de tránsito pueden generar aumentos diferentes dependiendo de la compañía.

• Aumentar sus deducibles de $250 a $1.000 podría reducir su prima entre un 15 y un 30 por ciento.

• Averigüe si hay descuentos por bajo kilometraje anual, ser mayor de una determinada edad, ser buen conductor, tener más medidas de seguridad en el vehículo o por contratar el seguro de su casa con la misma compañía.

La mejor forma de evitar los aumentos de las primas por infracciones de tránsito es no infringir la ley en primer lugar. Pero, si eso ya ocurrió, infórmese sobre los costos de las coberturas y sobre cómo bajar sus primas.

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San Jose CLIFORNIA On August 23rd, California Department of Public Health confirmed the identification of a yellow fever mosquito (Aedes aegypti). San Mateo County Mosquito and Vector Control District found the mosquito this week at Holy Cross cemetery in a residential area of the city of Menlo Park. The Aedes aegypti species is not native to California; however it is a common mosquito in urban areas of the southeastern United States. The yellow fever mosquito has the potential to transmit several viruses, including dengue and yellow fever. This type of mosquito was found earlier this sum-

WASHINGTON El Departamento de Trabajo de los EE.UU. anunció hoy dos normas definitivas que mejorarán la contratación y el empleo de los veteranos de guerra y de las personas con discapacidades. Una de las normas actualiza las exigencias de acuerdo a la Ley de Asistencia a la Readaptación de Veteranos de la Era de Vietnam (VEERAA, por sus siglas en inglés) de 1974; la otra actualiza aquellas de acuerdo a la Sección 503 de la Ley de Rehabilitación de 1973. Durante más de 40 años, estas leyes han exigido que los contratistas y los subcontratistas federales recluten, contraten, capaciten y promuevan afirmativamente a veteranos de guerra y personas con discapacidades debidamente cualificados, respectivamente.

“En un mercado laboral competitivo, los empleadores precisan acceder a los mejores empleados posibles”, manifestó Thomas E. Pérez, Secretario de Trabajo.

“Estas normas facilitan a los

mer in the counties of Fresno and Madera; no illnesses associated with this mosquito have been reported so far.

The San Mateo County Mosquito and Vector Control District is working closely with San Mateo County Health System, the California Department of Public Health, and Santa Clara County Vector Control District to evaluate the extent of the infestation and aggressively target problem areas to prevent its spread.

“Our goal is to quickly eradicate this mosquito population.” said Robert Gay for San Mateo County Mosquito and Vector Control District.

“We will do everything to help ensure this mosquito does not become established

empleadores el acceso a un grupo amplio y diverso de solicitantes calificados”.

“El fortalecimiento de estos reglamentos constituye un paso importante para reducir las barreras a las oportunidades reales para los veteranos de guerra y las personas con discapacidades”, manifestó Patricia A. Shiu, directora de la Oficina de Programas de Cumplimiento de Contratos Federales (OFCCP, por sus siglas en inglés) encargada de exigir el cumplimiento de ambas leyes.

La normativa de la VEVRAA proporciona a los contratistas un criterio cuantificable para medir el éxito en el reclutamiento y el empleo de veteranos de guerra, exigiendo a los contratistas adoptar un estándar de referencia anual con relación al porcentaje nacional de la fuerza laboral (actualmente del 8 por ciento), o su propio estándar de referencia basado en los mejores datos disponibles.

La normativa fortalece la responsabilidad y las exigencias para el mantenimiento de

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in our communities.” The Mosquito and Vector Control District will expand surveillance efforts for this type of mosquito. The district will deploy a variety of traps for adult mosquitoes and mosquito eggs surrounding the location where the Aedes aegypti mosquito was found. Additionally, District staff will be conducting door to door inspections of homes and providing educational materials to residents in the neighborhood.

The Aedes aegypti species is a tiny (about 1/4 inch) black and white mosquito that bites most often during the day, and can transmit dengue, yellow fever, chikungunya, and several viruses that

registros, permitiendo a los contratistas evaluar la efectividad de sus iniciativas de reclutamiento. También aclara los criterios de inclusión laboral y las exigencias para los subcontratistas para facilitar el cumplimiento.

La norma de la Sección 503 presenta un objetivo de contratación para los contratistas y los subcontratistas federales de un 7 por ciento de cada uno de los grupos dentro de fuerza laboral esté conformado por personas con discapacidades calificadas.

La norma también especifica medidas que deben tomar los contratistas en las áreas de reclutamiento, capacitación, mantenimiento de registros y difusión de políticas –similares a las que son exigidas para promover la igualdad de las mujeres y las minorías en el entorno laboral.

Estas normas entrarán en vigencia a los 180 días de su publicación en el Registro Federal. Hay más información disponible en www.dol.gov/ ofccp/VEVRAARule y www. dol.gov/ofccp/503Rule.

cause encephalitis. These viruses are not currently found in California.

This mosquito was previously found in San Mateo County in 1979 near SFO, but was successfully eradicated by the Mosquito and Vector Control District and did not become established here.

“It’s important to note that the current risk of disease transmission from this mosquito is extremely low”, said Dr. Scott Morrow, Health Officer for San Mateo County.

“But we must make every effort to eradicate this mosquito and not allow it to establish itself here to prevent future disease transmission risk. The public can really play a critical role in helping to control the spread of this mosquito population. The yellow fever mosquito lays its eggs in water, just above the water line in small containers and vessels that hold water, such as pots, pet bowls, bot-

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tles, and bird baths. It’s important to survey your yard and around your house to eliminate even the smallest amount of standing water.”

It’s important to avoid mosquito bites or reduce the chances of being bitten by taking the following precautions:

and Vector Control (650) 344-8592 or the Santa Clara Vector Control District (408) 918-4770.

-Apply insect repellents that contain DEET, picaridin, oil of lemon eucalyptus or IR 3535 and follow label instructions.

Residents experiencing mosquito bites during the day should report them to the San Mateo County Mosquito and Vector Control District (650) 344-8592 or the Santa Clara Vector Control District (408) 918-4770.

-Make sure that doors and windows have tight-fitting screens to keep out mosquitoes and repair or replace screens with tears or holes.

-Eliminate standing water and containers that can hold water from around the home.

-Report neglected swimming pools.by calling San Mateo County Mosquito

-Wear long sleeve shirts and long pants when possible.

-Use mosquito netting over infant carriers, cribs and strollers.

“The fact that our County’s Mosquito and Vector Control District discovered the existence of this mosquito, speaks to their high level of sophistication and technical expertise,” said Dr. Morrow.

“I am very impressed and on behalf of our residents, thankful.”

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Teresa Castellanos SPECIAL TO EL OBSERVADOR On August 22 immigrantrights leader Cindy Avitia, Esq,, died in a car accident in Parral, Chihuahua, Mexico.

Her family was returning from vacation.

Cindy Avitia was a Human Relations Commissioner from 2007-2009, former staff member to Congressperson Zoe Lofgren, immigration consultant, community activist, mother of two and wife of Jose Villareal.

She worked as immigration staff at Santa Clara University’s East San Jose Community Law Center and CET’s Immigration & Citizenship Program. She was board chair of Alpha Public Schools, a network of public charter schools founded in 2010. She also served on the board of

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the Somos Mayfair. She had graduated from Piedmont Hill High School, Stanford University and Santa Clara University Law School.

In the spring of 2001, Cindy Avitia played a leading role in a broad community-based coalition of service providers including the East San Jose Community Law Center, SIREN, CET, and the Asian Law Alliance to assist immigrants eligible under the 245 (i) provision of the LIFE ACT. As a result of this endeavor, hundreds of low-income Latino families were able to reunite their families, and obtain work authorization permits. This effort resulted in the receipt of the Community Impact Award from the Human Relations Commission, County of Santa Clara. In 2012, Avitia led the CET effort to serve youth who qualified for DACA (deferred action for childhood

arrival). She was a teacher, a mentor and a cheerleader for many young women as they continued their personal journey of education and development.

Her thoughtfulness, selfsacrifice, urgent sense of helping people, couples with her incredible work ethic made long-lasting contributions in the lives and families of Santa Clara County. Cindy Avitia was a leader that was committed and dedicated to her community through her service to others.

On Monday, August 26, 2013 a memorial service was held at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church which was attended by family, close friends and circa 900 members of this community. The community will miss her professional expertise, interest, and wisdom. May her soul rest in peace.

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Madison Nguyen is a candidate for Mayor, City of San Jose 2014. Madison is one of the highest ranked elected officials of Vietnamese American heritage.

Madison’s family left their farming community in wartorn Vietnam using a fishing boat when she was four years old. Rescued at sea; taken to a Philipino refugee camp where the family lived for nearly three years. In 1982 a Scottsdale, Arizona parish sponsored the Nguyen family of 10, allowing them to begin their American Dream journey.

From Scottsdale, Madison’s parents moved their family to Modesto, CA, finding work in Central Valley’s agricultural fields. During her school years, Madison spent summers, waking up before dawn to work alongside other migrant workers picking various crops and fruits near Patterson and Westley, CA. Madison’s parents, who saw opportunities for their children no matter their situation, encouraged Madison to use her communication and social service skills to assist other immigrants by dealing with interpretation, assimilation, and employment training tasks. This daily exposure to harsh realities of fieldwork had a profound impact on Madison’s perspective about immigrant’s experiences, especially about equity, wages and access to opportunities for all blue collar workers. It sparked a passion for public service and

a commitment to improving the lives of immigrant families.

Her parents’ hopeful belief in her future success prompted Madison to pursue higher education. By studying diligently she qualified for admission to UC Santa Cruz, where she studied History and Education. After her Bachelor’s degree, she attended the University of Chicago. Madison returned to California to pursue a Ph.D. in Sociology at UC Santa Cruz. To help pay the costs of graduate school, she took a part-time job teaching sociology at De Anza College, where Madison became involved with voting registration programs which registered nearly 5000 new Vietnamese-American voters. An outcome was the awakening of Madison’s political awareness as she came to realize that social change and civic engagement are vital parts of American life. Madison knew her plans were going to change so she began to search for ways to become politically involved in her San Jose community.

At the age of 27, Madison was elected to the FranklinMcKinley Board of Education, becoming the first Vietnamese-American woman elected to public office in California.

In 2005, Madison successfully campaigned for the San Jose City Council receiving 62% of the votes. She is the first Vietnamese-American elected to the San Jose City Council. Since her election, the Vietnamese community has become more engaged in local politics as evidenced by the many volunteers in different local campaigns and various political positions.

Madison married in 2007 and, 5 years later, had a beautiful daughter. Becoming a working mother has not only provided experience and understanding of the issues surrounding the work-family life balance, it has strengthened her resolve to ensure that all the children in San Jose have

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essential opportunities to be successful adults. As a Councilmember, Madison represents a district of nearly 100,000 residents. As Vice Mayor, her responsibilities go beyond her district, extending to all communities at large. She has been appointed Vice-Mayor for two consecutive terms

by City Council colleagues.

This makes Madison the only Council Member to serve as Vice-Mayor for four consecutive years. With nearly a million residents, San Jose is the 10th largest city in America.

It has an annual budget of almost 3 billion dollars. San Jose shares many of the same challenges other cities face along with its own unique administration and fiscal policies.

For the past seven years, Madison has worked to create hundreds of local jobs; construction of 1,000+ affordable housing units; allocated land & funds for new neighborhood parks; and supported several community initiatives to improve K-12 schools. In addition, recalling her teenage anxieties, Madison sponsors an annual prom dress program for low-income high school girls, who would otherwise not be able to attend this important social marker for teens.

She has supportively authored policies such as prohibition of smoking in public parks, community centers and libraries.

Madison has developed strategies to retain lands for businesses along with efforts to end homelessness. Madison Nguyen has introduced policies relating to economic development; fair housing; public safety and transportation needs. Madison continually strives to ensure San Jose is a healthy safe place to live, work and raise a family. It is this vision that has led Madison to seek election as Mayor of San Jose. And thus have the stewardship responsibility to lead San Jose towards continuing to be the city where residents want to live, work and play.

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(408) 803-1546 Roddy Scheer and Doug Moss EARTHTALK Food waste is indeed an untapped resource with great potential for generating energy. Some one third of all food produced around the world gets discarded uneaten, and environmentalists, energy analysts and entrepreneurs are beginning to take notice.

Diverting even just a portion of this waste to so-called waste-to-energy (WTE) systems could free up large amounts of landfill space while powering our vehicles and heating our homes, and thus putting a significant dent in our collective carbon footprint. Perhaps that’s why WTE is one of the fastest growing segments of the world’s quickly diversifying energy sector.

Currently there are some 800 industrial-scale WTE plants in more than three dozen countries around the world, and likely thousands of smaller systems at individual sites. Most employ anaerobic digesters, which make use of microorganisms to break down and convert organic waste into a fuel such as biogas, biodiesel or ethanol. With some 70 percent of food waste around the world

still going into landfills, there is a lot of potential feedstock to keep this environmentally friendly carbon neutral fuel source coming.

“Waste-to-energy doesn’t involve drilling, fracking, or mining, and it doesn’t rely on scarce and politicallycharged resources like oil,” reports RWL Water Group, an international company that installs water, wastewater and waste-to-energy systems. The waste from small slaughterhouses, breweries, dairy farms and coffee shops can power hundreds of typical homes each day if the infrastructure is in place to sort, collect and process the flow of organic material.

Navigant Research, which produced the 2012 report “Waste-to-Energy Technology Markets, which analyzes the global market opportunity for WTE, expects wasteto-energy to grow from its current market size of $6.2 billion to $29.2 billion by 2022. “With many countries facing dramatic population growth, rapid urbanization, rising levels of affluence, and resource scarcity, waste-toenergy is re-establishing itself as an attractive technology option to promote low carbon growth in the crowded renewable energy landscape,”

says Navigant’s Mackinnon Lawrence. “China is already in the midst of scaling up capacity, and growth there is expected to shift the center of the WTE universe away from Europe to Asia Pacific.”

The question is whether governments and individuals will make the effort to support diversion of waste into yet another separate stream.

In areas where such systems are working, individuals are incentivized to separate out their organic and food waste because it saves them money on their trash pick-up bills.

And bakeries, restaurants, farms, grocers and other big producers of organic or food waste provide an endless source of feedstock for WTE systems as well.

“We’re barely scratching the surface of this potential— dumping over 70 percent of the world’s food waste into landfills, rather than harnessing it for fuel and electricity,” reports RWL. “Over the next 25 years, global energy demand will grow by 50 percent, while global oil supply dwindles at a rapid pace. Waste-to-energy is an obvious solution to meet the world’s burgeoning energy demand.”

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AUGUST 30 - SEPTEMBER 5, 2013

LEGAL CLASSIFIEDS

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 582165 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Armenta’s Market, 2590 S. Bascom Ave., San Jose, CA 95124, Santa Clara Co. Leticia Moran, 1672 Cathay Dr., San Jose, CA 95122, Jorge Armenta, 15086 Woodard Rd., San Jose, CA 95124. This business is conducted by a general partnership, registrants have not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Leticia Moran Aug. 30; Sept. 06, 13, 20, 2013.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 08/26/13.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 582054 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, M&J Maintenance, 2245 Lanai Ave., San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara Co. Jorge Cano, 2245 Lanai Ave Apt 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 08/22/2013. “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 A Cano Aug. 30; Sept. 06, 13, 20, 2013.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 08/22/13.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 581736 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Solis’s All-Trades Servias, 10575 Sterling Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014, Santa Clara Co. Delia Oyan Solis, 10575 Sterling Blvd., Cupertino, CA 95014, Raymundo Solis, 10575 Sterling Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014.

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

Delia Oyan Solis Aug. 30; Sept. 06, 13, 20, 2013.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 08/15/13.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE

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FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV252053 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Roopali Rajiv Sodlapur & Rajiv Sodlapur, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Roopali Rajiv Sodlapur & Rajiv Sodlapur have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Baby Girl Sodlapur to Priya Savitri Sodlapur. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 12/03/13 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.

Aug. 28, 2013.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Aug. 30; Sept. 06, 13, 20, 2013.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV251980 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Lien Vu, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Lien Vu has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Hoang Thu Vu Tran to Amelia Vu Tran. 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 11/26/13 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Aug. 27, 2013.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Aug. 30; Sept. 06, 13, 20, 2013.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV251931 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Michael Diaz, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Michael Diaz has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Allysa Lailani Corralez Estrada Diaz to Allysa Lailani Diaz b. Michael Paul Corralez Estrada Diaz to Michael Paul Diaz Jr. 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 11/26/13 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Aug. 27, 2013.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Aug. 30; Sept. 06, 13, 20, 2013.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV251867 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Vi Thuy Looc, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Vi Thuy Looc has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Vi Thuy Looc to Vivian Pham Looc. 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 11/26/13 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at

AUGUST 30 - SEPTEMBER 5 , 2013 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.

Aug. 26, 2013.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Aug. 30; Sept. 06, 13, 20, 2013.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV251826 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: I Wen Hu, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, I Wen Hu has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. I Wen Hu to Winnie I Wen Hu. 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 11/26/13 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Aug. 23, 2013.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Aug. 30; Sept. 06, 13, 20, 2013.

AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV251135 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Tara Christine Romero & Jorge Alexev Jimenez, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Tara Christine Romero & Jorge Alexev Jimenez have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Tara Christine Romero to Tara Christine Cruz b.

Jorge Alexev Jimenez to Jorge Alexev Cruz. 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 11/12/13 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.

Aug. 14, 2013.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Aug. 30; Sept. 06, 13, 20, 2013.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV251229 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Alma Rosa Galindo, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Alma Rosa Galindo has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Emily Rose Hernandez to Emily Rose Luna. 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 11/26/13 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Aug. 14, 2013.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Aug. 30; Sept. 06, 13, 20, 2013.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV248542 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Shanté M Ross, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Shanté M. Ross

has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Lucian Elias Mondragon to Lucian Elias Ross. 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 09/24/13 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.

June 25, 2013.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Aug. 30; Sept. 06, 13, 20, 2013.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 581743 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Susett Janitorial Service, 2798 Chopin Ave, San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara Co. Susett Garcia, 2798 Chopin Ave., San Jose, CA 95122. 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.)

Susett Anahi Garcia Robles Aug. 23, 30; Sept. 06, 13, 2013.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 08/15/13.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 581684 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Ascend Microsystems, Innovotek, Innovotech, 1762 Technology Drive, Suite 227, San Jose, CA 95110, Santa Clara Co. Innovotek Inc., 1762 Technology Drive, Suite 227, San Jose, CA 95110. This business is conducted by a corporation, registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.”

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

Innovotek Inc. Ali Iranmanesh/President Aug. 23, 30; Sept. 06, 13, 2013.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 08/14/13.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 581638 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Notary Professional Services, 3857 Glengrove Way, San Jose, CA 95121, Santa Clara Co. Dao T. Doan, 3857 Glengrove Way, San Jose, CA 95121. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 08/13/2013. “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.)

Dao T. Doan Aug. 23, 30; Sept. 06, 13, 2013.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 08/13/13.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 581328 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Gilroy Plaza Dental, 6974 Chestnut St., Gilroy, CA 95020, Santa Clara Co. John Needham Dental Corporation, 2136 University Ave., Berkeley, CA 94704. This business is conducted by a corporation, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 04/18/2013. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

John Needham Dental Corp.

Anthony John Needham/President Aug. 23, 30; Sept. 06, 13, 2013.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 08/02/13.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com NO. 113CV251433 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Hong N. Le & Dien T. Van, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Hong N. Le & Dien T. Van have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Michelle Le to MyChelle Le. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 11/19/13 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Aug. 19, 2013.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Aug. 23, 30; Sept. 06, 13, 2013.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV251422 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Kevin Brandon Ramos, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Kevin Brandon Ramos has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Kevin Brandon Ramos to Kevin Brandon 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 11/19/13 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Aug. 19, 2013.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Aug. 23, 30; Sept. 06, 13, 2013.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV251407 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: I Ting Hu, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, I Ting Hu has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. I Ting Hu to Anne Ting Hu. 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 11/19/13 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Aug. 16, 2013.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Aug. 23, 30; Sept. 06, 13, 2013.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV251208 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Cecilia Mendoza & Kenney Latigue, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Cecilia Mendoza & Kenney Latigue have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jaekob Jesse Latigue to Jaekob Jesse Latigue Mendoza. 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 11/12/13 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.

Aug. 14, 2013.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Aug. 23, 30; Sept. 06, 13, 2013.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV249354 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Elena Mariscal, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Elena Mariscal has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Elena Mariscal to Elena Montes. 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 10/08/13 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.

July 11, 2013.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Aug. 23, 30; Sept. 06, 13, 2013.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME AND GENDER NO. 113CV251578 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: William John Sondergaard TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner William John Sondergaard has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing petitioners name to: Lia Siobhan Sondergaard petitioner has also filed a petition for a decree changing petitioner’s gender from male to female and for the issuance of a new birth certificate reflecting the gender and name changes. 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 should not be granted on 11/19/13 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95133. 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.

Aug. 21, 2013 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Aug. 23, 30; Sept. 06, 13, 2013.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME AND GENDER NO. 113CV251475 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Alison J. French & Clifford G. Anderson TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Nikki French Anderson has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing petitioner name to: Nicholas French Kaiser petitioner has also filed a petition for a decree changing petitioner’s gender from female to male and for the issuance of a new birth certificate reflecting the gender and name changes. 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 should not be granted on 11/19/13 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95133. 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.

Aug. 19, 2013 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Aug. 23, 30; Sept. 06, 13, 2013.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 581589 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, U Pick Cuisine, 1663 West

San Carlos, San Jose CA 95128, Santa Clara Co. Kim Chau, 1430 Bal Harbor Way, San Jose, CA 95122.

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.)

Kim Chau Aug. 16, 23, 30; Sept. 06, 2013.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 08/12/13.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 581173 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Lucaz Window Tinting, 90 Sur White Road, San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara Co. Alejandro Betancourt Hernandez, 2862 Singing Rain Place, San Jose, CA 95127. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 07/30/13. “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.)

Alejandro Betancourt Hernandez Aug. 16, 23, 30; Sept. 06, 2013.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 07/30/13.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV251005 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ohene Kwasi OheneAdu & Irene Worlanyo Nyavor, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Ohene Kwasi Ohene-Adu & Irene Worlanyo Nyavor has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Kwaku Adu Enam Ohene-Adu to Enam Kwaku Adu Ohene-Adu b.

Kwame Elikem Ohene-Adu to Elikem Kwame Koranteng Ohene-Adu. 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 11/05/13 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.

Aug. 9, 2013.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Aug. 16, 23, 30; Sept. 06, 2013.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV251004 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Eric Xin Shi, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Eric Xin Shi has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Eric Xin Shi to Xin Shi. 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 11/05/13 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.

Aug. 9, 2013.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Aug. 16, 23, 30; Sept. 06, 2013.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV250999 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Laleh & Bijan Haghighi, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Laleh & Bijan Haghighi have filed a petition for

Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Pedrom Haghighi to Perry Haghighi. 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 11/05/13 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.

Aug. 9, 2013.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Aug. 16, 23, 30; Sept. 06, 2013.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV250863 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Hoa N Nguyen, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Hoa N Nguyen has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Nguyen Baohan to Nguyen Mina Baohan. 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 11/05/13 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.

Aug. 7, 2013.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Aug. 16, 23, 30; Sept. 06, 2013.

AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV249316 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Megumi deCausmeaker, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Megumi deCausmeaker hasfiled a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Megumi deCausmeaker to Megumi Uehara. 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 10/08/13 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.

July 10, 2013.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Aug. 16, 23, 30; Sept. 06, 2013.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 581383 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Ideation Group, 931 N. 3rd Street, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara Co. David T Truslow, 931 N 3rd Street, San Jose, CA 95112, Drew Spitzer, 65 Washington St #150, Santa Clara, CA 95050. This business is conducted by a general partnership, registrants have not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

David T. Truslow Aug. 09, 16, 23, 30, 2013.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 08/05/13.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 581295 The following person(s) is(are) doing

LEGAL CLASSIFIEDS business, Kingz Crown LLC., 38 N. Almaden Blvd. #809, San Jose, CA 95110, Santa Clara Co. Kingz Crown LLC., 38 N. Almaden Blvd. #809, San Jose, CA 95110. This business is conducted by a limited liability company, registrants began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 06/15/2013. “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.)

Kingz Crown LLC. Hameet Singh/CEO Aug. 09, 16, 23, 30, 2013.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 08/01/13.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 581176 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Upscale Deals, 450 N Matilda Ave Ste T205, Sunnyvale, CA 94085, Santa Clara Co. Krystyna Antonova, 450 N. Matilda Ave Apt. T205, Sunnyvale, CA 94085. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 07/01/2013. “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.)

Krystyna Antonova Aug. 09, 16, 23, 30, 2013.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 07/30/13.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV250768 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Fabiola Arizpe Gomez, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Fabiola Arizpe Gomez has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Ashlee Naomi Arizpe to Ashlee Naomi Romo. 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 11/05/13 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.

Aug. 7, 2013.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Aug. 09, 16, 23, 30, 2013.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV250630 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Shuping LiuBoden, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Shuping LiuBoden has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Shuping LiuBoden to Shuping Liu. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 10/29/13 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Aug. 6, 2013.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Aug. 09, 16, 23, 30, 2013.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV250616 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Irene Zhang, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Irene Zhang has filed a petition for Change of Name

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with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Irene Zhang to Irene Ping Zhang. 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 10/29/13 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Aug. 5, 2013.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Aug. 09, 16, 23, 30, 2013.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV250438 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jessica Salazar, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Jessica Salazar has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Destiny Marie Salazar-Leach to Destiny Marie Salazar. 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 10/29/13 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Aug. 1, 2013.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Aug. 09, 16, 23, 30, 2013.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME AND GENDER NO. 113CV250409 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Miguel Angel Gonzalez Cital TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Miguel Angel Gonzalez Cital has filed a petition with this court for a decree changing petitioners name to: Mia Jocelyn Cital petitioner has also filed a petition for a decree changing petitioner’s gender from male to female and for the issuance of a new birth certificate reflecting the gender and name changes. 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 should not be granted on 10/29/13 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95133.

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.

Aug. 01, 2013 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Aug. 09, 16, 23, 30, 2013.

AMENDED FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 578200 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Roundtable of Royalty Ministry, Exodus Serenity Ministry, 10331 Lochner Drive, San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara Co. Raquel Ordonez, 10331 Lochner Dr., San Jose, CA 95127, Anthony Hernandez, 268 Esteban Way, San Jose, CA 95119. This business is conducted by a general partnership, registrants have not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon.

“I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Raquel Ordonez Aug. 09, 16, 23, 30, 2013.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 05/07/13.

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MOVIES

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ormer race car driver Brent Magna (Hawke) is pitted against the clock. Desperately trying to save the life of his kidnapped wife, Brent commandeers a custom Ford Shelby GT500 Super Snake, taking it and its unwitting owner (Gomez) on a high-speed race against time, at the command of the mysterious villain holding his former race car driver Brent Magna (Hawke) is pitted against the clock.

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alentín (Eugenio Derbez) es el soltero más mujeriego de Acapulco, hasta que un día, una mujer de su pasado deja a una bebe en su puerta—y desaparece. Valentín decide ir a Los Ángeles en su búsqueda, pero en vez de encontrar a la madre, encuentra un hogar para él y su nueva hija, Maggie (Loreto Peralta). Siendo un papá sin experiencia, el educa a Maggie por seis años y a la misma vez se establece como uno de los mejores “stuntmen” de Hollywood, con su hija como su mayor admiradora.

Mientras ella crece, Valentín también se ve obligado a madurar, convirtiéndose en un verdadero hombre. Pero cuando aparece la madre biológica de Maggie, Valentín se da cuenta de que está por perder a su única familia—y a su mejor amiga, su hija.

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Images courtesy of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco.

SAN FRANCISCO The Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco are pleased to announce a generous bequest of three paintings from the estate of Diana Dollar Knowles: Sunflowers along the Seine (ca. 1885–1886)

by Gustave Caillebotte, and Ruins with Prophet and Ruins with Sibyl (both 1731)

by Giovanni Paolo Panini.

These additions represent the first examples of each artist’s work to enter the collections of the Fine Arts Museums.

Sunflowers along the Seine by Gustave Caillebotte (French, 1848–1894), currently on view in the exhibition ‘Impressionists on the Water’, at the Legion of Honor through October 13, is a dynamic composition in which a frieze of golden sunflowers dwarfs a view of sparkling water with a floating, white pavilion moored at the riverbank in the background.

An accomplished sailor and boat designer, Caillebotte purchased a home along the Seine, at Petit-Gennevilliers,

near Argenteuil, a popular site for regattas. The flowers, which feature prominently in this depiction, and the lively color palette Caillebotte used for this subject, suggest his passion for the garden that he cultivated there. The artist often used his garden for painting en plein air to capture the effects of radiant daylight, which are conveyed here in rhythmic brushwork across the water’s surface.

The bequest also includes two pendant paintings, Ruins with Prophet and Ruins with Sibyl, by Giovanni Paolo Panini (Italian, 1691–1765), an artist who worked in Rome and became famous for his depictions of that city. This pair of architectural fantasies known as capricci, displayed in their original, hand-carved, Venetian frames portray classical ruins, which the artist embellished with figures and animals. Panini received his early training from painters of theatrical scenery, developing skills that served him well in these detailed, illusionistic views. Dated in the year that

Panini became a member of the French Academy in Rome, these paintings reveal the eighteenth-century taste for antiquity and picturesque ruins. This type of cabinet picture was popular with an international clientele of collectors, including those making the Grand Tour across Italy.

where a room is named for them. The Louis xV period room at the Legion of Honor is also named for them in honor of a prior contribution. Mrs. Knowles was also an important patron of the San Francisco Opera, the San Francisco Ballet, Grace Cathedral, and the League to Save Lake Tahoe.

”We are extremely grateful to Mrs. Knowles for these exceptional additions to our permanent collection. The Paninis extend our very fine group of eighteenth-century Italian paintings, and the Caillebotte is something of a tour de force that commands attention every time you look at it,” said Colin B. Bailey, director of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco.

Diane B. Wilsey, president of the Museums’ board of trustees, said, “I am delighted that Diana Knowles, who

Diana Dollar Knowles was a generous supporter of the Museums and a trustee from 1986 to 1997. A passionate interest in fashion inspired her and her husband, Gorham B. Knowles, to give a significant donation in support of the textile arts galleries at the new de Young,

The Luna Park Arts Foundation’s 6th annual Luna Park Chalk Art Festival will be held on Saturday, September 21st from 10AM-5PM at Backesto Park in San Jose (between N. 13th and Jackson St.). Deadline to register online is September 13th!!!

This year’s festival will feature artists Michael Foley, Paul J. Gonzalez, Lacey Bryant, John Cloud, Monika Rose, Murphy Adams, Steven McCracken, Carolina Chavez, Amelia Eaton, Maytal Gotesman, Katrina Marie Loera and many more. Musical entertainment will feature Dogcatcher, Picture Atlantic, Cuatro Con Tres, Ukelele Jams, and This is Embarrassing!

Dance guests will include Movimiento Cosmico Aztec dancers and Empire Garden Folklorico.

Bring the whole family to enjoy amazing chalk art, arts and crafts vendors, live entertainment, and some of the best food trucks around. Don’t miss this uniquely San Jose arts festival!

Proceeds support local artists and youth arts programs.

was a great personal friend to me and a devoted friend to the Fine Arts Museums for so many years, has continued her tradition of philanthropy with this generous bequest to the Museums. Although she is no longer with us, she will continue to enrich our lives and the lives of future generations, for which we are very grateful.”

Paintings above: Gustave Caillebotte (French, 1848–1894), Sun-

flowers along the Seine, ca.

1885–1886. Oil on canvas, 35 1/2 x 28 in. (90.2 x 71.1 cm).

Giovanni Paolo Panini (Italian, 1691–1765), Ruins with Prophet, 1731. Oil on canvas, 25 1/2 x 19 1/2 in. (64.8 x 49.5 cm).

Giovanni Paolo Panini (Italian, 1691–1765), Ruins with Sibyl, 1731. Oil on canvas, 25 1/2 x 19 1/2 in. (64.8 x 49.5 cm).

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FASHION & BEAUTY

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Thanks to the myriad of photos now being posted online, more people than ever are undergoing cosmetic procedures, according to a new survey of plastic surgeons. Requests for surgery as a result of social media photo sharing rose 31 percent in 2012, reports the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Work from the outside-in: “There are a number of corrective and preventive steps you can take to achieve a more youthful look,” says Dr. Rick Noodleman.

Students on a tight budget might wonder how they can incorporate fashionable pieces into their wardrobe.

Valle suggests mixing old and new to create a fresh, budgetfriendly look.

“People especially want to look their best when hundreds, or even thousands, of viewers are looking at their photos – we hear it, too,” say Drs. Rick and Arlene Noodleman, the husbandand-wife physician team at Silicon Valley’s Age Defy Dermatology and Wellness,

• For older skin -- Exfoliant creams remove dead skin cells that don’t slough off as readily as when we were young. Prescription creams such as Avita, Avage, Renova and Retin-A have been shown to reduce wrinkles and “liver spots” due to sun exposure.

“Remember, consignment and thrift stores can make a fashion budget stretch longer, and of course you can help out the planet in the process by recycling someone else’s retro fashion pieces,” she adds.

“The good news is that there are now effective, minimallyinvasive, low downtime approaches that reduce or even eliminate the appearanceof sun-damaged, aging skin,” dermatologist Dr. Rick Noodleman says.

• For forehead wrinkles – Injected Botox, a brand of botulinum toxin, partially immobilizesthe muscles that form expression lines so the skin smoothes out, although some deep expression lines may not go away.

And the runway trend toward disheveled grunge styles should be helpful to those seeking recycled pieces.

“A nod to grunge every now and then works this season,” states Blum.

Both physicians emphasize that the key to youthful skin is both correction and prevention – and no, it’s never too late to start addressing the latter.

• For sun damage and acne scars – Lasers can resurface facial skin by stripping away the outermost layers. Some “non-ablative”lasers also stimulate collagen formation, which helps smooth wrinkles.

College students are cashstrapped and time-crunched.

So how can they look fashionable while juggling their studies, campus activities and a part-time job? Integrating basic items into their wardrobes is a start - and adding pops of color with accessories can transform a standard outfit into a standout style.

Building off fashion staples

“For both guys and girls, jeans, jackets and T-shirts are, of course, all staples for a college student’s wardrobe,” says Peggy Blum, fashion program coordinator at The Art Institute of Austin, a branch of The Art Institute of Houston.

Blum says that this fall, “blue is heralded as the new black.” Warm reds and oranges, pastels, taxi cab yellow and loden green are also trendy hues.

And while skinny jeans still rule the denim world, expect to see them in neon colors, or with printed or bleached treatments. Blum recommends that students seeking a more comfortable fit choose a “boyfriend” jean, which features more relaxed styling.

Blum suggests that college students invest in boldstriped T-shirts, with stripes that vary in width. She adds that prepster-style shirts are a fresh look for both men and women this fall.

Also in style - wide-leg jeans and an overall masculine look, says Emilia Valle, program coordinator for fashion at The Art Institute of Houston-North, a branch of The Art Institute of Houston.

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“The look for the returning college student is definitely a coat or jacket with a strong masculine look. From pastels - yes pastels even in fall - to traditional men’s fabrics and some punk flair, this upcoming season is full of overcoats to complete a strong polished style,” Valle says.

Accessorizing: from shoulder bags to footwear

Army style, denim and long shirt-style jackets are an easy way to accessorize an outfit, according to Blum. “For girls, pink coats are predicted to be a hit this fall straight from the runways.”

Other must-have accessories include printed smartphone cases, sporty sneakers or cut-out oxfords and strong gold-tone neckpieces to complete the look while complementing a summer tan.

Blum adds that college students are trending away from backpacks and moving toward all-day bags. “A streamlined multipurpose tote will fit any student’s daily musthaves and is appropriate for campus to work or travel.”

Valle mentions that choosing a large leather tote will add a touch of class to a student’s overall look. “A large leather tote will work fab and still keep you in style.”

Thrifty looks: fashion on a budget

The do-it-yourself trend is also extremely popular with fashionable, budgetconscious college students.

“Thrifting at second hand shops, yard sales, or swapping clothing is a cost-effective way to remain fashionable on a budget,” she says.

Looking fashionable while attending college doesn’t have to be time-consuming or budget-breaking. By choosing a few staple items and adding colorful accessories, students can make it to class on time and on-trend.

“Achieving beautiful, healthy skin is a process, not an event. It’s accomplished by working from the outsidein and the inside-out,” says preventive medicine specialist Dr. Arlene Noodleman.

“The link between nutrition and the quality of your skin is also ‘written all over your face’.”

To ensure Facebook, Instagram and Google+ users look their best online, the Noodlemans offer this advice, based on more than 25 years of research and clinical experience:

• For all skin types -- Protect your face from the sun.

Use a sunscreen that protects against both UVA and UVB light, and wear a widebrimmed hat.

And from the inside-out: “No matter what your skin type, healthy eating is an essential component of a good skin care regimen,” Dr. Arlene Noodleman says. “And, for some people, eating the wrong foods can actually cause problems.”

• A natural defense system: Foods rich in antioxidants seem to have a protective effect on the skin. For instance, a 2007 study by the American Society for Clinical Nutrition found that women

ages 40 to 75 who consumed more vitamin C, an antioxidant, had fewer wrinkles.

Antioxidant-rich foods include carrots and other yellow and orange fruits and vegetables; spinach and other green leafy vegetables; tomatoes; blueberries; peas and beans; fatty fish, and nuts. The study also found that women who consumed more linoleic acid—found in nuts and seeds—had a lower incidence of dry skin.

• Curbing acne flare-ups: Acne-prone individuals should avoid dairy products, especially cow’s milk; processed foods high in white flour, such as white bread; and white rice and sugary foods and beverages such as candy bars and soda. Foods that cause ‘spikes’ in blood sugar levels can also trigger hormone production, which in turn can boost oil production.

• Psoriasis, rashes and other skin conditions: Certain foods can cause hives and other reactions. Individual sensitivities vary, but common culprits are gluten, dairy, eggs and additives.

People with psoriasis may see improvement by eating a low-glycemic load, Mediterranean-style diet.

“Take a holistic approach to your skin’s health,” the Noodlemans say. “Your skin responds not only to what you put in and on your body, it also reflects your overall mental and physical health.

Taking corrective and preventive measures that reduce sun-damage, increase exercise, promote healthy eating and decrease stress will help you look your best on social media.”

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Cancún (Notimex) Cerca de 30 millones de pesos se invertirán en el rodaje de la cinta “Hágase tu voluntad”, que protagonizan Itatí Cantoral y Damián Alcázar, el cual está dedicado al padre de la actriz, el fallecido cantautor Roberto Cantoral, así como a todas las mujeres que a diario luchan en la vida.

Los actores iniciaron la filmación de esta aventura cinematográfica, y ambos se mostraron satisfechos de participar en una historia humana que hablará de la vida e invitará a reflexionar al público. La cinta, que está bajo la dirección de Carlos

Los Ángeles (Notimex) El locutor Eddie “Piolín” Sotelo presentó una demanda por intento de extorsión en contra de ex empleados de Univision y sus abogados que supuestamente le pidieron casi cinco millones de dólares.

Sotelo, quien hace unos años fue el locutor latino más escuchado en Estados Unidos y quien había perdido popularidad, hace unas semanas fue despedido por Univision Radio dando por terminado su relación después de una década.

Su ex colaborador Alberto “Beto” Cortez, quien era escritor, productor y actor del programa, lo demandó el mes pasado en una corte de Los Ángeles por presunto abuso físico y acoso sexual y emocional.

Sotelo mostró una querella civil en la Corte Superior de

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Cruz Lián, esposo de la actriz, rodó sus primeras escenas en Punta Sam, donde en pleno mar abierto se capturó la belleza natural del tiburón ballena, que se localiza en la zona.

Itatí Cantoral señaló que el largometraje está dedicado a su padre, quien falleció en 2010, así como a todas las mujeres que luchan todos los días, “es una historia conmovedora, llena de realidad, que habla del perdón y de las separaciones.

Damián Alcázar se mostró feliz de volver a trabajar con Itatí y dijo que está listo para asumir este reto con un personaje humano. “Estoy interesado en hacer cosas distin-

tas e historias diferentes, no quiero ser siempre el padre, el hampón o el policía.

Por su parte, el director de la película Carlos Cruz Lián aseguró que es una buena historia con la que tiene muy claro su papel como director y no mezclar su vida personal en esta producción.

Señaló que la cinta también servirá para realizar algunas campañas alternas de prevención.

El rodaje de “Hágase tu voluntad” continuará en esta ciudad un par de días más, y en marzo regresará para seguir filmando otras escenas de la historia, de la que Itatí es la productora.

Santa Mónica por extorsión contra seis ex empleados de Univision y sus abogados de Los Ángeles por intento de soborno a cambio de no hacer públicas acusaciones falsas y engañosas de acoso sexual y la humillación de trabajo.

ex empleado que presentó las acusaciones iniciales en una carta de demanda de Univision Radio.

La demanda en documentos públicos de la corte nombra como acusados de Sotelo, a seis ex amigos y colegas del programa matutino radial de Univision “Piolín por la Mañana”.

Los acusados son los ex empleados Domingo Rodrigo Ochoa; Tomas Alejandro Fernández; Samuel “Cusuco” Heredia, Sergio “Checo” Vera, Gerardo “Chiquirruco” Palencia, y Bertha “Betushca” Velasco.

La demanda también señala como acusados a los abogados John C. Taylor y Robert R. Clayton y su firma, Taylor & Ring, LLP. La misma firma de abogados que representa al

Tres de los acusados estaban impedidos para demandar después de que tenían acuerdos previamente firmados con renuncia a cualquier reclamación legal contra “Piolín” o su antiguo empleador, Univision, un hecho que sus abogados sabían o deberían haber sabido, se indicó.

Sin ninguna esperanza de resolver los reclamos legítimamente, optaron por la extorsión y un intento de “apropiación de dinero” a través del uso ilegal de miedo y la intimidacion, asegura la demanda.

Según se establece en ésta última, los acusados entablaron sus demandas contra “Piolín” la semana pasada por teléfono y por escrito.

El locutor está consternado por la conducta de sus anti-

guos colegas y amigos personales”, dice la demanda y el abogado de “Piolin”, Jeffrey Spitz, calificó al plan de extorsión como “uno de la más descarada, desvergonzada y acción despreciable”.

Según los documentos, los acusados comenzaron a tramar ya en 2006 para presionar a Sotelo por más dinero, incluso si eso significaba organizar una huelga.

Cuando Univision instó al despido de los acusados por insubordinación, “Piolín” no sólo salvó su puesto de trabajo, sino convenció a la administración para concederles aumentos salariales.

Sin embargo, Univision despidió a dos de los acusados por bajo rendimiento laboral y a los otros cuatro acusados en el marco de la reducción del personal de toda la compañía, se añadió.

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VIBRAS

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Aries Este mes trae consigo muchas aventuras a tu camino, tu regente, el diligente Marte, transitará todo el mes tu sector de diversiones y distracción, por lo tanto tendrás una época muy activa y alegre. Es probable que enfrentes críticas y recelo de personas que no te conocen bien. Si estás soltero, es presagio que en este mes el amor rondará tu camino.

Números de la suerte: 21-2225-31-43-54

Este es un mes para que te la pases de lo mejor, deja atrás el drama sentimental y los problemas en el trabajo y haz las paces con todo el mundo.

Eres un ser progresista y de muy buenos sentimientos y eso te traerá una recompensa del karma. Venus, tu planeta regente nunca te abandona y siempre traerá a tu vida oportunidades y fortuna.

Números de la suerte: 4-9-1120-30-44

Géminis Es hora de reducir el drama a su mínima expresión y concentrarte en lo verdaderamente importante como lo es tu familia, trabajo y el porvenir. Vienes sufriendo altibajos emocionales debi-

do a situaciones amorosas, el consejo de los astros te indica que debes ponerte en un pedestal, ya no hagas demasiado por los demás, ahora deja que otros hagan algo por ti.

Números de la suerte: 1-9-1215-25-29

Cáncer No hagas una tormenta en un vaso de agua, ese problema que afecta a uno de tus seres queridos tiene una fácil solución. Te conviene despojarte de energías contrarias y buscar esparcimiento y diversión. Eres un ser protector de tus seres queridos y amigos y por ello el universo te obsequiará lo que tanto has deseado. Un milagro se obrará en tu vida.

Números de la suerte: 6-1230-38-41-49

Leo Toda la energía planetaria ahora se centra en tu sector de dinero, posesiones y ad-

quisiciones, es augurio que dinero en abundancia llegará a tus manos. Eres un ser progresista de muchos talentos pero debes aprender a escuchar consejos y ponerlos en práctica porque en ocasiones das pasos a ciegas sin saber exactamente que te deparará el porvenir.

Números de la suerte: 8-1920-22-26-45

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Libra, estás en tu época de buena suerte, nada más y nada menos que tu propio regente, Venus, transitando por tu signo y después del día 16 navegará por tu sector de dinero y ganancias. Todo plan y proyecto que quieras llevar a cabo dará sus frutos y los resultados serán mejores de lo que imaginas. Has venido postergando una decisión que debes tomar ya.

Números de la suerte: 13-1721-31-34-38

Virgo El sol te visita nuevamente e inicias un nuevo ciclo lleno de noticias alentadoras y buena suerte en todo lo referente a lo económico y la vida social. Tu misión en este mes es dar a conocer la información que posees y que será de gran ayuda para la gente que se encuentra a tu alrededor.

La salud de un familiar mejorará notablemente. ¡Feliz cumpleaños!

Números de la suerte: 15-1820-22-28-51

Libra

Escorpión Este mes tu planeta regente, Plutón, por fin entrará directo después de varios meses de retrogradación. De pronto tu camino se aclara y se ilumina con la luz de la buena estrella. Problemas y atrasos de dinero serán cosa del ayer pues comienzan a surgir muchas oportunidades para que tu economía mejore notablemente. Dedica tiempo al ejercicio.

Números de la suerte: 7-1120-21-30-31

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Septiembre trae consigo mucha aventura a tu vida, romance, diversión, gente nueva y hasta es probable que te vuelvas a enamorar.

El problema de salud que te afectó en meses anteriores ahora será cosa del ayer. Así que la alegría retornará a tu vida, tendrás suficientes motivos para dar gracias al cielo ya que ocurrirán eventos y situaciones que te harán sentir feliz.

Números de la suerte: 14-1925-35-45-50

Capricornio Los astros indican que en esta época te estás convirtiendo en la cabeza de tu familia, tus opiniones son importantes y a la vez las más acertadas. Te estás forjando un futuro y tu planeta regente, Saturno, te impulsará a que logres todas tus metas. La vida social y el amor serán temas de sumo interés en tu agenda del mes.

Harás un viaje que te alegrará la vida.

Números de la suerte: 6-1416-21-26-37

Acuario Tu regente Urano, sigue trayendo gente nueva a tu entorno y al mismo tiempo te impulsa a que concluyas varias relaciones que ya no son benéficas y que te causan drama y malestar. Tuviste contratiempos el mes anterior y tu salud atravesó algunos altibajos, en este mes te sentirás de maravilla. Economiza un poco pues vienen en camino algunos gastos imprevistos.

Números de la suerte: 9-1020-30-41-46

Piscis Préstale mucha atención a sueños premonitorios y corazonadas porque estos te alertarán sobre los pasos que debes dar y las decisiones que debes tomar. Se observará mucha actividad en tu mundo social y te verás envuelto en proyectos sociales y de beneficencia. Tienes mucho que dar a los demás por ello tu talento será objeto de admiración. Necesitas tomar vacaciones.

Números de la suerte: 5-1719-22-29-38

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Dubái, EAU (NOTIMEx) El mexicano Julio Olvera finalizó en noveno sitio de los 800 metros estilo libre del Campeonato Mundial Juvenil de Natación que se realiza en esta ciudad, y en donde los tritones nacionales buscan marcas para los juegos Olímpicos de las Juventud Nanjing 2014.

En acciones realizadas en el Complejo Deportivo Hamdan de esta ciudad, Olvera Alejos detuvo el crono en 8:07.03 minutos, que le permitió establecer nuevo récord mexicano por categorías y el también mexicano Luis Ventura se fue hasta el sitio 19 con 8:18.24. Mientras, el australiano Mackenzie Horton fue el ganador con

México (NOTIMEx) El presidente de la Federación Mexicana de Voleibol, Jesús Perales, señaló que México luchará con todo para ganar un lugar en la Liga Mundial del próximo año, luego de que el pasado fin de semana obtuvo la medalla de plata en el Panamericano de la especialidad.

Agregó que será en octubre próximo cuando se conozca a los rivales de la selección mexicana de voleibol con la participación de las confederaciones nacionales que empezarán sus procesos selectivos.

“Vamos a pelear con todos los ganadores de las diferentes confederaciones. Hasta el momento sólo sabemos que se va a jugar en Bélgica y Japón, y faltan por definirse algunas más en los próxi-

7:45.67, seguido por el checo Jan Micka con 7:56.33, y del polaco Pawel Furtek con 7:58.33.

zález, Natasha Gvakharia y Lorenzo Loria, al cronometrar 3:38.96 minutos y concluir en la novena posición.

Asimismo, Lorenzo Loria se quedó a 20 centésimas de acceder a las semifinales de los 50 metros estilo libre, al terminar en el sitio 21 con 23.40 segundos.

La participación femenil también vio actividad en los 100 metros estilo pecho, con María Gabriela Jiménez, quien fue la mejor mexicana, al concluir en el lugar 25, con registro de 1:12.70 minutos, mientras Natalia Jaspeado finalizó en 30, con 1:13.58.

De igual manera, con el registro impuso marca nacional en la distancia, la cual estaba fijada en 23.75. En la misma competencia, José Ángel Martínez, quedó en el puesto 40, con 24.40.

En cuanto a la actividad de los relevos, México estuvo a un paso de clasificar a la final de los 4x100 libres mixtos, por conducto de María Fernanda Richaud, Mateo Gon-

mos días para saber con qué equipos nos enfrentaremos”, señaló.

Asimismo, el dirigente deportivo destacó el valor histórico que tiene para el voleibol mexicano el que se haya conseguido el repechaje para buscar el único boleto para estar en la Liga Mundial, y consideró que la clasificación es una oportunidad para estar en el evento mundial, y un logro importante.

Manifestó que debido a la importancia de este certamen, el equipo mexicano se reforzará con dos de los jugadores que se desempeñan en Europa, uno de ellos Gustavo Meyer, quien a pesar de no haber acudido a la Copa Panamericana del fin de semana pasado en esta capital, sí está dispuesto a integrarse al representativo azteca.

Para esta competición Jesús Perales añadió que tiene el

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La actividad de la selección nacional juvenil de natación continuará este jueves, con los 50 metros dorso, 400 libres, y 200 combinados en la rama femenil, así como con los 50 mariposa, 200 pecho y el relevo 4x200 libres, en la varonil.

respaldo de la Conade para que el seleccionado nacional participe en un cuadrangular del área Norteca en octubre próximo y luego viajar a Europa para enfrentar al ciento por ciento el torneo de repechaje.

Sobre la integración del ex internacional Iván Contreras, Perales Navarro mencionó que ya forma parte del staff de entrenadores y se unirá al equipo de trabajo que comandan Jorge Azair y Sergio Hernández, quienes trabajan con la representación nacional en sus diferentes categorías.

“Iván Conteras es una persona entregada al voleibol y con la autorización de Jesús Mena (titular de la Conade) suma al equipo de trabajo de Jorge Azair. Sabemos que Iván con toda su experiencia aportará mucho al equipo”, reiteró.

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res entrenadores del mundo, así que estoy muy contento y deseando que llegue”.

El mediocampista brasileño Willian Borges da Silva firmó hoy por cinco años con el Chelsea, y aseguró que le complace llegar a Londres, además de que está ansioso de entrenar con el técnico portugués José Mourinho.

De acuerdo con el club londinense, el jugador de 25 años concretó su fichaje, procedente del club ruso Anzhi Makhachkala, y llevará la camiseta con el número 22.

“Estoy muy contento de estar aquí, ha sido un sueño para mí venir a jugar aquí. El Chelsea es uno de los mejores clubes del mundo y ahora voy a jugar para uno de los mejo-

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haber disputado al menos 75 por ciento de los partidos con la selección brasileña.

Borges ha ganado con el club ucraniano Shakhtar cuatro títulos de Liga, tres Copas de Ucrania, tres Supercopas de Ucrania y la Copa de la UEFA 2009, que se afianzó con un 2-1 sobre el equipo alemán Werder Bremen.

Borges da Silva se convirtió en el sexto jugador brasileño del Chelsea al conseguir un permiso de trabajo para jugar en Londres, luego de llegar a un acuerdo con las autoridades británicas por no cumplir la condición del

Por otra parte, ha disputado con Brasil partidos en la Sub-17, Sub-18 y Sub-20, así como la Copa Mundial Sub20 en 2007, cuando Brasil fue eliminado en los cuartos de final por España, mientras que en la selección mayor debutó el 10 de noviembre de 2011 en un partido amistoso contra Gabón.

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AUGUST 30 - SEPTEMBER 5, 2013