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Safeway gives $3million in grants to fight childhood obesity The Safeway Foundation announced it has given a cumulative total of over $3 million to community health programs and hospitals to launch grass-roots projects for the prevention and treatment of childhood obesity. The Safeway Foundation’s partner in this effort is Children’s Hospital & Research Center Oakland.

Governor Brown Expands Partnership with China to Combat Climate Change The agreement builds on more than a year and a half of significant diplomatic and business exchanges between California and China, including the Governor’s Trade and Investment Mission to China, the opening of the California-China Office of Trade and Investment in Shanghai and a meeting with China’s President Xi Jinping. Partnership on climate change was one of many subjects the Governor discussed with President Xi and a key component of the trade mission, which included a meeting with officials from the National Development and Reform Commission and remarks on climate change at Tsinghua University in Beijing.

SF Chamber Appoints New Chair to its Foundation The San Francisco Chamber of Commerce today that it has appointed David Kaufman as the new Chair of the Board for its foundation. Established in 1990, the Chamber’ foundation houses strategic initiatives including: the San Francisco Center for Economic Development (SFCED), ChinaSF, Leadership San Francisco and Chambers for Innovation and Clean Energy. Mr. Kaufman will assume his post immediately and follows the leadership of Steven Bojkovic, Executive Vice President, Wells Fargo Bank, who has served on the Board since 2008.

Leading Advocate Encourages HUD to Adopt New Fair and Affordable Housing Rules The Opportunity Agenda applauds HUD’s efforts to expand opportunity by improving access to safe and affordable homes. The proposed regulation makes clear that states, cities, towns, and counties who seek federal taxpayer funds for housing or community development initiatives must proactively foster fair housing practices.

FREE BOX LOCAL EVENTS Valley of the Heart Now – September 22 Teatro Campesino Playhouse 705 Fourth St. San Juan Bautista, CA elteatrocampesino.com

Rancho Day Fiesta September 21 @ Noon – 4pm Sanchez Adobe Historic Site 1000 Linda Mar Blvd.

Pacifica, CA

Sundays in the Redwoods September 22 & 29 @ 2pm Woodminster Amphitheater 3300 Joaquin Miller Rd. Oakland, Sundaysinthewoods.com

Portraits of Success September 27 @ noon - 2pm San Jose Airport Garden Hotel 1740 N. 1st St. San Jose, CA

Beneficial Insects Workshop September 28 @ 10am – noon Guadalupe Visitor & Ed Center 438 Coleman Ave. San Jose, CA www.grpg.org Los Spartans Night with SJSU Football Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month September 29th, Kickoff @ 6 pm Spartan Stadium 1251 South 10th St. San Jose, CA 95112 Hispanic Heritage Month Networking Mixer begins @ 3:00pm Tickets $25 (including Los Spartans Night T-Shirt) 408-924-1245 denis.cajina@imglearfield.com 3rd Annual Silicon Valley Good Eats October 2 / 5:30pm – 8:00pm

Zero1 Garage 439 S. 1st St. San Jose, CA

6th Annual Luna Park Chalk Art Festival September 21 /10am – 5pm Backesto Park N 13th St & Jackson St. San Jose, CA

Medicare & Health Forum October 5 / 9am – 12pm Campbell Comm. Center 1 West Campbell Ave. Campbell, CA (408) 558-1295

La Raza Lawyers Association Annual Scholarship Dinner October 11, 5:30pm Fairmont Hotel 170 S. Market St. San Jose, CA

Nature Night September 30 / 6pm – 8pm Roosevelt Comm. Center 901 E. Santa Clara San Jose, CA (408) 224-7476

Pumpkins in the Park October 12 / 10am – 4pm Discovery Meadow 180 Woz Way San Jose, CA

Domestic Violence Conference October 25 / 8am – 4:30pm Santa Clara Marriott Hotel 2700 Mission College Blvd.

Santa Clara, CA 2 Dollar Tuesday Art Sales Every 3rd Tuesday of the month KALEID Gallery 88 S 4th St. San Jose, CA 95113 / Free Admission http://www.kaleidgallery.com/

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

Day on the Bay October 13 / 10am – 3pm Alviso Marina County Park 195 Hope St. Alviso, CA Spanish for Activists Class Wednesdays 6:30pm San Jose Peace & Justice Center 48 S. 7th St. San Jose, CA (408) 298-7657

P.O. Box 1990 San Jose, CA 95109 99 North First Street, Suite 100 San Jose, CA 95113 PUBLISHERS Hilbert Morales & Betty Morales hmorales@el-observador.com ADVERTISING/PROMOTION DIRECTOR Monica Amador, COO monica@el-observador.com SALES DEPARTMENT Angelica Rossi angelica@ el-observador.com EDITORIAL Hilbert Morales english.editor@ el-observador.com Cinthia Rodriguez spanish.editor@ el-observador.com CONTRIBUTORS Mario Jimenez Hector Curriel Felix Pagas Arturo Hilario ACCOUNTING Maria Espinoza-Duran maria@ el-observador.com

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The current overcrowding of California State Prisons began when Governor Reagan closed mental health facilities. Today Los Angeles County Jail is the largest mental health therapy organization in the state, because that is where individuals with mental health disease get needed therapies.

Advocates against ‘unusual punishment’ are winning their law suits. In fact, federal courts have ordered the State of California to relieve the present overcrowded state prisons by releasing 10,000 inmates. Some eight months ago, while asking the Federal Court to modify its court order, Governor Brown said, “We can’t pour more and more money down the rat hole of incarceration.

We have to spend as much as we need, but no more, and I think we have hit that point.”

Recently, Governor Brown indicated a willingness to spend hundreds of millions of dollars in the expansion of the existing California State Prison System. This indicates building more prison capacity which increases overhead and personnel expenses. The average cost of incarceration is $45,000 per year per inmate. Prison capacity for 10,000 inmates is very expensive. The incarceration of 10,000 inmates would be $450,000,000 per year. Prisoners are aging, so a prison hospital has been built, but not opened, because of staffing challenges.

Therefore, alternatives must be used to reduce existing prison overcrowding.

Why not plan to release to local jurisdictions the inmates who were sentenced

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for minor offenses, and who are not sexual predators, violent, or drug addicts? The application by local probation departments of the latest personal monitoring devices, (such as ankle bracelets which allow electronic tracking) , permits transferred prisoners to be ‘paroled’ to his/her local community where he/she can perform community volunteer work, be home to do parenting of children, be a partner to a spouse or significant other, and undergo a variety of ‘wrap-around mental health services along with social behavior modification training.

This can be done at a cost which is much less than the usual $45,000 per year per incarcerated prison inmate.

Think of the differences: The released prisoner is kept in a community environment where he/she can continue to be part of the community and family. Reduction of the high social cost of incarceration can be reduced. Families are not broken up; parenting skills and parent-child relationships can be sustained; and low cost guarded prisoner monitoring can be 24/7/365 per year.

The only ones benefiting from the current practice are members of the California Correctional Officers Associations. The positive social outcomes are maximized.

Since 65% of all inmates are persons of color (Hispanics or African-Americans), it is no wonder that these communities experience the most disruption of families.

The recent ‘Realignment Program’ which transferred certain inmates from state prisons to local county jails has been a successful ‘pilot project’ which forced local social workers, mental health personnel, probation officials, and county correctional officers to work in a collaborative manner. The assessment of each inmate ensured that he/she was a ‘non-violent’, non-drug addicted, and non-sexual offender. This

group of inmates are the ones who benefit the most by serving their sentences ‘at home’.

These inmates must be medically and psychologically assessed to enable formation of a behavior modification plan. Current advances in the physiology of the human brain permit all sorts of improvements in behavior.

The community outcomes are often quite positive and humane. Families learn to live and face the challenges together. The kids get to have their parent as a mentors and guides. A very important happening is that the training of a new criminal, whose criminal knowledge and skills are improved by associations in prison, is totally prevented when an inmate who has been sentenced for a minor criminal infraction is ‘kept out of prison”.

Information already exists which supports the application of “therapy and rehabilitation’ approaches for needed behavior modifications.

These programs require social workers, mental health specialists, pharmacologists, psychiatrists, psychologists, and others who end up being gainfully employed without the need for costly prisons.

A competent probation officer can monitor up to 100 ‘realignment clients’ per month.

Before California builds more prison capacity, other forms of custody, coupled with rehabilitation programs, must be considered.

Innovative forms of ‘custody’ are less costly and feasible given today’s advancements in medications, understandings of the human brain, and IT technology. What is necessary is the expansion of capacity to provide local monitoring, along with programs for behavior assessment and modification. First expand those alternatives which achieve humane behavior modifications before expanding existing California State prison facilities.

mi hámster comenzó a correr en la rueda. Nunca he hablado de lo que significa ser mexicana y de las innumerables veces que he preguntado lo que significa ser latina.

Cinthia Rodríguez EL OBSERVADOR Para aquellos que no se han dado cuenta, mi columna es más que una opinión. Me gusta informarlos de todo lo que pueda estar pasando. En primer lugar me gustaría decir que me sentí un poco rara al no escribir nada durante las últimas dos semanas. Decidí ser amable y dejar que mi compañero escribiera su opinión con la independencia de México en mente. Eso me hizo pensar.

Normalmente, yo, celebro el cumpleaños de mi hermana el 16 de septiembre, pero desde que ya no vivo en casa le envío un mensaje deseándole ¡feliz cumpleaños! Ahora puede ir a un bar conmigo. ¡Qué chido!

Más tarde ese día, mi madre me envió un mensaje diciendo: Viva México. Respondí Viva y fue entonces cuando

Estoy acostumbrada a recibir comentarios de que soy una mexicana extraña y que actúo como gringa. A veces me sentía insultada, pero luego me di cuenta de que esas, son sólo opiniones, no puedo pasar horas explicando que verdaderamente me siento Latina y sinceramente me encanta serlo. Eso es lo que he sido toda mi vida, no soy diferente y estoy perfectamente bien con eso.

Mi mejor amiga de más de diez años es angloamericana.

Ella siempre se burla de mí que soy muy parecida a ella, pero de color café. Por lo general estamos de acuerdo y nos reímos de ello. Una de las razones por las que dice eso es debido a mi capacidad de comunicarme en Inglés y disfruto de las mismas actividades que ella.

Nunca he tenido una crisis de identidad, pero es peculiar que una latina de mi edad sea soltera en especial en mi familia en la que la mayoría

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de mis primos cerca de mi edad ya están comenzando sus propias familias. Pero siempre he tenido un plan diferente. Quiero volver a la escuela y obtener mi maestría y de paso conocer a una pareja prometedora y luego formar una familia.

Todo el mundo debería ser capaz de tener su propia agenda. Sé lo difícil que puede ser para apartarse de la forma de vida estereotipada según la cultura, pero es posible. También ayuda estar determinado, saber lo que quieres e ir por ello, no importa qué. Al final del día, las decisiones que tomes serán tuyas y afectarán tu vida, no tus padres u otros miembros de la familia. Usted sabe lo que es mejor para usted, no los medios de comunicación, la sociedad o cualquier otra persona.

Lo que estoy tratando de decir es que va a estar bien si pareces un poco fuera de lugar. Creo que debería ser el nuevo estándar de todos modos. Vive la vida de la manera que te hace más feliz. Y nunca es demasiado tarde para decir esto así que aquí va ¡Viva Mexico!

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San Jose CALIFORNIA During the San Jose City Council meeting of September 17, 2013, a commendation was awarded to El Observador Publications, Inc. for its continuous and reliable information dissemination service to the greater San Jose/Silicon Valley community in a bilingual English/ Spanish language format which targeted the local Hispanic community while informing the greater community.

The commendation was read in full by Council member Rose Herrera (District 8), presented to EO Publisher Hilbert Morales by S.J. Mayor Chuck Reed. Publisher Morales accepted the commendation on behalf of

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the EO team which today produces the weekly edition of EO (newspaper), which is then posted on its online website ‘www.el-observador. com’ every Friday of each week. Morales said, “Thank you for this commendation of community news service.

I accept it on behalf of the EO team that faithfully performs the many tasks needed to provide truthful and factual information to this community. We all believe that the information presented, when read by EO readers who then personally evaluate and internalize it to transform it into the knowledge which permits them to make good decisions in their own best interests. We all believe in this process and are committed to an excellent level of performance.”

In the photo above, from left to right, are S.J. Mayor Chuck Reed, Enrique Maciel (EO Distribution); Angelica Rojas Rossi (sales), Council member Rose Herrera, Roberto Romo Lopez (EO Graphic Artist/webmaster), Betty Morales, EO Vice President & Chief Financial Officer), S.J. City Council member Sam Liccardo (District 3), Hilbert Morales, Publisher & President, EO, Rose Amador, Executive Director, CTC (an EO supporter), Monica Amador, Chief Operations Officer, S.J. Vice Mayor Madison Nguyen (District 7) and Council member Xavier Campos (District 5).

“Esta regla, que fue emitida por el Departamento de Trabajo de EEUU, finalmente reconoce el valor del trabajo realizado por millones de personas que cuidan a nuestros padres mayores de edad como también a nuestras hermanas, hermanos y niños con alguna incapacidad”, dijo Richard Trumka, presidente de la AFL-CIO. “La intención del Congreso es que estas personas que trabajan duro y cuya labor es frecuentemente emocionalmente y físicamente desgastante, tengan las mismas protecciones de los estándares laborales más básicos en este país – como el derecho a recibir el salario mínimo y compensación adicional por horas extras trabajadas. Sin embargo, desde 1975, el De-

partamento de Trabajo ha permitido que esta industria de alto crecimiento opere fuera de los límites de la ley.

Hoy día, con el apoyo activo de varios defensores de estos trabajadores, el gobierno de Obama ha rectificado esta injusticia”.

La AFL-CIO, la central gremial más grande de Estados Unidos, aplaude a aquellos trabajadores que cuidan a personas en el hogar porque su coraje hizo que este día se convierta en una realidad – trabajadores como Evelyn Coke, una jamaiquina inmigrante y madre soltera que ha cuidado a los ancianos, enfermos que están muriendo lentamente, cuidándolos, vistiéndolos, y alimentándolos, a veces laborando por tres turnos consecutivos de 24 horas sin paga por horas

adicionales. La Srta. Coke objetó en contra de esta injusticia y llevó su caso hasta el Tribunal Supremo de EEUU, y el resultado es el dictamen emitido el día de hoy.

Esta acción no solo beneficiará a las mujeres de minorías étnicas que ganan bajos salarios, que son la mayoría de trabajadores que laboran ofreciendo estos servicios esenciales, también ayudará a que la oferta de trabajadores del hogar corresponda a la creciente demanda, ampliará el tiempo que los trabajadores se queden en sus trabajos, y mejorará la calidad de servicio, permitiendo así que más estadounidenses que quieran quedarse en sus hogares mientras envejecen o tienen alguna incapacidad lo puedan hacer si así lo desean.

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Oakland CALIFORNIA The University of California launched Promise for Education, a six-week crowdfunding campaign that will bring together students, faculty, alumni, celebrities, influencers and supporters to raise money for UC student scholarships.

The concept of Promise for Education is simple. Individuals make a personal promise – run a marathon, adopt a pet, volunteer, grow a beard – set a crowdfunding goal ($50, $100, $1,000 or more), then they share their promise through Facebook, email and other social media channels. Their friends are directed to PromiseforEducation.org, where donations can be made to see the promise fulfilled. All donations go directly to scholarships and grants for UC undergraduates with financial need.

Finding creative new ways to increase private support for student scholarships has taken on increasing importance in recent years as state funding for UC has been dramatically cut. Promise for Education is the latest addition to the university’s Project You Can campaign, a systemwide effort to raise $1 billion for student support through 2014. To date, the campaign has raised more than $700 million.

“As stewards of one of the world’s premier public university systems, we have a duty to make an excellent education accessible to all eligible Californians,” Daniel M. Dooley, UC systemwide senior vice president for external relations, said today during a discussion of the program at a UC Board of Regents meeting. “We’ve

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established this program to ensure UC’s doors continue to remain open to the next generation’s leaders and to underscore the role we all play in helping young people achieve their aspirations and in advancing California’s culture of innovation and civic engagement.”

To encourage participation and engage the public in the effort, celebrities and notables including Jamie Foxx, Gov. Jerry Brown, David Spade, Matt Barnes, Wilmer Valderrama, Gabrielle Union, Sasha Alexander, filmmaker Catherine Hardwicke, rapper and spoken word poet Watsky, lead singer of the iconic California band the Beach Boys Mike Love, and UC Regent, legendary producer, studio executive and philanthropist Sherry Lansing, are appearing in a public service announcement and/or creating promises.

“Promise for Education is about championing a cause and committing to a goal, which is something the creative community values dearly,” said Jay Sures, a UCLA alumnus who is partner/board of directors at United Talent Agency and vice-chair of the Entertainment Industry Foundation, a charitable organization that collaborated on the campaign and helped rally the Hollywood community in support of UC. “By making a simple promise, together we can help deserving Californians pursue their goal of a world-class UC education and support our future leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators.”

Promise for Education was created in partnership with noise, a creative agency focused on engaging 18- to

34-year-olds.

Numerous sponsors are supporting Promise for Education, including Facebook, Bank of America, Spotify, and muzik, the creators of the world’s first SmartHeadPhone.

“We are excited that Facebook can play a role in supporting an innovative program like Promise for Education,” said Libby Leffler, strategic partner manager, Facebook. “Millions of college students and alumni use Facebook every day. We’re thrilled that our platform provides the opportunity for supporters of Promise for Education to share their passion and commitment to the University of California.”

“Helping low- and moderate-income students to become tomorrow’s leaders with a world-class UC education is a goal we all share,” said Janet Lamkin, Bank of America’s California president. “As an extension of our longstanding partnership with the University of California on business, agricultural, environmental and other programs, we’re proud to partner with the university on the Promise for Education campaign.”

The dollars raised by Promise for Education will provide direct financial aid scholarships to undergraduate students from California who have a demonstrated financial need and will be in addition to dollars students receive through UC’s traditional financial aid programs.

To make a promise today or to learn more, please visit promiseforeducation.org or follow on Facebook at facebook.com/PromiseForEducation.

GOBIERNOUSA.GOV En el Mes de la Herencia Hispana, que se celebra cada año del 15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre, se destaca la influencia de los hispanos en el desarrollo social, cultural y económico de Estados Unidos. Aunque el español es la lengua materna de muchos hispanos, el dominio del idioma inglés juega un papel fundamental dentro de estos avances.

Las personas que hablan inglés tienen mayores oportunidades de empleo y la capacidad de ganar más dinero.

Hoy en día el 74.3 por ciento de los hispanos mayores de cinco años hablan su lengua materna en casa, y aunque

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más de la mitad de ellos dicen hablar inglés “muy bien”, siempre hay oportunidades para mejorar.

centros comunitarios locales que cuentan con programas o información para aprender inglés.

Aproveche el Mes de la Herencia para aprender o mejorar sus habilidades de hablar inglés con los siguientes recursos:

•Tome cursos de inglés gratis en Internet. USALearns. org (en inglés) es un sitio web del Departamento de Educación que ofrece lecciones interactivas para principiantes y niveles más avanzados.

Haga clic en español para escuchar la introducción al sitio en su idioma.

•Inscríbase en clases de inglés como segundo idioma (ESL, por su sigla en inglés) en escuelas o colegios comunitarios. Estos sitios ofrecen clases de inglés fuera de horarios de trabajo.

•Diríjase a las organizaciones sin fines de lucro y

En American English (en inglés) podrá encontrar materiales interactivos para aprender, practicar inglés y conocer más sobre la cultura estadounidense.

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BUSINESS

(BPT) More and more, Millennials are on the road for work.

In an average month, one in four business-traveling Millennials travel overnight for work at least once per week.

As the line between “personal” and “business” grows thinner and thinner for this generation, Millennials are increasingly finding adventure through business. More than any other group, Millennial business travelers are more likely to add on extra days to their business trip for leisure travel (84 percent) according to the Hilton Garden Inn Discovery and Connection Survey. Millennials are funding these adventures through their business trips, too. The vast majority of this group (85 percent) is more likely to use reward points from their business travel to book a vacation, compared to a year ago.

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As the economy improves, business travel across the nation is on the rise. According to the Global Business Travel Association, U.S. business travel is expected to grow 5.1 percent in 2013. As more Millennials hit the road for work, they are keeping top of mind a few, simple business travel perks to fulfill their appetite for personal adventure and discovery: * Fly for free - Those flying for business can earn airline miles in their name. These business miles quickly add up, allowing travelers to upgrade seats or add another destination without accruing additional cost. Business travelers can then use these miles to bring a friend or loved one on the trip with them - quickly transitioning from business to family vacation or romantic getaway once the weekend hits. * Earn hotel perks - Frequent stays in hotels offering

rewards programs can grant business travelers benefits like free overnight stays, late checkout, and complimentary breakfast. These extras turn a business trip into much more, especially when additional nights are used to extend a business trip into a vacation.

Some hotels have seasonal programs, such as Hilton Garden Inn and Hilton HHonors Triple Your Trip promotion, which offers guests around the world the opportunity to earn double or triple HHonors’ points while enjoying the signature Hilton Garden Inn Bed n’ Breakfast deal that includes breakfast for each adult staying in the same room, and free meals for kids 12 and under. * Discover local hidden gems - Cities often encourage business travelers to experience the local culture while in town and provide pack-

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age deals with discounts to restaurants, tickets to local shows or events, helpful tips to find transportation in the city and even sightseeing opportunities to explore during free time. This becomes even more common when a city is hosting a large business gathering, such as an industry convention.

Millennials continue to be at the forefront of achieving work-life balance - utilizing business travel to discover new cities, explore local cultures, taste authentic cuisines and connect with new people across the country and around the globe.

Jason Alderman PRACTICAL MONEY Millones de estadounidenses acaban de comenzar su último año de la secundaria.

Si su hijo es uno de ellos, probablemente esté ocupado lidiando con su tarea, sus actividades extracurriculares y, intenta disfrutar del último año oficial de la niñez. Usted, en cambio, seguramente se estará preguntando cómo hará para pagar la universidad.

Puede faltar un año para que su hijo vaya a la Universidad, pero los plazos para solicitar becas y ayudas financieras apremian. Como ya irá descubriendo, hay millones de decisiones que tomar y documentos que presentar.

Lo primero que debe hacer es completar la Solicitud Gratuita de Ayuda Estudiantil Federal (FAFSA), que es la que exigen prácticamente todas las universidades, institutos terciarios y de educación superior para la ayuda estudiantil federal y para la mayoría de las ayudas financieras de las universidades estatales y privadas. Hay muchos

tipos de ayudas estudiantiles que cubren los costos de las instituciones universitarias, terciarias, comunitarias, comerciales, profesionales o técnicas para carreras de cuatro años.

Algunos son: Las Becas Federales Pell son becas basadas en las necesidades que se otorgan a los estudiantes de bajos ingresos para completar la educación post-secundaria.

El Programa Federal Trabajo-Estudio ofrece trabajos de media jornada a los estudiantes de grado y pregrado con necesidades financieras, permitiéndoles ganar dinero para pagar sus gastos educativos.

Los Préstamos Directos Stafford son préstamos de bajo interés ofrecidos por el gobierno federal, que se otorgan sin cargo y pueden ser de dos tipos: préstamo subsidiado basado en las necesidades para estudiantes de pregrado, en el que el gobierno paga el interés anual mientras el estudiante esté inscripto; y préstamo no subsidiado para estudiantes de grado y pregrado que tengan cualquier

nivel de ingresos, en el que el estudiante paga los intereses que se generen mientras esté inscripto.

Los Préstamos de Educación Privados son préstamos ofrecidos por prestamistas particulares para complementar los préstamos que ofrece el gobierno. No están garantizados ni subsidiados por el gobierno y, por lo general, tienen tasas de interés más altas, aunque también permiten pedir montos mayores. Los detalles y las tasas varían ampliamente.

Algunas universidades ofrecen sus propios préstamos a los estudiantes y padres. Las tasas de interés pueden ser más bajas que los préstamos federales. Consulte el material sobre ayuda financiera de las universidades para ver lo que ofrecen.

Los préstamos PLUS son préstamos federales que pueden usar los estudiantes graduados o profesionales y los padres de estudiantes de pregrado para pagar los gastos educativos. Se ofrecen a través de las universidades participantes a una tasa de interés fija, pero cobran un cargo por obtenerlos.

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WE’RE TURNING MORE HOME SHOPPERS INTO HOME OWNERS. It’s only right that a bank should make home ownership more affordable for more people.

That’s why Union Bank® created the Economic Opportunity Mortgage.

It’s designed for low- to moderate-income households wanting to buy or refinance.

Low interest rates and no Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) requirement mean you can expect lower monthly payments than with traditional loan programs.1 – No PMI required – 15- and 30-year fixed-rate options 2 – 25-Day Closing Guarantee on purchase loans 3 (We close on time or your first payment is on us!)

To learn more, call 1-866-UB-LOANS or visit a branch near you.

You may be eligible for the Economic Opportunity Mortgage program if you meet one of the following requirements: A) Your property is located within a designated census tract; or B) Your annual household income falls below the following HUD median income levels for the county where the property is located: (i) Less than or equal to 120% of the HUD median income for all California counties and certain high cost counties in Oregon and Washington; or (ii) Less than or equal to 80% of the HUD median income for non–high cost counties in Oregon and Washington. 1 EOM loans are fully amortizing. Full documentation required. Loans subject to credit and collateral approval. Financing available for collateral located in CA, OR, or WA. Restrictions may apply. Terms and conditions subject to change. On purchase transactions and no-cash-out refinances, 95% financing is available on single-family residences (excluding manufactured homes), PUDs, and condominiums; 90% financing is available on manufactured homes and 2-unit properties; and 80% financing is available on 3–4 unit properties. On cash-out refinances, 80% financing is available on 1–2 unit properties, and 75% financing is available on 3–4 unit properties. 2 Payment example is for illustrative purposes only and assumes a refinance transaction of an owner-occupied single-family residence at 95% LTV. For a $285,000 30-year fixed-rate fully-amortizing EOM loan, the monthly principal and interest payments would be $1,573.78 based on an interest rate of 5.250% (5.316% APR), effective 8/22/2013. Payment amount does not include homeowner’s insurance or property taxes, which must be paid in addition to the monthly principal and interest payment. Please contact your Union Bank mortgage consultant to obtain current rate and pricing information. 3 On-time closing guarantee is available only on completed purchase money loan applications received by Union Bank by 10/31/2013, on loan amounts up to the lesser of $4 million or the maximum allowed for the loan program selected.

Specific terms and conditions apply. Visit unionbank.com/closingterms to obtain a copy. ©2013 Union Bank, N.A. All rights reserved.

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When football season arrives, many hearts turn to game day rituals. Whatever your favorite traditions may be, if you’re like most fans, the ultimate football experience is about sharing good food with good company, whether tailgating in the stadium parking lot or cheering from the comfort of your home.

To help you create a winning menu lineup, one website grants fans access to everything they need to transform game day get-togethers from ordinary into legendary with more than 50 delicious, easy-to-make recipes! From guacamole to queso dip, the site makes it easy to get in on the gridiron action. Fans can create and rate their favorite recipes and enter to win the ultimate game day experience grand prize or other daily prizes.

Touchdown Mini Meatloaf

∫Try This Recipe You may score with your guests with this recipe from HungryFor Football.com:

P AM Original No-Stick Cooking Spray 2 lbs ground round beef (85% lean) 2 cans Hunt’s Tomato Sauce–No Salt Added 1⁄2 cup Egg Beaters Original 1 cup quick-cooking rolled oats 1 envelope dry onion soup mix 1⁄2 cup Hunt’s Tomato Ketchup 1 stick part-skim mozzarella string cheese

INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 375°F. Line baking pan with aluminum foil; spray with cooking spray. Mix beef, tomato sauce, Egg Beaters, oats and soup mix in large bowl. Shape into 8 oval meat loaves, about 5x3 inches; place in pan. Spread ketchup over tops of meat loaves. Bake 25 minutes or until cooked through (160°F).

Cut cheese stick into strips. Cut strips into 8 long pieces and 32 short. Place 1 long piece and 4 short pieces on each meat loaf to resemble “laces” on a football.

(FAMILY FEATURES) ¿Sabía usted esto?Los tomates de Florida son una buena fuente de licopeno (ayuda a prevenir el daño cutáneo de los rayos UV), vitamina C (necesaria para el crecimiento y la reparación de los tejidos corporales) y vitamina A (contribuye a la visión y al crecimiento óseo).

La mejor prueba para determinar la calidad de un buen tomate es el aroma. Huela el extremo del tallo: debería tener una fragancia agridulce intensa. Elija tomates gordos, brillantes y que se hundan levemente al presionarlos.

Los tomates se deben guardar en un sitio fresco a temperatura ambiente, fuera del envase y nunca en el refrigerador. Si guarda los tomates en el refrigerador, reducirá su sabor.

Sopa de tomates y albahaca Porciones: 4 a 6 2 cucharadas de aceite de oliva 1 cebolla grande, cortada en cubos 2 cucharadas de ajo finamente picado 5 tomates de Florida frescos y grandes, picados 1 cucharadita de azúcar 1 cucharada de pasta de tomate 1/2 taza de hojas de albahaca fresca, picadas (guarde de 4 a 6 hojas para decorar).

3 tazas de caldo de verduras bajo en sodio 1/2 taza de crema espesa Sal marina y pimienta negra recién molida, a gusto Crema agria para decorar, si lo desea

Precaliente una cacerola mediana a fuego medio. Agregue aceite de oliva a la cacerola precalentada. Agregue cuidadosamente la cebolla y el ajo. Cocine las cebollas y el ajo hasta que estén casi transparentes. Agregue los tomates, el azúcar, la pasta de tomate, la albahaca fresca y el caldo de verduras. Cocine a fuego lento los ingredientes durante al menos 20 minutos. Licúe la sopa en la licuadora o con una licuadora manual. Tenga cuidado al licuar los ingredientes calientes. Agregue la crema a la sopa y revuelva para incorporar. Condimente la sopa con sal y pimienta a gusto. Sirva con pan crocante. Decore con hojas de albahaca y crema agria. ∫ Los niños pueden: Ayudar a colocar los ingredientes en la cacerola con supervisión de un adulto.

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AMERICAN COUNSELING ASSOCIATION While there has been growing attention in recent years to issues such as underage drinking, college binge drinking and drunk driving incidents, for many of us there may be real issues related to alcohol consumption that are more personal and closer to home.

Yet most of us have little awareness of the signs that point to problem drinking, or what to do when such signs begin to appear. Problem drinking, even when it doesn’t involve driving incidents (though, unfortunately, it often does), can affect family life, work performance and a variety of other important personal relationships. It can be a major factor that leads to divorce or even life-threatening incidents.

How to tell if alcohol has become a problem for you?

It isn’t always an easy question to answer if you consider yourself just a social drinker.

But try asking yourself the following questions: -Have you ever awoken in the morning and found you can’t remember parts of the previous evening?

-Have people close to you complained about your drinking?

-Do you find it difficult to stop after one or two drinks?

-Have you lost friends because of your drinking?

-Has drinking begun to cause problems between you and your family?

-Has alcohol gotten you into trouble at work or school?

-Do you get into physical fights when you drink?

-Have you lost a job because of drinking?

-Has drinking caused you to neglect family, work or other obligations?

-Have you heard voices or seen things not really there after heavy drinking?

A “yes” answer to any of these questions is a clear indication that you should seek a professional evaluation. A professional counselor can provide such an evaluation.

Many counselors specialize in assessing and treating problem drinking.

Your local mental health center or hospital should be able to provide a list of such counselors. Or check your local yellow pages or online for professional counselors certified in addiction counseling.

It can be a big and difficult step to recognize that you may have a drinking problem. And it takes strength to take action to deal with the problem. When problem drinking is recognized early, and professional assistance is sought, it can usually be treated successfully.

But when problem drinking is ignored, the outcome is almost always going to be the painful consequences that come with excessive drinking.

En mi trabajo como técnica certificada de asientos de seguridad de niños, todos los días hablo con padres interesados en garantizar la seguridad de sus hijos en las carreteras. Desafortunadamente muchos de ellos no saben escoger los asientos de seguridad correctos para sus niños, ni tampoco cómo instalarlos debidamente en sus vehículos. Según datos de la Administración Nacional de Seguridad del Tráfico en las Carreteras (NHTSA), parte del Departamento de Transporte de los Estados Unidos, el uso de sistemas de seguridad en los vehículos para los niños hispanos está considerablemente por debajo del promedio de uso de dichos sistemas para los niños de otros grupos étnicos. Ésta realidad es muy preocupante; especialmente porque en 2011 los choques automovilísticos fueron la principal causa de muerte entre los niños de 4 años de edad, y entre los niños de 11 a 14 años de edad.

La Semana de la Seguridad del Niño Pasajero, que se celebra del 15 al 21 de Septiembre, es el momento perfecto para que los padres y las personas encargadas del cuidado de niños aprendan a escoger y a utilizar el sistema de seguridad correcto de acuerdo a la edad y el tamaño de los niños.

En honor a este evento, quiero compartir con ustedes las recomendaciones de NHTSA para ayudarles a escoger el asiento de seguridad correcto para sus hijos: Lean siempre las instrucciones del fabricante del asiento de seguridad, y el manual del propietario del vehículo, para las instrucciones sobre cómo instalar el asiento de seguridad usando el cinturón de seguridad o el sistema LATCH.

La mejor manera de garantizar la seguridad de los niños en los vehículos, es manteniéndolos en los asientos de seguridad el mayor tiempo posible.

Todos los niños menores de 13 años deben viajar en el asiento trasero del vehículo.

Escojan un asiento de seguridad que corresponda a la edad y el tamaño de sus niños, que pueda ser instalado correctamente en su vehículo y utilícelo todo el tiempo: Nacimiento a 12 meses: La mejor manera de proteger a los niños menores de 1 año es que viajen siempre en un asiento de seguridad instalado mirando hacia atrás.

Estos asientos pueden ser: 1) asientos sólo para bebés, que sólo pueden ser instalados mirando hacia atrás. 2) Asientos convertibles y asientos 3 en 1, que por lo general tienen un límite de altura y peso mayor para la posición mirando hacia atrás, lo cual permite mantener al niño en ese asiento por más tiempo.

De 1 a 3 años: Mantengan a sus niños en el asiento instalado mirando hacia atrás hasta que alcancen los límites de peso y altura permitidos por el fabricante del asiento.

Cuando el asiento instalado mirando hacia atrás le quede pequeño a sus niño, él o ella estará listo para viajar en un asiento instalado mirando hacia adelante con un arnés.

De 4 a 7 años: Mantengan a sus niños en un asiento insta-

lado mirando hacia adelante con un arnés hasta que alcance los límites de peso y altura permitidos por el fabricante.

Cuando esto suceda, él o ella deberá empezar a viajar en un asiento elevado (Booster) asegurado con un cinturón de seguridad, pero siempre en el asiento trasero.

De 8 a 12 años: Mantengan a sus niños en un asiento elevado (Booster) hasta que sean lo suficientemente grandes para que el cinturón de seguridad les quede correctamente abrochado. Para que un cinturón de seguridad le ajuste correctamente a su niño, los cinturones de regazo deben estar bien ajustados sobre la parte superior de los muslos, no sobre el estómago. Los cinturones de hombro deben quedar bien ajustados sobre el hombro y el pecho, y no cruzarse sobre el cuello o la cara. Recuerden: los niños deben seguir viajando en el asiento trasero porque es allí donde estarán más seguros en caso de un choque automovilístico.

El 21 de Septiembre se celebrará el Sábado Nacional de Revisión de Asientos de Seguridad para Niños. Ese día miles de técnicos como yo inspeccionaremos asientos de seguridad en todo el país, y ofreceremos consejos prácticos para ayudar a los padres a instalarlos correctamente en sus vehículos familiares. Ése es el momento para que ustedes hagan de la seguridad de sus hijos en el vehículo su prioridad.

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SEPTEMBER 20 - 26, 2013

Promueve cultura a través del baile y la música Promoting cultura through dance and music

Cinthia Rodríguez EL OBSERVADOR Opera Cultura , la compañía de opera latina que trajo la producción de “La Llorona” a San José se está preparando para dar la bienvenida a audiencias a la producción “Zarzuela y mas allá” en el Teatro de Herencia Mexicana a las 7:30pm el 28 de septiembre de 2013.

Cinthia Rodriguez EL OBSERVADOR Opera Cultura, the Latino opera company that brought the production of “La Llorona” to San Jose, is getting ready to welcome audiences at the Mexican Heritage Theater for ‘Zarzuela and Beyond’ at 7:30pm on September 28, 2013.

‘Zarzuela and Beyond’ is a concert to highlight the great music by Spanish speaking composers. They will be presenting excerpts of Spanish operas from the late nineteenth century and the early 20th century. In addition, there will be new and original work by Opera Cultura’s very own artistic director, Hector Armienta.

“They can expect to feel that pulsating rhythm and they can expect to be exposed to other kinds of Spanish and Latino musical influences.

To be excited and exhilarated,” said composer Hector Armienta. “There is a culture that they are a part of.”

The production will feature soprano Alexandra Sessler, who will sing music from Spanish operas. It will also include world famous flamenco dancer La Tania.

Armienta will accompany them both. At one point they

will all share the stage to perform “Zapatiado,” where Sessler will sing, La Tania will dance and Armienta will play the piano.

All three artists have been working on the production for more than half a year.

Sessler and Armienta have been fundraising and performing some of the Zarzuela repertoire. The process also included watching La Tania dance. She will perform a piece titled “La Mujer Tormentada,” where Armienta will try to imitate the rhytms of flamenco. During the last few rehearsals they’ve been working on synchronicity.

“It’s a very exciting process,” said Armienta. “Especially for those Spanish speakers to be able to hear it in their own language and being captivated by these beautiful arias.”

As explained by Armienta, zarzuelas are part of a legacy, and part of the history, of opera music that’s written in Spanish. This music is not just from Spain; it’s also from Cuba and South America.

The intended audience will have that connection. It will be their stories being performed.

There are very few companies that present Spanish music or Latino music. With that in mind, Opera Cultura

wants to be known for presenting work by Latino and Hispanic composers. It was created to provide a forum for other Latino composers like Armienta to have their work on stage, which is not always available.

Zarzuela y más allá es un concierto para poner de relieve la gran música de compositores de habla hispana . Se presentarán fragmentos de óperas españolas de finales del siglo XIX y principios del siglo 20. Además, habrá nuevo y original trabajo del propio director artístico de Opera Cultura, Héctor Armienta.

The opera company is planning a zarzuela festival for 2014. They are also working on a full-length opera called “El Gato Montes.” They have acquired the rights to develop “Bless me Ultima” into an opera and are working on ‘Tales of Pilgrimage’.

“Pueden esperar a sentir ese ritmo pulsante y pueden esperar a estar expuestos a otras clases de influencias musicales de español y latino . Para estar emocionado y eufórico”, dijo el compositor Hector Armienta . “Hay una cultura de la que son parte”.

‘Tales of Pilgrimage’ is a collaboration between Opera Cultura, School of the Arts and Culture at MHP, Teatro Campesino, and Father Jon Pedigo of Our Lady of Guadalupe. That production will take stories from the residents of East San Jose on issues like immigration, violence, poverty, and aspirations to becoming us citizens.

The final product will include an opera and a march to the plaza to commemorate Cesar Chavez on March 29 & 30, 2014. The participants will get to see the opera.

La producción contará con la soprano Alexandra Sessler, que cantará la música de las óperas españolas. También incluirá la famosa bailaora La Tania . Armienta acompañará a los dos. Y en un momento todos compartirán el escenario para interpretar “ Zapatiado”, donde Sessler va cantar, bailara La Tania y Armienta tocara el piano.

Tickets to ‘Zarzuelas and Beyond’ and be purchased online at www.operacultura.org or for more information call 1-800-838-3006.

Los tres artistas han estado trabajando en la producción durante más de medio año.

Sessler y Armienta han sido la recaudación de fondos y la realización de algunos de repertorio Zarzuela. El proceso también incluyó viendo a La Tania bailar, su forma y su reacción a la música. Se llevará a cabo una obra titulada “La Mujer Tormentada “, donde Armienta intentará

imitar los ritmos del flamenco. Durante los últimos ensayos han estado trabajando en sincronía .

“Es un proceso muy emocionante”, dijo Armienta .

“Especialmente para los hablantes de español, poder escucharlo en su propio idioma y ser cautivado en estas bellas arias”.

Según explicó Armienta, zarzuelas son parte de un legado y una parte de la historia de la música de la ópera que se escribe en español .

Esta música no es solo de España , también de Cuba y de América del Sur. El público objetivo tendrá esa conexión.

Se realiza usando sus historias.

Hay muy pocas empresas que presentan la música española o la música latina.

Con esto en mente, Opera Cultura quiere ser conocido por presentar el trabajo de compositores latinos e hispanos. Fue creado para proporcionar un foro para otros compositores latinos como Armienta que les gustaría tener su trabajo en el escenario, que no siempre está disponible.

La compañía de opera está planeando un festival de zarzuelas para el 2014. También están trabajando en una ópera completa llamada “El Gato Montes”. Han adquirido los derechos para desarrollar “Bendíceme Ultima” en una ópera , y están trabajando en Cuentos de Peregrinación .

Los Cuentos de Peregrinación es una colaboración entre Opera Cultura, la Escuela de las Artes y la Cultura en MHP, Teatro Campesino, y el Padre Jon Pedigo de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe.

Esta producción tomara las historias de los residentes del Este de San Jose sobre temas como inmigración, la violencia , la pobreza y las aspiraciones a convertirse en ciudadanos estadounidenses . El producto final incluirá una ópera y una marcha a la plaza para conmemorar César Chávez el 29 de marzo y 30 de 2014. Los participantes tendrán la oportunidad de ver la ópera.

Boletos para Zarzuelas y más allá pueden ser adquiridos en línea http://www. operacultura.org o llame 1-800-838-3006 para más información.

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¡Estado de Ca-ching!

San Jose CALIFORNIA At a time of increasing demand for public services and limited resources, it is important for all levels of government to consider innovative ways to become more effective and efficient. The Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 4 are breaking new ground with an unconventional solution to accelerate the project delivery process to deliver benefits to the public more quickly and cost effectively.

VTA and Caltrans have executed an agreement to establish a new business model called the Innovative Delivery Team (iTeam) Demonstration Program. The iTeam is intended to create an environment to reinvent how highway projects are delivered in Santa Clara County.

“Successful partnerships create successful public transportation projects,” said Caltrans Director Malcolm Dougherty. “By increasing communication, sharing resources, and partnering closely with local agencies like the VTA, we can overcome obstacles and deliver much-needed projects faster.”

The iTeam presents the opportunity for VTA and Caltrans to innovatively think and test out ideas for more streamlined decision-mak-

said Michael T. Burns, VTA General Manager. “This allows more projects to be built with the same amount of money and the public to realize project benefits sooner, such as reduced congestion, increased mobility and enhanced safety.”

ing, improved processes and communication, better use of new technologies, and enhanced training. One key feature of the program is that it will prioritize staff resources locally by having a core group of experienced Caltrans employees co-located at VTA’s offices in San Jose instead of at Caltrans Headquarters in Oakland some 40 miles away. This will facilitate both organizations to work side by side and provide a stronger focus on local roadway projects in the 15 cities and the county. The new model will speed up work processes and approvals to move project development forward more efficiently.

“Building upon our already close working partnership with Caltrans to plan, design, and, in some cases, construct highway improvements, we expect that the iTeam Demonstration will get us to a point where we are delivering projects in half the time,”

Assembly member Rich Gordon was key to the success of the iTeam Demonstration Program, authoring legislation to facilitate the effort. “I am delighted that Caltrans and VTA are partnering to implement the iTeam. This new agreement will dramatically improve coordination between the state and local transportation partners in Santa Clara County.

It will ensure enhanced training and support of local agency staff, improve quality control, and ensure projects here are completed faster and cheaper,” said Gordon.

“As our transportation needs continue to outpace reduced state and federal revenues, we can expect our region’s infrastructure will increasingly rely on locally generated transportation funds.

This agreement between VTA and Caltrans is yet another example of Silicon Valley forward thinking, and represents an innovative government approach to addressing modern transportation problems. I am proud to have worked with both sides to help make this a reality.”

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Roddy Scheer & Doug Moss EARTHTALK Research indicates that, indeed, Americans girls and boys are going through puberty earlier than ever, though the reasons are unclear. Many believe our widespread exposure to synthetic chemicals is at least partly to blame, but it’s hard to pinpoint exactly why our bodies react in certain ways to various environmental stimuli.

Researchers first noticed the earlier onset of puberty in the late 1990s, and recent studies confirm the mysterious public health trend. A 2012 analysis by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that American girls, exposed to high levels of common household chemicals, had their first periods seven months earlier than those with lower exposures. “This study adds to the growing body of scientific research that exposure to environmental chemicals may be associated with early puberty,” says Danielle Buttke, a researcher at CDC and lead author on the study. Buttke found that the age when a girl has her first period (menarche) has fallen over the past century from an average of age 16-17 to age 12-13.

Earlier puberty isn’t just for girls. In 2012 researchers from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) surveyed data on 4,100 boys from 144 pediatric practices in 41 states and found a similar trend: American boys are reaching puberty six months to two years earlier than just a few decades ago. AfricanAmerican boys are starting the earliest, at around age nine, while Caucasian and Hispanics start on average at age 10.

One culprit could be rising obesity rates. Researchers believe that puberty (at least for girls) may be triggered in part by the body building up sufficient reserves of fat tissue, signaling fitness for reproductive capabilities. Clinical pediatrician Robert Lustig of Benioff Children’s Hospital in San Francisco reports that obese girls have higher levels of the hormone leptin which, in and of itself, can lead to early puberty while setting off a domino effect of more weight gain and faster overall physical maturation.

Some evidence suggests that “hormone disrupting” chemicals may also trigger changes prematurely. Public health advocates have been concerned, for example,

about the omnipresence of Bisphenol A (BPA), a synthetic chemical in some plastics, because it is thought to “mimic” estrogen in the body and in some cases contribute to, or cause, health problems.

BPA is being phased out of many consumer items, but hundreds of other potentially hormone disrupting chemicals are still in widespread use.

Dichlorobenzene, used in some mothballs and in solid blocks of toilet bowl and air deodorizers, is also a key suspect in triggering early puberty. It is already classified as a possible human carcinogen, and studies have linked prenatal exposure to it with low birth weight in boys.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recently made screening Dichlorobenzene for hormonal effects a priority.

Parents can take steps to reduce our kids’ so-called “toxic burden”: Buy organic produce, hormone- and antibiotic-free meat and dairy and all-natural household cleaners. And keep the dialogue going about healthy food and lifestyle habits so kids learn how to make responsible, healthy choices for themselves.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 582797 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Hills Dental, 1002 S De Anza Blvd. #4, San Jose, CA 95129, Santa Clara Co. Linda K Ridder, 1002 S. De Anza Blvd #4., San Jose, CA 95129. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 01/16/2007. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Linda K Ridder Sept. 20, 27; Oct. 04, 11, 2013.

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

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 582458 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Queso Artesanal Tepeque, 779 Pronto Dr., San Jose, CA 95123, Santa Clara Co. Celia Castañeda, 779 Pronto Dr., San Jose, CA 95123. 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.)

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This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 09/04/13.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV252958 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Estrella B Sanchez, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Estrella B. Sanchez has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Raymundo Esequiel Chavez to Joaquin Esequiel Brito 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 12/17/13 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Sept. 13, 2013.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Sept. 20, 27; Oct. 04, 11, 2013.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV252956 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jasneet Lamba, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Jasneet Lamba has

filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Jasneet Lamba to Jasneet Bansal. 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 12/17/13 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113.

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

Sept. 12, 2013.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Sept. 20, 27; Oct. 04, 11, 2013.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV252929 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Tuan A Nguyen & Hoi T. Huynh, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Tuan Anh Nguyen & Hoi Thi Huynh have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Minh Anh Nguyen to David Anh Nguyen.

THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 12/17/13 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Sept. 12, 2013.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Sept. 20, 27; Oct. 04, 11, 2013.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV252778 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Rainier Jay Giron Nguyen, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Rainier Jay Giron Nguyen has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Rainier Jay Giron Nguyen to Rainier Jay Giron. 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 12/17/13 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Sept. 10, 2013.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Sept. 20, 27; Oct. 04, 11, 2013.

SEPTEMBER 20 - 26, 2013 ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV251136 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Teresa Ignacia Perez TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Teresa Ignacia Perez has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jose Antonio Quintero-Perez to Santiago Antonio Quintero-Perez.

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. 13, 2013.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Sept. 20, 27; Oct. 04, 11, 2013.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 582496 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, El Rincon Cafe, 14271 Story Rd., San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara Co. Juan Muñoz, 2294 Story Rd., 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.)

Juan Muñoz Sept. 13, 20, 27; Oct. 04, 2013.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 09/05/13.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 581804 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Tender and Care Agency, 954 Larkspur Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086, Santa Clara Co. Glady’s Jimenez, 954 Larkspur Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 08/16/13. “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.)

Gladys Jimenez Sept. 13, 20, 27; Oct. 04, 2013.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 08/16/13.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME AND GENDER NO. 113CV252724 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jose Luis Abrego Chacon TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner Jose Luis Abrego Chacon has filed a petition with this court for a decree

changing petitioner name to: Angelica Abrego Chacon 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 12/17/13 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.

Sept. 10, 2013 Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Sept. 13, 20, 27; Oct. 04, 2013.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV252712 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Gary Christopher Stauble, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Gary Christopher Stauble has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Gary Christopher Stauble to Gary Blaze Stauble. 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 12/17/13 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Sept. 9, 2013.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Sept. 13, 20, 27; Oct. 04, 2013.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV252672 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Souren Bagdasaryan & Lilit Youzbashyan, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Souren Bagdasaryan & Lilit Youzbashyan have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Zorair Zorro Bagdasarian to Zorair Bagdasaryan. 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 12/17/13 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.

EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com Sept. 9, 2013.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Sept. 13, 20, 27; Oct. 04, 2013.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV252228 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ampelio Lopez & Yesenia Lopez, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Ampelio Lopez & Yesenia Lopez have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. (first) Hector (middle) Ricardo (last) Lopez Lopez to (first) Hector (Last) Lopez Lopez b. (first) Cesar (middle) Lopez (last) Lopez to (first) Cesar (last) Lopez Lopez. 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. 29, 2013.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Sept. 13, 20, 27; Oct. 04, 2013.

AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV249367 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Rahel Woldu & Eyasu Bsrat, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Rahel Woldu & Eyasu Bsrat filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Natneal Eyasu to Nathaniel Eyasu. 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 Sept. 13, 20, 27; Oct. 04, 2013.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 582370 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, San Jose Stage Limes LLC., 520 Isaac Ct., San Jose, CA 95136, Santa Clara Co. San Jose Stage Limes LLC., 520 Isaac Ct., San Jose, CA 95136 This business is conducted by a limited liability company, registrant 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.)

San Jose Stage Limes LLC. Andrew Villavazo/Manager Sept. 06, 13, 20, 27, 2013.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 09/03/13.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 582137 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, San Jose Walks & Talks, San Jose Walking Tours, 6150 Snell Ave., San Jose, CA 95123, Santa Clara Co. Gregory Adler, 914 Brea Lane, San Jose, CA 95138.

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

Gregory S. Adler Sept. 06, 13, 20, 27, 2013.

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

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV252206 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Loc Van Ho & Ngoc Dung Thi Ho, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Loc Van Ho & Ngoc Dung Thi Ho have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Loc Van Ho aka Loc Ho aka Johnny Van Ho to Johnny Loc Ho b. Ngoc Dung Thi Ho aka Dung Ho to Kylie Ngoc HO. 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. 29, 2013.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Sept. 06, 13, 20, 27, 2013.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV252155 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Chenhao Kelvin Lim, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Chenhao Kelvin Lim has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Chenhao Kelvin Lim to Kelvin Chenhao Lim. 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. 29, 2013.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Sept. 06, 13, 20, 27, 2013.

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. #3 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 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 circu-

LEGAL CLASSIFIEDS

lation, 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 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

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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.

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ARTS & CULTURE

Rocky Rivas ESPECIAL PARA EL OBSERVADOR Con una combinación magnífica de buen clima, un escenario perfecto y la música de Lila Downs, mucha gente de toda el Área de la Bahía inició el clásico festejo de la independencia de México y varias naciones de Centroamérica en el Yerba Buena Gardens Festival.

La nativa de Oaxaca y recién Ganadora del Grammy por el mejor álbum en la categoría regional mexicano nos deleitó por una hora y media con los éxitos del disco ya mencionado.

Con canciones que nos hicieron recordar nuestros lugares de origen, nuestras tradiciones y miles de recuerdos que todo latino americano, llevamos tatuados en la puritita alma, esas estrofas salían a través de su voz como:

fallaste corazón, vámonos, cucurrucucú paloma y tu cárcel entre otras, las cuáles llegaron al meritito corazón de los ahí presentes, robándoles los suspiros y una que otra lágrima por el solo hecho de recordar su amada patria.

La diversidad cultural en la ciudad de San Francisco es tan exquisita que en este festival podíamos ver gente de varias partes de América latina y gente anglosajona, los cuáles unidos entonaban las canciones de la “India Brava” así como algún día la llegó a llamar la gran “Chavela Vargas”.

Un show el cual contó con alegría, baile, nostalgia y hasta protesta en contra de la privatización de Pemex, la que fue llevada por una media docena de jóvenes que con pancartas hicieron sentir su desacuerdo con el gobierno mexicano y sus reformas que se están llevando acabo

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y las que tienen molestas a gran sector de la población mexicana.

Pero al final eso no empañó la celebración. Lila tuvo que salir corriendo al aeropuerto para tomar un vuelo que la llevaría a la Casa Blanca, en donde participo el 16 de septiembre en un programa especial de la PBS y el que por nombre llevará “PBS presenta Música Latina: In Performance at the White House” y será transmitido por televisión desde la Sala Este de la Casa Blanca. El Presidente y la Señora Obama serán los anfitriones del concierto que pondrá en un lugar destacado a una variedad de música y músicos latinos, la velada contará con la actuación de Natalie Cole, Lila Downs, Gloria Estefan, Raúl Malo, Ricky Martin, Prince Royce, Arturo Sandoval, Romeo Santos, Alejandro Sanz y Marco Antonio Solís.

Rocky Rivas ESPECIAL PARA EL OBSERVADOR El pasado 16 de septiembre fuimos invitados a la premier de la tan esperada película “Through the never” de la Banda Metalera más famosa y taquillera del Mundo “Metallica” en la ciudad de San Francisco y la cual fue financiada por la propia banda con un costo de 20 millones de dólares.

“Mis padres no me dejaban escuchar a Metallica cuando era chavo”, dijo Dane DeHann, actor principal de la película. “Hoy ellos se encuentran aquí y tengo la oportunidad de reclamarles y echárselo en cara”.

Ya en declaraciones a la prensa James Hetfiel dijo: “esta no es una clásica película en 3D con imágenes de conciertos como las que hemos visto antes con otras bandas”, dijo Hetfield. “Estamos añadiendo algo con otra dimensión, una historia con la que tal vez la gente puede relacionarse, una historia de lucha, una historia de la que no se sabe lo que vendrá des-

pués. Dane DeHaan, hace un trabajo increíble en esta película y estamos súper bendecidos de tenerlo hoy aquí también.

También exclamó: “Es un poco extraño en realidad, estar de pie sobre una alfombra roja en un lugar donde sueles comprar tus palomitas de maíz”, dijo el cantante. “Realmente es agradable saber que estas estrenando tu película en tu casa, en un lugar donde llevas comúnmente a tus hijos a ver películas.”

Por su parte el guitarrista “Kirk Hammett” declaró: nosotros siempre nos hemos considerado una banda del Bay Area y por eso decidimos que la premier nacional de la película debía ser en la Bahía y no en Hollywood. Ya que acá es un magnífico lugar para la música y además nos han apoyado por todo este tiempo.

Al igual el baterista “Lars Ulrich” dijo. Yo quiero decirles esto; nosotros estamos orgullosos de ondear la bandera de San Francisco por todo el mundo, el 75% de nuestras camisetas que vendemos

llevan el nombre de “San Francisco” y estamos muy orgullosos que la premier en los Estados Unidos haya sido aquí, en nuestra propia casa, de verdad eso es muy chido y estamos felices de estar aquí.

Yo sé que esta película será del agrado de todos los seguidores de esta banda y rockeros en general, ya que no es la clásica película de un concierto porque también corre una trama en el cual el actor “Dane DeHaan” interpreta el papel de un joven roadie o como se le llamaría en algunas partes de México. “Un chalán” el cual es enviado a una misión urgente durante el show de la banda, la que se convierte en una misión alucinante, apocalíptica y peligrosa, acompañada por la música en vivo de “Metallica” echándonos andar la adrenalina y nos pone en suspenso a cada paso que da el joven chalán, ya que no sabemos lo que está por suceder después.

Esta película se estrenará en septiembre 27 sólo en Teatros IMAX ® 3-D, y se ampliará a los cines adicionales el 4 de octubre de 2013.

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FASHION & BEAUTY

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(STATEPOINT) (BPT) En la medida que el clima exterior va transformándose en una temporada más fresca, así lo hacen nuestros guardarropas. Independientemente de que vaya con sus hijos de compras para el nuevo curso escolar, o desee adquirir ropa nueva para usted y su cónyuge, la incorporación de algunas de las principales tendencias de la temporada a su apariencia personal es una forma fácil de mantenerse a la moda. La buena noticia es que el otoño del 2013 viene abundante en tendencias que no sólo son cómodas, sino también asequibles.

A continuación, seis tendencias para este otoño que le harán lucir bien sin perjudicar su presupuesto: Telas innovadoras Estar a la moda no equivale a sentirse incómodo. Y aquí es donde entran en acción las telas innovadoras. Muchos diseñadores están usando telas que “respiran”, se estiran o limitan la transpiración. Por ejemplo, los dENiZEN de la marca de pantalones vaqueros Levi’s, se caracterizan por su estiramiento esencial, con una mezclilla que se estira en cuatro vías hasta un 40 por ciento. Estos vaqueros modernos no sólo destacan los lugares correctos, sino que ofrecen comodidad durante todo el día en cualquier tipo de aventura otoñal.

Sombreros coloridos Gorritas, sombreros de fieltro, gorras de béisbol, ¡cuántas cosas! Cuando se habla de moda y funcionalidad para el otoño, no hay mejor opción que un buen sombrero.

Contar con algunos en su colección equivale a que podrá mezclar y combinar en dependencia de su estado de ánimo. Recuerde que los accesorios pueden ser una for-

Having trouble sticking to your diet? When your body doesn’t respond to your efforts the way you expect, it’s easy to lose the motivation to continue.

ma idónea de experimentar con el color, por lo cual un sombrero de color naranja opaco o verde brillante y vibrante puede ser la manera perfecta de integrar tonalidades únicas a su guardarropa.

Patrones clásicos Cuadros, estrellas y listas son patrones clásicos que nunca pierden estilo. El tartán está también de moda esta temporada, resurgiendo en las pasarelas internacionales. Por fortuna, estos patrones están disponibles a precios relativamente asequibles en muchas tiendas. Además, puede visitar tiendas de telas antiguas para adquirir opciones económicas con patrones que desafían el paso del tiempo.

Diseños para la esbeltez Este otoño, los diseños que propician la esbeltez, desde camisetas que se colocan por dentro del pantalón, y pantalones vaqueros que perfilan la figura, están de moda. Los pantalones son una forma magnífica de incorporar esta tendencia a su apariencia personal. Las características innovadoras de perfilado de los pantalones vaqueros dENiZEN de la marca Levi’s crean una apariencia moderna que complementa cualquier forma corporal. Están disponibles exclusivamente en Target, en algunos de los estilos más populares de la temporada, como Essential Stretch Modern Skinny y Essential

Stretch Modern Boot-cut.

Capas adorables Vestirse en capas es una forma moderna de abrigarse cuando desciende la temperatura. Manténgase a la moda combinando texturas y estampados para una apariencia única. El secreto de vestirse en capas es comenzar con telas ligeras e ir cobrando grosos con cada capa. Por ejemplo, póngase una camiseta o playera de algodón, luego una chaqueta o suéter, y termine con una chaqueta más gruesa de mezclilla o de estilo militar.

Tejidos gruesos Los tejidos gruesos, desde suéteres grandes a bufandas de lana, son perfectos para los días fríos.

Los suéteres tricotados con patrón de cable son un buen ejemplo, pues proporcionan una apariencia juvenil y confortable para hombres y mujeres. Tenga en cuenta que los tonos perlados están entre los colores más populares del otoño. Seleccione un abrigo de tejido grueso en verde esmeralda, púrpura o rojo rubí, y habrá incorporado una prenda encantadora y versátil a su guardarropa.

Estas tendencias económicas le harán lucir muy bien, independientemente de cuál sea su estilo personal. Su guardarropa, equipado con telas modernas y patrones clásicos, estará a la moda en el otoño del 2013 y temporadas futuras.

“Most dieters are using outdated or inefficient methods to reach their goals,” says Dian Griesel, Ph.D., coauthor of “TurboCharged: Accelerate Your Fat Burning Metabolism, Get Lean Fast and Leave Diet and Exercise Rules in the Dust.”

Dian Griesel, and co-author Tom Griesel, are attempting to debunk the myths many people believe about weight loss.

“Many dieters see slow results due to bad practices rooted in misguided belief,” says Tom Griesel. “But if you get the basics right, rapid fat loss is not difficult to achieve and you will see your body transform much more quickly.”

If you are not satisfied with your results, the writing duo is offering five suggestions for why you may not be losing fat fast enough: • Wrong goal: If your goal is an arbitrary number based on your scale, you are already setting yourself up to fail.

Scale weight doesn’t tell you anything about your actual body composition -how much fat you have and how much you’re losing. Your scale weight could fluctuate for several reasons, such as hydration level, water weight or muscle loss.

Setting the right goal and monitoring changes in your body composition is the first key to success.

• Water retention: Proper hydration is critical to fat loss and overall health. However,

PHOTO SOURCE: (c) Pressmaster - Fotolia.com too little or too much water can cause problems. Water intake requirements are influenced by several factors, like weight and activity levels. A good starting point is to consume 1/2 ounce of water per pound of current body weight. Drink at least 16 ounces first thing in the morning -- pure water is best -- and more if you are thirsty.

• Too much exercise: Excessive exercise creates stress and can be counterproductive when you’re restricting calories, causing loss of muscle mass.

Low-intensity activities like walking -- along with minimal strength training to retain muscle mass -- is all that’s needed.

• Too much of the wrong thing: Diet is the most efficient way to create a caloric restriction, maintain blood

sugar levels, which are conducive to fat loss, and provide all the nutrients you need for optimal health. If you’re not seeing positive changes in body composition, the problem is almost always your diet.

• Stress and lack of sleep: Chronic stress can have an adverse effect on hormonal balance, which can hinder fat loss and cause loss of essential lean body mass.

Stress and lack of sleep disrupt many delicate physiological functions. Regularly practicing some method of relaxation and getting seven to nine hours of sleep every night will make a big difference in your fat loss efforts.

Don’t ditch your diet before seeing the results you want.

By working smarter, not harder, you can achieve your goals before losing motivation.

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Arturo Hilario EL OBSERVADOR The weekend of September 14-15 brought some of the most beloved classic and newest Hip-Hop acts to the Bay Area in the 10th annual

‘Rock the Bells’ music festival. The event took place at Mountain View’s Shoreline Amphitheater, where thousands of music fans donned street wear and smiles as they jumped around, bobbed their heads, and drank free Monster Energy Drink to the

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groovy tunes of their favorite rap artists.

The event brought more than 50 of the best performers of the past, present and future of the genre and mixed them through out the two day festival, providing a very

diverse fan base of many ages and ethnicities. The headliners of the event included Kid Cudi, Wu-Tang Clan, the A$AP Mob, and Kendrick Lamar among many others.

Saturday’s show included 26 different acts, ranging from Grammy award winners Common, Bone ThugsN-Harmony, and Kid Cudi to up and coming artists such as Flatbush Zombies, Tyler the Creator, and A$AP Mob. Most of these newer hip hop artists are referred to as “alternative”, because their music tends to have influences gathered from those born into the “internet age” and the access to a nearly unlimited amount of types of music online. Older Hip-Hop tends to rely on soul, funk and even country music samples and rhythm sections from vinyl, as opposed to digital music and electronica.

The array of differences is what makes the ‘Rock the Bells’ festival inviting to younger crowds as well as the established fans who have been attending the show since its inception in 2004.

Now in its 10th year, Rock the Bells has evolved from a classic Hip-Hop music festival to a “Coachella of Rap”, condensing 34 years of the genres existence into a day or two of festivities mixed in with lifestyle clothing companies, tech companies unveiling their newest tech-

nologies (usually music related) and various food trucks feeding the hungry crowds.

The tech aspect of the festival allows its own app, used to personalize ones experience, and take video, pictures and upload them to the festivals server, creating a mosaic of data and experiences into an online memory of the festival. It’s a way to forever encapsulate the thousands of shared experiences into one locale.

Musically, main attractions were something to behold.

This was the meat of the two day shows, each showcasing the top tiers of Hip Hop of today and yesterday. Kid Cudi, a half African-American, half Mexican rapper/actor/producer, singlehandedly took the crowd soaring through his eclectic catalogue of music, which began in 2008 with his free and critically acclaimed debut “A Kid Named Cudi”. His charismatic performance was only energized by the crowds’ volumes and praise. His visually striking set, unlike other acts which featured little to no personal touches on the stage, (which isn’t to say their performances weren’t spectacular on their own), was of a moonlike terrain complete with fake space rocks, (which were many times kicked around the stage), light effects, and a centerpiece which was a cave that bore Cudi’s logo.

The themes of many of his

albums are of personal reflection as well as an ongoing storyline of a man on the moon. So, in this case, the space theme really worked to this effect.

Sunday’s final performance by the Wu-Tang Clan was also filled with ludicrous energy by the legendary 9-person rap group from Staten Island New York. One member, Ol’ Dirty Bastard (ODB) came in hologram form; his death in 2004 prompted the groups’ hiatus from the spotlight. After years of solo work and a few albums, they decided to perform with their lost member through the use of hologram technology.

Members Method Man and The RZA spoke to the crowd, instructing them to use the lights of their cell phones.

Technology, they said, would help to bring back their friend ODB. After thousands of bright little lights illuminated the darkened amphitheater, ODB appeared in the middle of the stage. The awe inspiring use of technology and music allowed the 8 living members of the group to perform with the entire WuTang Clan. This “gimmick” revitalized the crowd’s energy and moved the employees, photographers, and journalists at the event. It was something that brought a very wonderful close to Sunday night’s ‘Rock the Bells’ performance. Here’s to seeing what 2014 brings.

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How far would you go to protect your family? Keller Dover (Hugh Jackman) is facing every parent’s worst nightmare. His six-year-old daughter, Anna, is missing, together with her young friend, Joy, and as minutes turn to hours, panic sets in. The only lead is a dilapidated RV that had earlier been parked on their street. Heading the investigation, Detective Loki (Jake Gyllenhaal) arrests its driver, Alex Jones (Paul Dano), but a lack of evidence forces his release.

As the police pursue multiple leads and pressure mounts, knowing his child’s life is at stake the frantic Dover decides he has no choice but to take matters into his own hands. But just how far will this desperate father go to protect his family?

Battle of the Year is the Olympics of break dancing, a tournament held every year that attracts all the best teams from around the world, but the Americans haven’t won in fifteen years.

Los Angeles Hip Hop mogul and former B-Boy Dante (Alonso) wants to put the country that started the Sport back on top.

He enlists his hard-luck friend Blake (Holloway), who was a championship basketball coach, to coach his team. Armed with the theory that the right coach can make any team champions, they assemble a Dream Team of all the best b-boys across the country. With only three months until Battle of the Year, Blake has to use every tactic he knows to get twelve talented individuals to come together as a team if they’re going to bring the Trophy back to America where it started.

Inspired by the actual World championship held yearly in France.

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(NAPS) In addition to planning for their own retirement, many baby boomers are facing the challenge of caring for their parents or other family member.

Assessing when someone needs more than just an occasional visit to see how he or she is doing is not always easy. Here are some questions that may help you determine if your loved ones are in need of care.

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•Have they started to miss appointments?

•Is their house dirty or cluttered or is laundry piling up?

•Is there spoiled food in the fridge or expired food in cabinets?

•Have they lost weight or are there any other signs of a poor diet?

•Are they showing a decreased ability to keep up with chores, shopping and errands?

•Are they forgetting to take medication or taking more than prescribed?

•Have they let their grooming slip?

Two Types Of Home Care Once you have determined that your loved one needs more professional care on a more consistent basis, the question becomes, ‘What kind of care?’

Experts contend that there are basically two types of home care. There’s care provided by paid health care

professionals who are state licensed, work per the orders of a physician and can deliver medical care in the home.

This includes care delivered by nurses, physical therapists or social workers.

The second type of care in?cludes that delivered by aides, homemakers and companions who are there to help with nonmedical daily activities so a senior can stay at home, independently, for as long as possible. Many seniors can benefit from this

Mario Jiménez Castillo EL OBSERVADOR La mayoría de personas piensa que esta práctica es puro cuento u obra de charlatanes. A través del paso del tiempo se ha comprobado que sí existen personas capaces de establecer contacto entre nuestro mundo físico y el más allá. A estas personas se les conoce con el nombre de <<mediums>>.

Un médium recibe mensaje de los espíritus que han sido contactados, dichos mensajes se pueden percibir de varias formas como la clarividencia, clariaudiencia, claripercepción y la transfiguración.

Según estudios científicos, la vida terrenal ha sido catalogada como <<nivel uno>> y cuando partimos pasamos al nivel dos, luego al tres y así sucesivamente hasta llegar a niveles altos en los que se comienzan a observar divinidades celestiales.

Ser un médium auténtico requiere de gran responsa-

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nonmedical type of care, which is designed to make sure your loved one is eating properly, and that the household is being taken care of.

Here are a few of the services that can be provided in your loved one’s home: •Companionship •Medication reminders •Light housework •Meal preparation •Assistance with grooming •Transportation.

a few hours a week to fulltime care. Each situation is personal and an experienced provider, such as Interim HealthCare, can help you determine what level of care your parent or loved one needs.

A Range Of Services

For example, you can visit: IndependentLivingAssessment.com and take Interim HealthCare’s free Assessment to get a personalized report generated for your loved one.

bilidad porque se necesita preparación espiritual, “integridad” y sentido común entre otros aspectos. Al contactar con los espíritus, normalmente se hace con los del nivel dos y tres porque se cree que habitan aún en la tierra pero en otra dimensión.

censo en la temperatura ambiental, y una ligera brisa se hará presente incluso en habitaciones que han permanecido cerradas. Los mensajes irán siendo dictados a través del médium, quien al final de la sesión no recordará el contenido de los mismos.

El tema del espiritismo debe ser tratado con suma responsabilidad, porque así como existen mediums verdaderos y espíritus de luz que desean el contacto con los humanos, también existen espíritus malignos. Además los mediums fraudulentos abundan hoy en día.

En una sesión espiritista un médium verdadero utiliza suficiente luz, medita, se concentra y entra en trance, aunque en ciertas ocasiones el trance puede ser parcial y no total. Si el mensaje de un médium parece sospechoso o envuelve sumas de dinero, se debe desconfiar del médium.

Durante siglos han existido videntes, que han afirmado tener el poder de contactar a los espíritus, sin embargo existe gran escepticismo al respecto. Uno de los grandes precursores de la cultura espiritista fue el francés Alan Kardec (18041869) quien revolucionó las ideas centrales en lo que a la comunicación con espíritus se refiere. En sus libros “Manual del Espiritista y El Libro de los Mediums,” él presenta una guía bien cimentada que sirve de apoyo a los que desean profundizar en el tema y practicar sesiones espiritistas. Kardec fue reconocido en su época por ser un “médium verdadero”.

Home care can range from

Cuando se acude a un médium o un chamán se aconseja contar con referencias de otros clientes para evitar engaños.

Los espíritus que se manifiestan son aquellos que han dejado situaciones inconclusas en la tierra, la primera señal que se experimenta en una sesión espiritista es un des-

Como dato curioso vale mencionar que en Estados Unidos existe la Asociación de Iglesias Espiritistas la cual se encuentra difundida en varios estados, principalmente New York, Illinois, Lousiana y California.

Puebla (NOTIMEX) El escritor y cronista de fútbol, Isaac Wolfson falleció, esto al encontrar su cuerpo sin vida al interior de su domicilio ubicado en el Centro Histórico de la capital poblana.

De acuerdo a la encargada en turno del 065 de la Cruz Roja delegación Puebla, informó que recibieron el reporte a las 19:36 horas del miércoles y que encontraron a una persona dentro de un domicilio sin vida.

Indicó que a la 11 sur y Avenida Reforma acudió la unidad 291, en donde el personal encontró a una persona del sexo masculino, de unos 71 años, y quien respondía en vida a Isaac Wolfson, por lo

San Sebastián, Esp. (NOTIMEX) La Real Sociedad confirmó que el centrocampista español Esteban Guerrero sufrió una ruptura del ligamento cruzado anterior y una lesión del menisco interno de la rodilla derecha, durante el encuentro ante el Shakhtar Donetsk, el pasado fin de semana.

De acuerdo con el servicio médico del club, Guerrero, quien tuvo que ser retirado en camilla debido a un dolor en la rodilla derecha a tres minutos de finalizar el encuentro correspondiente a la Champions League, sufrió una rotura del ligamento cruzado anterior.

El comunicado emitido por el cuadro, en el que milita el mexicano Carlos Vela, indicó

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que, las autoridades correspondientes llevaron a cabo el levantamiento de cadáver.

Isaac Wolfson escribió el libro “Los Porteros del Futbol Mexicano” en el cual narraba la historia del balompié profesional mexicano de 1943-2010 con un enfoque especial sobre los cerca de 600 porteros que han jugado en Primera División, entre otros.

Conocido por su trabajo en cuanto a estadística deportiva, escribió el libro “Historia Estadística del Futbol Profesional en México”, en donde menciona los 51 equipos que jugaron en Primera División en el periodo 1943-1996, desfilan en orden alfabético con su historia, sus números y sus récords, sus títulos y sus fracasos.

que “la exploración por resonancia magnética realizada esta mañana en Policlínica Gipuzkoa, objetiva una rotura del ligamento cruzado anterior y una lesión del menisco interno de su rodilla derecha.

“Para el tratamiento de esta lesión resulta necesaria una reparación quirúrgica”, agregó el texto.

La Real Sociedad informó que este jueves se le realizarán al madrileño pruebas complementarias para establecer el diagnóstico definitivo y programar una fecha para la cirugía.

En tanto, el jugador realizará un tratamiento de fisioterapia orientado al estímulo y mantenimiento del control neuromuscular de la articulación.

Otros de los ejemplares que publicó son “Medio Siglo de Futbol Profesional en Puebla” y “Dos Cines en la vida de Puebla en el Siglo XX”, además de que colaboró en diversos medios de comunicación en la sección deportiva, y se sabía que siempre le fue al equipo de futbol La Franja.

Al conocerse la muerte de Isaac Wolfson en las redes sociales como twitter, los comentaristas deportivos a nivel local, así como aficionados al futbol y uno de los directivos del Puebla FC, Jesús López Chargoy en su cuenta @jesuslopezch lamentaron el fallecimiento de Wolfson.

A quien consideró “un enfranjado de corazón”, esto además de recordarlo como un maestro en la materia y el legado que deja por siempre.

El entrenador Jagoba Arrasate señaló en rueda de prensa que la lesión de Guerrero puede ser grave, por lo que cabe la posibilidad de que el jugador esté fuera de las canchas por varios meses.

Por otra parte, el centrocampista Gorka Elustondo presenta una contusión del músculo sóleo de la pierna derecha que ha provocado un hematoma intramuscular y limitación funcional, por lo que se encuentra en tratamiento de fisioterapia y entrenamiento personalizado en gimnasio.

Mientras que Markel Bergara se encuentra también fuera de las sesiones de entrenamiento por una herida inciso-contusa en el pie derecho que le impide tener actividad.

tieron a la sede mundialista.

De acuerdo con la Federación Mexicana de Ciclismo, que dirige Edgardo Hernández, este grupo de competidores tuvo una preparación adecuada en el país para enfrentar el compromiso mundial, a donde México acude con un equipo completo en ambas ramas.

México (NOTIMEX) Los nueve ciclistas mexicanos que tomarán parte en el Campeonato Mundial de la especialidad en Ruta, entre ellos el olímpico de Londres 2012, Héctor Hugo Rangel, se encuentran ya en Italia, luego de que este martes par-

De igual manera, Hernández Chagoya tomará parte en el Congreso de la UCI, que se realizará a la par del evento deportivo, en vías de tomar decisiones importantes para el ciclismo de ruta como el hecho de buscar una sede en América.

Los que viajaron a Italia son Juan Pablo Magallanes, Ig-

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nacio Sarabia, Héctor Hugo Rangel y Uri Martins en elite; en tanto que en Sub 23 estarán Luis Lemus, René Corella, Eder Frayre, Enrique Aldapa y César Benítez.

Ya que el resto de los seleccionados como Carolina Rodríguez y Giuseppina Grassi se concentraron desde hace un mes en Europa con su equipo Faren Kouta, además de la también olímpica de Londres 2012, Ingrid Drexel, quien corre para el Pasta Zara.

El Campeonato Mundial de Ciclismo de Ruta está programado del 22 al 29 de este mes en la Toscana, Italia, para lo cual México acude con 15 competidores.

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