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Investigation of gastrointestinal outbreak at Stanford residence hall complete The Santa Clara County Public Health Department has completed its investigation into the cause of the gastrointestinal illness that sickened students at a Stanford residence hall. While the original source of the outbreak was not determined, norovirus is the likely cause of the illness.

City Council Reinforces “Jobs-First” Focus in General Plan The City Council re-affirmed its commitment to preserving employment lands with a purpose towards achieving a higher jobs to employed resident ratio. The Council approved a recommendation from Mayor Reed to include a text amendment to the General Plan that includes specific direction that an Urban Village is not a mechanism to convert employment lands to non-employment uses.

VTA Sees One Millionth Customer on 237 Express Lanes Since the March 2012 debut of the State Route (SR) 237 Express Lanes in Milpitas and San Jose, solo drivers opting to pay a fee to experience a more reliable commute have been steadily increasing. After 20 months of operation, the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) saw its one millionth customer enter into the facility just after 8 a.m. on November 13.

La Casa de las Madres honored as 2013 top-rated nonprofit “We are proud of our accomplishments this year, including responding to a 9% increase in calls for help, empowering more than 9,000 women, men, teens, children, and older adults to break cycles of violence, and engaging over 10,000 community members in education and advocacy to inspire and propel social change. No one deserves to be abused, and La Casa is here to help 24 hours a day,” says Kathy Black, Executive Director of La Casa de las Madres.

Facebook Launches Dedicated U.S. Hispanic Brand Offer Facebook believes that businesses need to constantly think differently on how to connect with all of the people that matter, across all consumer demographics. As this online market continues to grow, Facebook will help businesses understand how and offer the tools with which to reach this important audience with flexible, creative campaigns to drive meaningful results.

Downtown Ice Opening Ceremony November 15 @ 5:15pm Market St., across from Plaza de Cesar Chavez San Jose, CA Films: El Gigante Awaken Soldados: Chicanos in Vietnam November 15 @ 8pm School of Arts & Culture Mexican Heritage Plaza 1700 Alum Rock Ave. San Jose, CA Peter Pan November 16 @ 3pm Century 21 3161 Olsen Dr. San Jose, CA 70th Anniversary of The USS Hornet November 16 @ 6 – 11pm USS Hornet 707 W. Hornet Ave., Pier 3 Alameda, CA

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November 20 @7-8:30pm Café Stritch 374 S. 1st St. San Jose, CA

Angeles del Infierno Liran’ Roll 22 de Noviembre @ 9pm Club Rodeo 610 Coleman Ave. San Jose, CA Tony Lindsay & The Ray Obiedo Band November 22 @ 9pm Georges Nightclub 842 4th St. San Rafael, CA Winter Gardening November 23 @10am – noon Guadalupe Visitor & Ed Center 438 Coleman Ave. San Jose, CA www.grpg.org Con Nombre y Appelido November 23 @ 8pm Center for the Performing Arts 500 Castro St. Mountain View, CA Diana Gameros CD

Release Concert November 24 @ 7pm Brava Theater 2781 24th St. San Francisco, CA www.brava.org Turkey Trot November 28 @7am Santa Clara St. & Market St. Downtown San Jose, CA svturkeytrot.com

Ray Charles Project Xmas Show December 1 @7pm Yoshi’s 1330 Fillmore St. San Francisco, CA Posada Navideña December 6 @ 7pm Wells Fargo Center for the Arts 50 Mark West Springs Rd. Santa Rosa, CA (707) 546-3600 Zambomba Gitana December 6 @ 8pm Brava Theater 2781 24th St. San Francisco, CA

Allison Adams Tucker November 15 @ 7-9pm San Pedro Square Market 87 N. San Pedro St. San Jose, CA Affordable Care Act Workshop November 16 @ 1pm Santa Teresa Library 290 International Circle San Jose, CA Jazz Jam November 20 @ 7:30-10:30pm Hedley Club Hotel De Anza 233 W. Santa Clara St. San Jose, CA 15 Annual International Survivors of Suicide Day November 23 @ 8am – noon Ohlone College Building 7, first floor 43600 Mission Blvd.

Fremont, CA Legal Assistance December 3 @ 7pm

Campbell Library 77 Harrison Ave. Campbell, CA Villa Navideña December 13 @ 6-9pm School of Arts & Culture Mexican Heritage Plaza 1700 Alum Rock Ave. San Jose, CA Movie: Hecho en Mexico December 13 @ 6:30pm San Jose Peace & Justice Center 48 S. 7th St. San Jose, CA Spanish for Activists Class Wednesdays @ 6:30pm San Jose Peace & Justice Center 48 S. 7th St. San Jose, CA Yoga in the Park Sundays @ 11am Dolores Park Dolores St. & 19th San Francisco, CA

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How was it that a softball playing field near East Ridge Mall was voted down by the current San Jose city council? A bond measure was passed back in 2000 to fund such a softball park complex. And a 12-acre plot of Arcadia land was available for this sports field complex.

Last Tuesday, november 5, 2013 the city council voted to wait for possible developments which might make county fairgrounds land available soon. Why connect that county property in a different jurisdiction with the decision to finally fulfill the will of the local voters who voted for bond Measure P back in 2000. What this demonstrates is the low priority given to ‘the will of the people”. now understand that San Jose needs more soccer playing fields. could those who need more soccer playing fields get together with those who want this softball playing field to undertake a coordinated lobbying effort to get things done?

The economics are favorable. What if the city of San Jose had several locations where a regional or national softball championship series could be played? Their supporters would come to San Jose to support their team.

Such a tournament lasts at least a week. Imagine the hotel/motel revenues; the restaurant meals bought by team members, supporters, and fans. Imagine the paid

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It is obvious that the needs of our youth is not that important given the revelation that in 13 years no actions leading to visible results have occurred. So building that softball playing field complex was not a very high priority to the Parks and Recreation Department and the Mayor’s Gang Prevention Task Force.

Kids who belong to softball and soccer teams are not easily recruited by existing local gangs.

It seems that an opportunity to spend some construction project money was neglected and missed. Imagine the impact on the East Side and Evergreen had this $10 million construction project occurred beginning in 2008 when the recession began.

The money was there! The voters approved this project. It had been approved by the constituents of San Jose back in 2000, some 13 years ago when bond Measure P was passed. Given the decision making speed exhibited here, the use of that 12 acre Arcadia plot of land as a softball sports complex need not be connected to the development of a soccer sports complex in the future on that county Fairgrounds property. certainly sports aficionados would resist any future changes. However, let’s use that Arcadia land as a softball sports center now. It will mitigate the shortage of sport playfields now being experienced by local teams.

It is difficult to understand why this softball playing field project was tied to the future use of the land currently used as the county Fairgrounds.

The county of Santa clara officials have been debating what to do with their county Fairgrounds facility for many years. This piece of land is in the jurisdiction of the county of Santa clara. It would not hurt this community to understand that residents of San Jose are also residents of the county of Santa clara.

What is wrong with going ahead with the development of a sports facility on land now available and within San Jose’s jurisdiction? Why connect decision making to the use of land in a different jurisdiction (i.e., the county)?

The San Jose Toros, organized some five years ago to keep their neighborhood kids occupied, trained, and supervised by local coaching talent. Los Toros coaches came to EO seeking sponsorship support. This team had developed its team skills to a level where they won games against other teams which were ‘advantaged’ in terms of access to practice fields and supportive funding. certain of their players are skilled enough to be considered for athletic scholarships by local universities’ athletic departments. This local community team needs a local practice field close to its East Side community which has supported its kids and coaches.

Los Toros deserves the support of the San Jose city council by simply reconsidering its recent action to place ‘on hold’ the development of that Arcadia softball playing complex near Eastridge Shopping Mall.

EO encourages city council member Rose Herrera to bring this matter up again.

The local kids need more sports fields for softball and soccer.

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Sponsors, Attendees, Volunteers Made Day on the Bay a Huge Success Dave Cortese SAnTA cLARA cOUnTY SUPERvISOR Before the 2013 Day on the Bay Festival fades into our memories and we start planning next year’s festival, I’d like to thank everyone who joined me at the October 13, 2013, event as a guest, volunteer, donor or exhibitor.

By the numbers, the Day on the Bay multicultural festival at the Alviso Marina county Park was our most successful yet. An estimated 12,000 attendees received information and giveaways from 175 exhibitors and enjoyed 3,500 free hamburgers, hotdogs or veggie burgers grilled by the Santa clara county Firefighters.

It all came together because of the hard work of the county Parks Department, city and county Services, nonprofits, local businesses, my staff and more than 240 volunteers from high schools, youth organizations and Scout groups.

We gave away 900 pumpkins and 35 items in drawings, including a hotel stay, sports tickets and gift cards.

The San Jose Bike valet watched over 250 bicycles of attendees who took the scenic route to Day on the Bay.

But numbers aren’t the only measurement of a successful event. As I walked through the crowd with my wife, Pattie, we were overwhelmed with the sights and sounds of families having fun. children were testing their skills on the climbing wall, choosing one of 900 pumpkins, building and racing zucchini cars and navigating a kayak through the water at the beautiful Alviso Marina thanks to the Los GatosSaratoga community Education and Recreation.

Throughout the day, we had continuous and diverse entertainment on two stages provided by the South Bay School of Music Arts in Milpitas. Owner Joe Santoro ran the sound board. We’re also very grateful to our guest emcees -- Sam van Zandt of KBAY, Laurie Free of MIX 106.5, Rhythm G’s and Margaret Jackson from KDOW. Our resource fair this year focused on healthy living, with booths that provided flu shots, eye and dental screenings, blood pressure checks, cPR training with free takehome kits and a wealth of information.

We also celebrated the Alviso Marina county Park as a site on the San Francisco Bay Water Trail. I want to thank

Amy Hutzel with the california coastal conservancy who announced this designation to attendees.

There are so many more sponsors to thank Walgreens, which provided the flu shots; the Health Trust; Barbaccia Properties Holdings; Santa clara valley Water District; EQ1 Real Estate; Lehigh Heidelbergcement Group; Republic Services; Kaiser Permanente; HMH; country club villa Apartments; KBAY 94.5; KDOW 1220; Santa clara county Social Services Agency; Santa clara county Dental Society; South Bay Islamic Association; Old Republic Title company; cEFcU; clicking Away Photography; Building Trades; American Heart Association; 20/20 chiropractic; El Observador; McDonald’s; SIKKA Dental, Double; Tenth celebration committee of the Republic of china; Santa clara county Public Health Department; and Barry Swenson Builders.

For a full list of our sponsor and supporters, please visit our Day on the Bay web page.

We’d love to hear your ideas and suggestions for next year’s event. You can call my office at (408) 299-5030 or email me atdave.cortese@ bos.sccgov.org.

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It’s a Party! now in its 15th anniversary season, Fantasy of Lights will celebrate with its first time ever Walkthru night on Saturday, november 23rd, from 5 – 9 pm at vasona Lake county Park. This one night only special event will give visitors a chance to see their favorite holiday displays on a leisurely walk through the park and enjoy international food and beverages available for purchase from Movable Feast food trucks. The event

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will also feature local choirs and recorded holiday music, event partner information booths and visits from Mr. “T” the T-Rex and Santa & Mrs. claus. Parking and free shuttle buses will be available at The Home church, 1799 Winchester Blvd, First Baptist community church, 17765 Daves Ave, and calvary church, 16330 Los Gatos Blvd, all in Los Gatos.

The Fantasy of Lights Drive-thru event will be open

nightly from november 29 – December 31, 2013 Fantasy of Lights is a 1.5 mile holiday lights and display entertainment extravaganza fun for the whole family.

The sights and sounds of an erupting volcano in the dangerously fun Dinosaur Den, Santa Shooting Hoops, a pen of playful penguins, blazing cannons, Tunnels of lights, and a 90 foot, twinkling tree will have you “oohing and aahing” throughout the ride. See all this and so much

more! Also new this year, Reindeer Express Family Bus Tours have been expanded to include 22 bus tours over an 11-night schedule. In addition to the Los Gatos Main Post Office, pick up and return locations will include Westgate Mall, Oakridge Mall and Eastridge Mall.

ADMISSION $ 5 – per person, ages 3 and up, Walk-thru night only.

Tickets available at 408-3552201

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$10 - per vehicle (up to 9 guests) Friday, nov. 29 through Thursday, Dec. 5 OnLY $15 - per vehicle starting Friday, December 6 $25 - per vehicle 10-35 guests (no discounts) $50 - commercial & school buses (no discounts) cash OnLY – no Debit or credit cards Free pair of 3D glasses with program, while supplies last!

ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR ALL BUS TOURS! Register online with Los Gatos-Saratoga Recreation at: www.lgsrecreation.org Register by Phone: (408) 354-8700 Walk-in Registration: Los Gatos-Saratogap Recreation, 123 E. Main St, Los Gatos, 7 am - 4 pm, Mon-Fri

MIX 106.5 nIGHT & FOOD DRIvE - Saturday, December 7th, 6:00 pm 9:00 pm Receive a free cD of holiday music, while supplies last! Please bring a donation of canned goods or a cash/check contribution benefiting Second Harvest Food Bank.Luxury bus tours provided by Royal coach Tours.

All tours are wheelchair accessible. Please call 408-3548700 to reserve wheelchair seating when you register.

Limit 2 wheelchairs per tour.

Fantasy of Lights is proudly presented by the Santa clara county Parks and Recreation Department. vasona Lake county Park is located at 333 Blossom Hill Rd, Los Gatos, cA 95037. For more information call (408) 355-2201 or visit www.ParkHere.org.

Donations to Second Harvest Food Bank are encouraged throughout the event.

La Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos (FDA, por sus siglas en inglés) de los Estados Unidos ha anunciado su determinación preliminar de que los aceites parcialmente hidrogenados (PHO, por sus siglas en inglés), la fuente principal de grasas trans artificiales en los alimentos procesados, ya no sean “generalmente considerados seguros” (GRAS, por sus siglas en inglés) para su uso en los alimentos. La determinación preliminar de la FDA se basa en las pruebas científicas disponibles y en los hallazgos de distintos comités científicos expertos.

La dependencia ha abierto un periodo de 60 días para comentar esta resolución preliminar, a fin de reunir

American Counseling Association

Even in the most loving of relationships there are going to be times when the two of you don’t agree about something. When that happens, it’s important to be able to disagree in a productive, helpful way.

Understanding how to disagree is a sign of a healthy relationship. It’s realizing that you can have opposite viewpoints, yet know that you’re still safe, physically and emotionally, because each of you trusts the other person to eventually work through this.

An important part of having healthy disagreements is making sure that you’re “fighting fair.” Some basic strategies can help prevent minor differences from growing into major fights.

1. Make factual statements.

First-person statements, such as, “I’m upset that you didn’t call about running

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información adicional y obtener la opinión sobre el tiempo que posiblemente necesitarían los productores de alimentos para reformular los productos que hoy contienen grasas trans artificiales, si la determinación se hiciera definitiva.

“Aunque el consumo de grasas trans artificiales potencialmente perjudiciales ha disminuido en las dos últimas décadas en los Estados Unidos, la ingesta actual sigue siendo un problema importante de salud pública”, comentó la Dra. Margaret A. Hamburg, comisionada de la FDA. “La medida tomada hoy por la FDA es un paso importante en dirección a proteger a más estadounidenses contra los posibles

late,” work well, but broad generalizations that start with “You never...” or “You always...” are exaggerations that are usually not true and tend to cloud up the issue.

2. No hitting below the belt.

Hurtful statements about your partner’s character, personality or appearance will only bring anger and retaliation.

3. Stick to the subject.

Bringing up past issues, old hurts and unrelated problems, will not resolve the current disagreement.

4. Talk calmly and don’t yell.

When emotions take over, the result is a lot of noise and hurt, but not much problemfixing progress. Speak in a normal tone of voice and express your feelings with firstperson statements about how you really feel. Stay as calm as possible. If emotions become too strong, take a break to let things quiet down.

5. Accept that feelings are never right nor wrong, they

peligros de las grasas trans.

Una mayor reducción de la cantidad de grasas trans en la dieta de los estadounidenses podría prevenir 20,000 ataques de corazón y 7,000 muertes adicionales por enfermedades del corazón al año, un paso vital para proteger la salud de los estadounidenses”.

El consumo de grasas trans eleva la concentración de lipoproteínas de baja densidad (LDL, por sus siglas en inglés), o colesterol “malo”, lo cual aumenta el riesgo de padecer cardiopatías coronarias. El Instituto de Medicina (IOM, por sus siglas en inglés), una entidad independiente, ha llegado a la conclusión de que las grasas trans no ofrecen ningún be-

just are. It isn’t possible to judge feelings, but behaviors can and should be judged.

6. Try to pick a good time to disagree. If you’re overly angry, rushed or tired, a minor problem can easily become a major fight. Instead, try to find a time when you’re both more likely to be in a better frame of mind.

7. Clarify any decisions made. If you’ve been able to settle a problem or find a compromise, take the time to clearly restate what you’ve both decided and agreed to do.

8. No physical attacks! Ever!

Every relationship has disagreements, but learning to deal with them fairly helps deepen and strengthen a relationship. But if you find that fighting seems to be non-stop and “fighting fair” isn’t happening, consider consulting a professional counselor who specializes in relationship issues.

neficio conocido para la salud y que no existe un nivel de consumo de grasas trans que sea seguro. Además, el IOM recomienda reducir lo más posible el consumo de grasas trans, al tiempo que se lleva una dieta nutricionalmente adecuada.

En los últimos años, muchos comerciantes y productores de alimentos han reducido voluntariamente los niveles de grasas trans de muchos de los alimentos y productos que venden. Las grasas trans pueden encontrarse en algunos alimentos procesados, tales como ciertos postres, palomitas de maíz para microondas, pizzas congeladas, margarinas y sustitutos de crema para el café. Un gran número de comerciantes y productores ya han demostrado que muchos de estos productos pueden producirse sin usar grasas trans.

Gracias a estos esfuerzos, junto con la educación del público, el consumo de grasas trans en la dieta de los estadounidenses se ha reducido de manera considerable.

Desde que la información sobre el contenido de grasas trans comenzó a aparecer en la etiqueta de información nutricional en 2006, la ingesta de grasas trans entre los consumidores estadounidenses se ha reducido, de 4.6 gramos al día en 2003, a cerca de 1 gramo en 2012.

Una vez evaluados los comentarios que se presenten, si la FDA hace definitiva su determinación preliminar, los aceites parcialmente hidrogenados se considerarían “aditivos alimentarios” y no podrían utilizarse en los alimentos a menos que la normatividad así lo autorizara.

De llegarse a una determinación tal, la dependencia daría el tiempo suficiente a los productores para que re-

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formularan sus productos a fin de reducir al mínimo los trastornos al mercado. La determinación preliminar de la FDA sólo atañe a los aceites parcialmente hidrogenados y no afecta a las grasas trans que se encuentran naturalmente, en pequeñas cantidades, en ciertos productos cárnicos y lácteos.

El expediente permanecerá abierto durante 60 días.

Envíe sus comentarios para el expediente al correo electrónico indicado en la notificación. Para enviar comentarios por correo, escriba a la FDA, a: Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305) Food and Drug Administration 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061 Rockville, MD 20852 Todo envío debe incluir el nombre de la administración y el número de expediente.

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EL OBSERVADOR | www.el-observador.com San Jose CALIFONIA Results of the 2012-13 Title III Accountability Reports, released by the California Department of Education (CDE), demonstrate that Santa Clara County’s schools outperformed their statewide counterparts in meeting their annual measureable achievement objectives (AMAOs), according to an analysis by the Santa Clara County Office of Education’s Assessment and Accountability Department.

Results of the California English Language Development Test (CELDT), Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program

SACRAMENTO Schools this week are receiving the second half of a $1.25 billion block grant from the state to support their move to the Common Core academic standards, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson announced.

Districts received the first half of the funds in September and the second half— about $622 million—today.

They can decide for themselves how to use the funds to train teachers, buy new materials, or purchase technology, all with the purpose of implementing the Common Core State Standards. The total amounts to some $200 per student.

These state-developed standards, which California and 45 other states have voluntarily adopted over the past few years, are designed to provide all students with the deeper learning, critical thinking, and other skills they need to prepare for college and a career.

“California took a major step toward college and career readiness for all our students when we adopted the Common Core back in 2010,” said Torlakson, who

NOVEMBER 15 - 21, 2013 and the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) are used to calculate the accountability requirements in Title III of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). Title III provides funding to California local educational agencies (LEAs) to implement supplemental programs designed to help English Learners (ELs) attain English proficiency and meet state academic and content standards, and requires that the state define two AMAOs based on CELDT results for increasing the percentage of EL students making progress in learning English and attaining English proficiency. A third academic achievement AMAO is based on the Adequate Yearly Progress report.

Several highlights of the SCCOE analysis: Seventy-one percent of Santa Clara County LEAs met the 2012-13 AMAO 1 target, compared to only 50% of LEAs across California.

LEAs in Santa Clara County outperformed LEAs across California in meeting the targets set for 2012-13 AMAO 2.

Nine percent of LEAs in SCC met the targets for all three AMAOs, compared with six percent of LEAs statewide.

The entire COE analysis can be found at www.sccoe.org.

urged the inclusion of Common Core funding in this year’s state budget. “The state made a significant down payment on that commitment with this first block grant— but we must do more. I will continue working with my colleagues in the Capitol to support our schools as they support our kids.”

Bill 201 and AB 899, which authorized the State Board of Education to move forward on adopting English language arts/English language development instructional materials and aligning the state’s English language development standards with the Common Core math standards.

A district-by-district list of funding is available on the California Department of Education Web site.

Last week, the State Board of Education adopted the state’s first math framework aligned with the Common Core. The framework provides instructional guidance for teachers and administrators, including grade-level explanations and examples of the standards for mathematics practice and content, integrating mathematical thinking, and conceptual understanding with procedural skills and application.

The release of these funds is the latest of several steps taken in recent weeks and months to continue California’s transition to the Common Core State Standards, which outline what students will be expected to know and be able to do at each grade level.

One of the biggest steps forward came last month, when Governor Brown signed Assembly Bill 484, legislation that Torlakson sponsored to open the door to modern computer-based assessments designed to measure knowledge and skills, and inform teaching and learning in the classroom.

In addition to AB 484, lawmakers also approved Senate

In between these major developments and on an ongoing basis, the state works to develop training modules, host teacher workshops, produce informational publications, maintain a Common Core State Standards Web site, approve supplemental materials, translate the Common Core State Standards into Spanish, and more.

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(FAMILY FEATURES) Las papas fritas son una de las comidas favoritas de los niños. Pero se pueden hacer muchas cosas más con las deliciosas y nutritivas papas. Súper patatasLas papas de Florida son una buena fuente de potasio (para los músculos y el crecimiento), vitamina B6 (para ayudar a combatir enfermedades y la función nerviosa) y fibra (para la digestión). La mayoría de los nutrientes se encuentran justo debajo de la cáscara; por lo tanto, deje la cáscara cada vez que fuera posible.

1/2 libra de judías verdes de Florida lavadas, sin los extremos y cortadas en tercios 2 libras de papas de Florida, lavadas, peladas y cortadas en cubos grandes 1/2 taza de mayonesa reducida en grasa 2 limones exprimidos 1/4 taza de aceite de oliva 3 pimientos dulce rojo, sin semillas y cortados en trozos pequeños 1 taza de perejil fresco, picado fino 1cebolla colorada, picada fina Sal marina y pimienta molida Ensalada de papas y judías verdes Rinde: 10 porciones

Los niños pueden: Quitar los extremos de las judías y cortarlas en tres partes.Llene a la mitad un recipiente para mezclar mediano con agua y hielo; reserve. Llene 3/4 de una cacerola grande con agua y un poco de sal. Ponga a hervir a fuego medio-alto. Agregue las judías verdes al agua hirviendo y cocine durante 2 a 3 minutos. Con un colador manual, quite las judías verdes del agua hirviendo y colóquelas en el agua helada para detener la cocción. Después de enfriar las judías verdes, quítelas del agua helada y reserve.

Con cuidado agregue las papas cortadas a la misma agua donde cocinó las judías verdes. Cocine las papas en agua hirviendo durante aproximadamente 15 minutos, según el tamaño. Cuando estén tiernas, escurra y enjuague con agua fría.

Los niños pueden: En un recipiente para mezclar grande, combine la mayonesa, el jugo de limón y el aceite de oliva.

Incorpore la mezcla de la mayonesa para combinar. Agregue el resto de los ingredientes al recipiente y revuelva suavemente para combinar todos los sabores. Pruebe y condiméntelo con sal y pimienta. Guarde la ensalada de papas en el refrigerador y revuelva antes de servir sobre su ensalada verde favorita.

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Makes: 4 servings

Today, 85 percent of Americans fall short of the USDA’s recommended three daily servings of fat free or lowfat milk. Incorporating milk into your morning meal is an easy way to help close the gap between actual and recommended milk intake.

Chicken Sausage Scramble When paired with an 8-ounce glass of milk and 1/2 cup of blueberries, this morning meal is a great way to start the day off right.

1/2 cup (4 ounces) chicken apple sausage, diced 1/4 cup onion, diced 1/4 cup red pepper, diced 1/4 cup sweet potato, diced 4 eggs 2 tablespoons lowfat or fat free milk 1/2 cup fresh spinach leaves, chopped Salt and pepper 2 whole wheat English muffins, split, toasted

Coat nonstick skillet with nonstick spray; heat over medium. Add sausage, onion, red pepper, and sweet potato and cook, covered, stirring often, until vegetables are tender (test a chunk of sweet potato to be sure).

Meanwhile, beat eggs with milk in small bowl until blended. When vegetables are tender, transfer them to a plate. Return skillet to burner, add egg mixture and cook, stirring often, until eggs are softly scrambled.Off heat, stir in spinach, reserved sausage mixture, salt, and pepper.

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(BPT) Leaving the military is like leaving home for the first time. Upon discharge, service members are faced with the question of: “What’s next?”

Some service members obtain their degree while in the military and have their sights set on a career path prior to transitioning into the civilian sector. Many others, though, are undecided on their postmilitary career, including a lack of knowing which type of degree will lead them to a career that aligns with the skills developed during their military tenure. Bottom-line, deciding on a post-military career field can be overwhelming. It is important to note that experts recommend service members begin the transition process from military to civilian life as early as two years before being discharged.

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be especially strong over the next decade. Williams says service members are more than capable of meeting that need. The good news is that there are many resources for members of the military who are looking for assistance with discovering what career options are available. Some options include: * Military Skills Translator Tool: Military members become proficient in many tasks during their time in the service, but understanding how those skills translate to civilian jobs is not always easy.

University of Phoenix created a Military Skills Translator Tool, which takes a service member’s military occupational specialty code and provides a list of civilian occupations that correlates to the job skills sets the service member held while in the military.

Each military occupation is linked directly to labor market data to give background on related jobs and education required to enter into the specific job field, making the transition from military to civilian careers easier. Service members also can earn col-

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lege credit for their military experience, helping them to advance faster to earning a degree and starting a career. * Transitional Assistance Program: The U.S. Department of Labor’s Transitional Assistance Program (TAP) is designed to provide soonto-be discharged or retired service members helpful education and workshops on job searches, resume and cover letter writing, interviewing techniques as well as decisions that might need to be made relating to career choices.

Another option is the Phoenix Career Guidance System, which is University of Phoenix’s online resource providing career tools and resources.

Additionally, the University provides its military students and alumni access to additional resources including a Resume Builder, links to military-specific events hosted by the university, career coaching and links to job opportunities across the country.

In addition to identifying a career, service members will need to know how to communicate their military skills and training into civilian terms during the job search and interview process. Williams cautions against using a lot of acronyms, which may not translate on a resume to employers. Instead, transitioning service members should promote universal skills like leadership, management, cooperation, teamwork and strategic thinking - skills that will catch an employer’s eye during the hiring process. These transferable skills should be included in the cover letter and resume, alongside all technical skills learned. Once in the interview, be respectful of the interviewer, but also relax.

Military personnel tend to be very direct and straightforward, but the civilian business world is open to more casual and conversational interactions.

Jason Alderman Practical Money A pesar de tener un apodo que suena muy inocente, el “kiddie tax” puede hacer estragos en las declaraciones anuales de los contribuyentes desprevenidos.

El Congreso anunció este impuesto por primera vez como parte de la Ley de Reforma Fiscal de 1986 para desalentar a que los padres adinerados oculten sus ingresos por inversiones en cuentas a nombre de sus hijos, evitando así tener que pagar impuestos sobre esos montos. Desde entonces, las reglas se han estado retocando periódicamente.

Si bien este impuesto se solía aplicar solo a los ingresos no salariales de los hijos menores de 14 años (de ahí su apodo), ahora se aplica a todos los hijos menores de 19 años (y a los estudiantes de tiempo completo menores de 24 años), siempre que sus ingresos salariales no superen la mitad de los gastos anuales para su manutención.

Además, el “kiddie tax” no solo afecta a las personas adineradas: Cualquier donación directa que los padres o abuelos hagan a sus hijos o nietos menores, ya sea para evitar el impuesto a las donaciones o simplemente por generosidad, podría generar ingresos por inversiones que podrían estar sujetos al “kiddie tax” si superaran un cierto monto.

Este es un resumen de cómo funciona este impuesto y a quién afecta: Como ocurre con los adultos, el IRS distingue entre los ingresos que los hijos ganan (reparto de periódicos, traba-

jos de verano, etc.) y los ingresos no salariales que obtienen por inversiones, como intereses, dividendos y ganancias de capital –generalmente a través de cuentas que sus padres abren a su nombre.

La tributación de los primeros $1.000 de los ingresos no salariales del hijo por lo general se compensa con la deducción fiscal de $1.000 aplicable a los dependientes y, por lo tanto, no serán imponibles. Los siguientes $1.000 son imponibles a la tasa fiscal que le corresponda al hijo (por ejemplo, el 10 por ciento para los ingresos imponibles hasta $8.925). Pero todo ingreso no salarial que supere los $2.000 es imponible a la tasa fiscal marginal del padre, que puede llegar al 36,6 por ciento en el caso de los matrimonios que tengan ingresos imponibles por más de $450.000.

Hay dos formas de declarar los ingresos por inversión de su hijo ante el IRS: Presentar una declaración fiscal por separado para su hijo usando el Formulario 8615 del IRS; o incluirla en su propia declaración fiscal usando el Formulario 8814 del IRS –esto último solo se puede hacer si no tiene ingresos por inversiones que declarar. El impuesto a pagar será el mismo en ambos casos.

Nota importante: Si bien incluir los ingresos por inversiones de sus hijos en su declaración fiscal puede ser más conveniente, eso podría incrementar tanto sus ingresos brutos ajustados que podría tener que pagar el impuesto mínimo alternativo o tal vez no pueda acceder a ciertas deducciones y créditos basados en los ingresos. Por ejemplo, las personas que tie-

nen ingresos brutos ajustados modificados superiores a $80.000 ($160.000 para los matrimonios) no pueden acceder al Crédito Fiscal Oportunidad Estadounidense.

Otras reglas sobre el impuesto a los ingresos de los hijos: Para ser considerado estudiante de tiempo completo, el hijo debe concurrir a la institución educativa la jornada completa durante cinco meses al año, como mínimo.

El “kiddie tax” no se aplica a los hijos que: tienen entre 19 y 23 años y no son estudiantes de tiempo completo; utilizan más de la mitad de sus ingresos salariales en su manutención; tienen más de 24 años y todavía son dependientes de sus padres; o tienen menos de 24 años pero están casados y presentan una declaración fiscal conjunta con su cónyuge. Estos hijos pagan impuestos igual que cualquier adulto a la tasa fiscal que les corresponda.

Recuerde, las donaciones en sí mismas nunca son imponibles para quien las recibe.

Pero, si una donación genera ingresos por inversión, allí sí se aplican impuestos. Además, las donaciones superiores a $14.000 por persona por año, pagan impuesto a las donaciones –aunque la mayoría de nosotros nunca llegaremos a obtener la exención vitalicia por donaciones de $5,25 millones.

Para más detalles sobre los requisitos para la presentación de las declaraciones fiscales de sus hijos, lea la Publicación 929 del IRS “Reglas Fiscales para Hijos y Dependientes”.

The Board of Supervisors (BOS), county of Santa clara, voted to maintain the county’s current policy (‘not to detain’) regarding Immigration and custom Enforcement (IcE) detainer requests. The Trust Act (AB 4) emerged as a reaction against Secure communities, an enforcement program that allows IcE to identify undocumented immigrants detained by local law enforcement by sharing fingerprints and other data. Also this program had led to almost 80,000 deportations in california as of April 2013, according to Fusion. In addition, the county

Sacramnto cALIFORnIA In an effort to curb motor vehicle fatalities and injuries caused by aggressive driving and speeding—california’s number one contributor to collisions—the california Highway Patrol(cHP) today launched an enforcement and public education campaign to “help prevent unsafe driving and deadly collisions.”

According to the cHP’s Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS), approximately one third of all fatal and injury collisions in california are a direct result of unsafe speed. With the support of a federal traffic safety grant, “Reduce Aggressive Driving Incidents and Tactically Enforce Speed (RADIATES) II,” the cHP is determined to educate motorists about the dangers of aggressive driving and take appropriate enforcement action.

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was not reimbursed for costs incurred by extended detentions. In addition, the BOS also unanimously voted to establish a working group to study other communities’ experiences with the implementation of AB 4, california’s Trust Act. commenting on the BOS’s actions, Supervisor cindy chavez (District 2) said, “Our residents insist on a community that is both safe and just.

We cannot put the burden of the public safety argument onto the backs of a small group of people.” chavez further stated, “Discussions

“Through this grant-funded education and enforcement campaign, the cHP will target motorists who speed and display aggressive behavior behind the wheel to help prevent dangerous driving and deadly collisions,” said cHP commissioner Joe Farrow.

Preliminary SWITRS data for 2011 shows more than 48,600 total collisions attributed to unsafe speed. Improper turning led to more than 22,100 collisions, while driving on the wrong side of the road resulted in more than 5,700 crashes. These aggressive driving behaviors contributed to the more than 1,100 people killed and an additional 106,494 others injured.

The primary goal of this grant is to reduce by 5 percent the number of fatal and injury traffic collisions where speed, improper turning, and driving on the wrong side of the road are primary collision factors. To achieve this goal the cHP will combine

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over documentation aside, our county must take a deep look at the inadequacies of our current criminal justice system that fails to create a safe environment, especially with regards to cases of domestic violence.”

The Trust Act (AB 4) was designed to establish the maximum levels of cooperation that communities can provide to IcE regarding detainer requests. The law further stipulates that counties are allowed to develop policies that are tailored to the needs of their specific communities.

an active public awareness campaign with enhanced enforcement. “We are dedicated to saving lives throughout the state,” added commissioner Farrow. “This grant will help reinforce our traffic safety efforts through additional education and enforcement statewide.” compared to this same time period last year in the Bay Area, there has been an increase in fatal collision deaths. “We need to make an immediate impact,” said Golden Gate Division chief Teresa Becher.

Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the california Office of Traffic Safety through the national Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

The mission of the california Highway Patrol is to provide the highest level of Safety, Service, and Security to the people of california.

GOBIERnOUSA.GOv Para algunas personas comprar una vivienda podría resultar un camino largo y complejo por la cantidad de requisitos y trámites que hay que cumplir.

La siguiente información explica las partes esenciales del proceso. Presupuesto y financiamiento. La compra de una vivienda depende de sus ingresos, gastos mensuales, puntaje de crédito, la cuota inicial a pagar y la tasa de interés de su préstamo hipotecario. Es recomendable que consulte con varios prestamistas para comparar las opciones de financiamiento de hipotecas que ofrece cada uno.Programas del Gobier-

no. Los programas de compra de vivienda le ofrecen ayuda con el pago inicial y los costos de cierre. Busque un programa de compra (en inglés) en el estado donde desea adquirir su propiedad.

También puede contactar a un asesor de vivienda para que lo ayude a elaborar un presupuesto y a manejar sus pagos.

milares en esa área para ayudarlo a decidir.

Selección de viviendas. compare varias opciones de acuerdo a sus necesidades y presupuesto. Elija el lugar donde desea vivir, examine las características, precios y ventajas de cada vivienda.

Un agente de bienes raíces lo puede ayudar a encontrar la vivienda adecuada y le mostrará precios de viviendas si-

cierre de la compra. Lea cuidadosamente el contrato antes de firmarlo y consulte cualquier duda con su agente de bienes raíces. como parte del cierre es probable que tenga que adquirir un seguro de propietario de vivienda para proteger su casa contra daños, según lo requiera su prestamista.

Oferta. cuando esté listo para comprar la vivienda elegida, su agente de bienes raíces presentará su oferta al vendedor a través de un contrato de compra-venta.

En general, estos contratos incluyen una cláusula de inspección de la vivienda.

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There are several options when it comes to car seats, and the type you need for your child depends on factors like your child’s size, age and also the type of car you have. Once you’ve determined which car seat is appropriate for your child, you have to learn what mistakes to avoid making with the car seat. Alma Moussa, mom of two and inventor of the 6-in1 convertible Babee covee, offers seven tips all parents should know when it comes to car seat safety: 1. Place the car seat in the right position. You should never place the car seat in the front seat of the car where it can be hit by an inflated air bag and injure your child. The car seat should be placed in the back seat and preferably in the center seat, away from the car doors.

2. Make sure you install the seat correctly. Properly installing a car seat may take some time to figure out so it’s important to read the instruction manual. The car seat needs to be secured tightly and facing the right direction. There are child car seat inspection stations across the country that you can go to and see if it’s been installed properly.

3. Buckle up. When buckling up your child, make sure that the harness or clip is even with your child’s armpits and not placed over the abdomen or neck. You also want to check that the straps or harness are not loose and instead lie flat against your child’s chest. To keep the belt from becoming slack, look for a special locking clip at your baby store.

4. Keep baby from slouching forward. You can use tightly rolled baby blankets or cloth diapers and place alongside your child’s shoulders in order to prevent slouching. Even better check out Baby Elephant Ears which is the perfect solution!

5. Get the right booster seat. Older children need booster seats that use both a lap and shoulder belt. Even booster seats that are backless still need to be used with a shoulder belt and never just a lap-only belt.

6. Know when to switch to a forward-facing car seat.

It’s recommended that a child rides in a rear-facing car seat until they reach age 2. You should also check the car seat manufacturer’s instructions which state the highest weight or height allowed. Rear-facing car seats are safest for infants because the back of the seat protects baby’s head, neck and torso.

7. check to make sure your car seat hasn’t been recalled.

If you’re using an older car seat or a used car seat, find out how long it can safely be used for by contacting the manufacturer. You might also be able to get a replacement model from the manufacturer if your car seat has been recalled.

Hilbert Morales EL OBSERvADOR This past Wednesday, november 6, 2013 the Independent Police Auditor of the city of San Jose, Judge LaDoris cordell (Ret.) conducted an informative outreach community meeting at the Molcajetes Restaurant located in the Tropicana Shopping center, King & Story Roads, San Jose, cA. IPA cordell made the following informative points.

“It is essential that community members know their rights and responsibilities when interacting with San Jose police officers.”

One rule she described was “Don’t be a R.A.T.” that stands for don’t Run away from a police officer, don’t Argue with a police officer, and don’t Touch a police officer.

The public has rights when dealing with police officers.

One right is that you may ask for his/her name and badge number. Every San Jose police officer is required to give you either a Departmentapproved business cards or he/she must write the name and badge number down for you. If a member of the public wants to file a complaint about police misconduct, he/ she should contact the Independent Police Auditor office, 408-794-6226.

Each complaint is sent to Internal Affairs Unit, SJPD for investigation and analysis. The IPA cannot and does not reveal what was the nature of any action taken, however, IA will inform the complainant that the complaint was sustained or not.

If sustained, that officer will be disciplined. However, what the discipline is cannot be disclosed to the public. In 2012 and 2013, 30 complaints from the public were sustained. When one

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considers that the almost 1,000 police officers conduct hundreds of thousands encounters with the public, this means that SJPD has a very low number of sustained cases in complaints from the public.

The IPA emphasized the importance of having the police deal with the public in a considerate respectful manner. At the same time, the public needs to deal with police with respect and consideration. “never run away, argue, or touch a police officer,” said Judge cordell.

The public should know that the 832-page San Jose Police Duty Manual is available online. All San Jose police officers are trained to follow this Duty Manual that defines the procedures that all officers must follow.

The first procedure the IPA discussed was the ‘consensual encounter’ that occurs when a police officer conducts a respectful courteous conversation with a member of the public. Judge cordell engaged chris to role play an incident where chris ran a red light and was stopped by police. Through this ‘roleplaying’ the audience was exposed to ”consensual encounter” and “detentions” examples that are defined in the Duty Manual. Three additional instructional role-playing scenarios were presented. These were a case where a woman sitting on a park bench was first ‘consensually encountered’ with a conversation. Then this became an encounter which lead to the issuance of a misdemeanor ticket for possession of marijuana and possession of a knife. Another role-play dealt with privacy and security issue, along with definitions of when an officer may pat search a person. Today, the SJPD officers must record what they do when

they detain people, including the reason for the detentio Judge cordell encouraged all to go to the IPA website to read the SJPD Duty Manual.

By typing in the a key word, you can find the rule or procedure. Some key words are “identification,” “detention,” “pat search,” and “onlooker.”

Judge cordell asserted, “cell phones have forever changed policing.” She gave the example of an person who photographed and recorded a police action. This is legal as long as the ‘onlooker’ does not interfere with the police action and the action is happening in public.. The IPA is currently advocating for having all police officers wear body-worn cameras.

The recordings would eliminate many “nuisance lawsuits”. The recorded actions would establish what actually happened.

If a member of the public has a concern or a question that may involve inappropriate police actions, that person is advised to contact the San Jose Independent Police Auditor’s Office (408794-6226. You may also go to their office located at 75 East Santa clara Street, Suite P-93, San Jose, cA 95113.

Email address: Ind_Pol_ Aud@sanjoseca.gov The IPA is completely independent and separate from the police department; the IPA Office was established in 1996 by vote of San Jose residents. The IPA ensures that each civilian complaint is investigated and resolved in a fair objective manner. Learn more about the Office of the San Jose Police Auditor at www.sanjoseca.gov/IPA. If the city of San Jose is to have safe and secure community environments, then this will happen when the public and the SJPD work together to achieve this objective.

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Several organizations help private landowners create legal protections against commercial development on their lands, which aren’t just those our houses are on but include commercial, industrial and agricultural lands, too. Pictured: The Gwynedd Wildlife Preserve in Ambler, Pennsylvania. It’s fields are being restored and protected after over a century of agricultural use. Credit: amdougherty, courtesy Flickr.

Roddy Scheer & Doug Moss EARTHTALK Indeed, private property makes up about 60 percent of the total land base across the United States. In 42 states there is more private land than public, and by a wide margin in most cases.

(Only Alaska, nevada, Utah, Idaho, Oregon, Arizona, Wyoming and california have more public land—that is, land owned by a federal, state, county or municipal government—than private.)

Of course, all this private land isn’t just the parcels where our houses sit. It includes most commercial, industrial and agricultural lands as well.

What we each do on our own private property may be our own business, but whether and how we take care of it does impact the public good and the health of ecosystems near and far. One way each of us can do our part is by cultivating native plants and landscaping around our homes and businesses to increase habitat for local wildlife. As development slowly but surely swallows up open space, every backyard counts.

The national Wildlife Federation’s (nWF’s) certified Wildlife Habitat program provides homeowners with

information and inspiration to make their backyards part of the solution.

Meanwhile, millions of Americans have used local land trusts to put conservation easements on their properties that preclude future development. The Washington, Dc-based Land Trust Alliance serves as a clearinghouse for information on obtaining conservation easements and other private land protections through one of the 1,700 local land trusts across the country. And the virginia-based nature conservancy has helped protect upwards of 15 million acres of private land across the U.S. by buying at-risk parcels, putting conservation easements on them and seeing that they are managed sustainably moving forward.

As for conservation on working lands, the American Farmland Trust has helped thousands of farmers and ranchers across the country protect over five million acres of private agricultural and grazing land through conservation easements and other tools designed to limit the conversion to non-agricultural uses.

There are also smaller regionally focused groups

that work on private lands conservation. Stewardship Partners works with Washington state homeowners and businesses to restore fish and wildlife habitat, improve water quality, protect open space and “green up” the built environment while maintaining working landscapes of farms, forestland and livable communities.

The group has helped hundreds of farms and vineyards across the state identify ways to restore otherwise unproductive lands for the betterment of local ecosystems, and is helping thousands of homeowners across the state install “rain gardens” that utilize rainfall to save water and reduce run-off pollution in and around the Seattle area.

Another pioneering private lands conservation group, the Pacific Forest Trust, works with owners of private forestlands throughout california, Oregon and Washington to preserve working forests and keep sustainable forest practices alive and well in some of the country’s most productive timber forests. To date the group has helped conserve upwards of 50,000 acres of private forestland in the region through conservation easements and other means.

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LEGAL CLASSIFIEDS FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 584173 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Soy Oso Hauling, 260 N 28th St. San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara Co. Fernando Ortiz Silva Jr., 2580 Senter Rd., 533, San Jose, CA 95111. 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.)

Fernando Ortiz Silva Jr. Nov. 15, 22, 29; Dec. 06, 2013.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 10/23/13.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 584094 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, ECO Legacy, 1234 Sunnyvale Saratoga #17, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, Santa Clara Co. Nalleli Somoza, 1234 Sunnyvale Saratoga #17, Sunnyvale, CA 94087. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV256059 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Brenda Benitez Martinez, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Brenda Benitez Martinez, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Mario Josue Castaneda Jr. to Mario Josue Benitez-Martinez. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 2/11//14 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.

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Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Nov. 15, 22, 29; Dec. 06, 2013.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV255892 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Eunyoung Jenny Kim, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Eunyoung Jenny Kim, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Eunyoung Jenny Kim to Jenny Eunyoung Theodorovich. 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 2/11//14 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.

Nov. 08, 2013.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Nov. 15, 22, 29; Dec. 06, 2013.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV255824 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Gabriela Yvette Medina, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Gabriela Ivette Medina, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Xitlalli Alvarez to Xitlalli Medina. 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 2/11//14 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.

Nov. 07, 2013.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Nov. 15, 22, 29; Dec. 06, 2013.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV255797 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Miguel A Hernandez de la Cruz & Norah E Nolasco Moreno TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Miguel A Hernandez de la Cruz & Norah E. Nolasco Moreno have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Miguel Angel Hernandez Jr. to Miguel Angel Jr. HernandezNolasco. 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 2/11//14 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.

Nov. 07, 2013.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Nov. 15, 22, 29; Dec. 06, 2013.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV255498 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Khadra A Mohamoud, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Khadra A Mohamoud has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Khadra A Mohamoud to Asha Ayanle Abdi.

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 2/04//14 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.

Nov. 01, 2013.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Nov. 15, 22, 29; Dec. 06, 2013.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 584452 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Superlife Insurance Services, 903 Sunrose Terrace #305, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, Santa Clara Co. Superlife, Inc., 903 Sunrose Terrace # 305, Sunnyvale, CA 94086. This business is conducted by a corporation, registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Superlife Inc. Tim Harvey/CEO Nov. 08, 15, 22, 29, 2013.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 10/31/13.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 584441 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, DABBZ, 1670 Zanker Road, Suite A., San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara Co. John Sanchez, 2730 Gay Ave., San Jose, CA 95127. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 10/30/13. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

John Sanchez Nov. 08, 15, 22, 29, 2013.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 10/30/13.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 584100 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Estetica Unisex Michelle’s, 4112 F, Monterey Road, San Jose, CA 95111, Santa Clara Co.

Maria Marron, 510 Saddle Brook Dr., Spc., 135, San Jose, CA 95136. 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.)

Maria Marron Nov. 08, 15, 22, 29, 2013.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 10/22/13.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 584005 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Mi Tierra, 2170 Story Road Unit A, San Jose, CA 95122, Santa Clara Co. Jose Moreno, 1029 Meridian Ave, Apt. 100, San Jose, CA 95125. 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.)

Jose Moreno Nov. 08, 15, 22, 29, 2013.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 10/18/13.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV255696 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Samuel Nichols-Geerdes, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Samuel Nichols-Geerdes, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Samuel Nichols-Geerdes to Samuel Nichols.

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 2/04//14 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.

Nov. 06, 2013.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Nov. 08, 15, 22, 29, 2013.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV255585 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Gloria Olmos, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Gloria Olmos, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Viviana Olmos Garcia to Viviana Olmos. 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 2/04//14 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.

Nov. 04, 2013.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Nov. 08, 15, 22, 29, 2013.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV255551 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Laura E Morales Perez, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Laura E Morales Perez, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Alexis Plasencia-Morales to Alexis Giovanni Fernandez-Morales . 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 2/04//14 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.

Nov. 04, 2013.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Nov. 08, 15, 22, 29, 2013.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE

FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV255317 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Mom Ngar, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Mom Ngar, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Mom Ngar to Lynn Nga Phan. 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 2/04//14 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.

Oct. 29, 2013.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Nov. 08, 15, 22, 29, 2013.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 584372 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Be Your APP, 241 Castillon Way, San Jose, CA 95119, Santa Clara Co. Anthony OTT, 241 Castillon Way, San Jose, CA 95119. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 09/03/13. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Anthony Ott Nov. 01, 08, 15, 22, 2013.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 10/29/13.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 584239 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Celaya Builders, 11910 Vallejo Dr., Saratoga, CA 95070, Santa Clara Co. Mario Celaya, 11910 Vallejo Dr., Saratoga, CA 95070.

This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 10/24/2013. “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.)

Mario Celaya Nov. 01, 08, 15, 22, 2013.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 10/24/13.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV255286 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ricardo Quezada & Florina Ortega, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Ricardo Ortega & Florina Ortega, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Lisbeth Quezada to Lisbeth Quezada Ortega b. Richard Quezada Chavez to Richard Quezada Ortega c. Steven Quezada Chavez to Steven Quezada Ortega 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 1/28//14 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.

Oct. 29, 2013.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Nov. 01, 08, 15, 22, 2013.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV255279 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Rosario Ignacia Valencia Estrada & Martin Delgadillo Barajas, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Rosario Ignacia Valencia Estrada & Martin Delgadillo Barajas, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Derek Axl Delgadillo to Derek Axl Delgadillo Valencia.

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 1/28//14 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.

Oct. 29, 2013.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Nov. 01, 08, 15, 22, 2013.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV255267 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Alan Ezekiel, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Alan Ezekiel, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Alan Wayne Ezekiel to Alan W Ezekiel 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 1/28//14 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.

Oct. 29, 2013.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Nov. 01, 08, 15, 22, 2013.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV255214 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Loriann Matteucci, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Loriann Matteucci, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Loriann Matteucci to Loriann Alonso. 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 1/28//14 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.

Oct. 28, 2013.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Nov. 01, 08, 15, 22, 2013.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV255133 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Duck Sil Choi, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Duck Sil Choi, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Duck Sil Choi to Julie Choi 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 1/28//14 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.

Oct. 25, 2013.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Nov. 01, 08, 15, 22, 2013.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV255116 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Farideh Farhadi Langaroudi, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Farideh Farhadi Langaroudi, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Farideh Farhadi Langaroudi to Faride Farhadi 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 1/28//14 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.

Oct. 25, 2013.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Nov. 01, 08, 15, 22, 2013.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV254978 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Adelina Sanchez Hernandez, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Adelina Sanchez Hernandez, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Rigoberto Rivera Sanchez to Rigoberto 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 1/28//14 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.

Oct. 22, 2013.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Nov. 01, 08, 15, 22, 2013.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV254507 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Maria Hernandez Jaquez & Jose Jaquez, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Maria Hernandez Jaquez & Jose Jaquez, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Jocelyn Jaquez to Jocelyn Rodriguez. 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 1/14//14 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.

Oct. 11, 2013.

Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Nov. 01, 08, 15, 22, 2013.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 584136 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, White Oaks Dental, 14501 S. Bascom Ave # G, Los Gatos, CA 95032, Santa Clara Co. Paul S. Cho, DDS Inc., 1079 Grape Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, Hafid E. Ortega, DDS Inc., 3149 Kilo Ave., San Jose, CA 95124.

This business is conducted by a general partnership, registrants began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 06/17/2013. “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.)

Paul S. Cho DDS Inc. Paul S. Cho/President Oct. 25; Nov. 01, 08, 15, 2013.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 10/22/13.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 584082 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Alliance Limousine, 1090 Lily Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086, Santa Clara Co. Fatima Elsokary, 1090 Lily Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086, Yosri Elsokary, 1090 Lily Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086.

This business is conducted by a general partnership, registrants began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 10/21/2013. “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.)

Fatima Elsokary Oct. 25; Nov. 01, 08, 15, 2013.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 10/21/13.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 584045 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Iglesia Cristiana Dios es Bueno, 1975 Las Plumas Ave., San Jose, CA 95133, Santa Clara Co. Victoria Acuña, 1720 Bagpipe Way, San Jose, CA 95121. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 06/15/2013. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.”

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

Victoria Acuña Oct. 25; Nov. 01, 08, 15, 2013.

This statement was filed with the County of

LEGAL CLASSIFIEDS Santa Clara on 10/21/13.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 584004 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Silicon Valley Brokers, 1540 Southwest Expwy Unit # 335, San Jose, CA 95126, Santa Clara Co. Ponciano C Alvarez, 1158 Machado Lane, San Jose, CA 95127. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not yet begun business under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Ponciano C. Alvarez Oct. 25; Nov. 01, 08, 15, 2013.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 10/18/13.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 583580 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, PG Auto Center, 1623 S 10th Street #E, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara Co. Prisilla Garcia, 755 Regent Park Dr., San Jose, CA 95123. This business is conducted by an individual registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 10/07/13. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Prisilla Garcia Oct. 25; Nov. 01, 08, 15, 2013.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 10/07/13.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT NO. 583402 The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Jishan USA Inc. 1879 Lundy Ave Ste 263, San Jose, CA 95131, Santa Clara Co. Jishan USA Inc., 1450 Stemel Way, Milpitas, CA 95035.

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

Jishan USA Inc. Xiu Zhang/CEO Oct. 25; Nov. 01, 08, 15, 2013.

This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 10/02/13.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV255024 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Sonia Ming-Jiu Chiou, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Sonia Ming-Jiu Chiou, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Sonia Ming-Jiu Chiou to Catherine Sonia Kirk. 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 1/28//14 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.

Oct. 23, 2013.

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

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV255004 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Eduardo G. Lorenzo, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Eduardo G. Lorenzo, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

Tristan Manalo to Tristan Manalo Lorenzo 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 1/28//14 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.

Oct. 23, 2013.

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

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ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV254979 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Christopher Michael Olivor, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Christopher Michael Olivor, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Christopher Michael Olivor to Christopher Michael Olivo. 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 1/28//14 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.

Oct. 22, 2013.

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

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV254938 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Ignacio Robles Cadena & Maria de los A. Ruiz S., TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Ignacio Robles Cadena & Maria de los A. Ruiz S., has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. (first)Adrian (middle) Robles (last) Ruiz to (first Adrian (last) Robles Ruiz. 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 1/21//14 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.

Oct. 22, 2013.

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

AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV254717 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Michael Mehryad Mohandessan, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Michael Mehryad Mohandessan, has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Michael Mehryad Mohandessan to Apollo Zeus Marquis. 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 1/21//14 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.

Oct. 22, 2013.

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

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME NO. 113CV254759 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Xiaoling Sun & Zongmin Huang, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioners, Xiaoling Sun & Zongmin Huang, have filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Michael Jianhe Huang-Sun to Michael Huang. 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 1/21//14 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.

Oct. 18, 2013.

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

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ARTS & CULTURE

Local artist Elizabeth Jiménez Montelongo will be showing her highly textured, brightly colored oil paintings of indigenous Mexican dancers at the Mountain view center for the Performing Arts now through December 8, 2013.

Ten of Montelongo’s paintings from the body of work ‘Euphoric Dance of the Unconquered Mind’ will be hanging in the lobby, reflecting the energy created by the indigenous Mexican dancers as a symbol of unity and mental strength. It was these qualities that allowed her ancestors to preserve their dance traditions and other aspects of their culture, despite the violence and oppression they suffered since the arrival of the Europeans. This series of work, which Montelongo has been developing

for four years, celebrates the power of community and the freedom of thought.

Montelongo works from blurry photographs she takes of dancers from the San Francisco Bay Area. She then searches her photographs for areas with good composition and inspiring colors.

She crops out these areas and refers to them as she starts painting, using a palette knife to build up rich layers of bright oil paint on her canvas.

Elizabeth Jiménez Montelongo, daughter of Mexican parents, grew up in Sonoma county, mainly in Petaluma, and has lived mostly in Santa clara county for the last ten years where she completed her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Pictorial Arts with a concentration in Painting and Drawing, as well as a Bache-

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lor of Arts in French from San José State University. Since then, Montelongo has exhibited her artwork throughout the San Francisco Bay Area; Seattle, Washington; and in new York. She is currently showing artwork in the ‘We Are You’ Project International Traveling Exhibition based in new York city. She has various solo and group exhibitions projected for 2014, some in the Bay Area. She currently lives in Santa clara, california and works in her art studio near the San José International Airport.

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days, and Fridays from 121pm and also for one hour before each performance. A full list of dates and times is listed on her website: www.ejmontelongo.com. Monteongo will be visiting her exhibition on Friday, november 15th from 6:30-7:30pm and Saturday, november 23rd from 7-8pm.

Location: Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts 500 castro Street, Mountain view, cA 94041

Exhibition Ends:

December 8, 2013

The public is invited to view Elizabeth Jiménez Montelongo’s solo exhibition of her oil paintings at the Mountain view center for the Performing Arts until December 8th.

The artwork is available for sale. The exhibition is open to view on Mondays, Wednes-

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Meet the Artist:

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co-organized by the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) and the cantor Arts center at Stanford University, ‘Flesh and Metal: Body and Machine in Early 20th-century Art’ presents more than 70 artworks that explore a central dynamic of art making in Europe and the Americas between the 1910s and the early 1950s. On view from november 13, 2013 to March 16, 2014 at the cantor Arts center, the exhibition includes a rich group of paintings, sculptures, photographs, drawings, prints, and illustrated books from the collection of SFMOMA. Taken together, the works offer a fresh view of how artists negotiated the terrain between the mechanical and the bodily—two oppositional yet inextricably bound forces—to produce a wide range of imagery responding to the complexity of modern experience.

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artists include Bourke-White,

constantin Brancusi, Giorgio de chirico, Salvador Dalí, Marcel Duchamp, Germaine Krull, Fernand Léger, Wyndham Lewis, László Moholynagy, Piet Mondrian, Man Ray, Alexander Rodchenko, and charles Sheeler, among others.

The exhibition is organized into four thematic sections dealing with the human figure, the imagination, the urban landscape, and the object, which together reveal a range of artists’ responses to the conditions of modernity. At the beginning of the 20th century, many hailed the machine as a symbol of progress. “Speed” and “efficiency” entered the vocabularies of art movements such as Futurism (in Italy), Purism (in France), vorticism (in England), and constructivism (in Russia), all of which adapted the subject matter and formal characteristics of the machine. Factories and laborers were presented positively as emblems of modernity, and mechanization became synonymous with

mobility and the possibility of social improvement. countering this utopian position were proponents of the Dada and Surrealist movements (based largely in Germany and France), who found mechanical production problematic. For many of these artists who had lived through the chaos and destruction of World War I, the machine was perceived as a threat not only to the body, but to the uniquely human qualities of the mind as well. These artists embraced chance, accident, dream, and desire as new paths to freedom and creativity, in contrast to their counterparts who maintained their faith in an industrially enhanced future.

The exhibition will be presented on the second floor of the cantor Arts center in the Ruth Levison Halperin Gallery and the Marie Stauffer Sigall Gallery; related films will also be screened as part of the exhibition.

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When his late mother appears in a vision and tells him to go to Bucharest, charlie immediately boards a plane across the Atlantic. But when he meets a fellow passenger, charlie finds himself with another promise to fulfill. charlie does so – and falls head over heels in love with Gabi, a beautiful musician. However, a vicious gangster has already laid claim to Gabi, and has no intention of letting her go. Determined to protect her, charlie enters into the hallucinatory, Romanian underworld filled with violence and, strangely enough, love.

After nearly 15 years apart, Morris chestnut (Identity Thief), Taye Diggs (Baggage claim), Regina Hall (Scary Movie franchise), Terrence Howard (Hustle & Flow), Sanaa Lathan (contagion), nia Long (Soul Food), Harold Perrineau (Zero Dark Thirty), Monica calhoun (Love & Basketball) and Melissa De Sousa (Miss congeniality) reprise their career-launching roles in The Best Man Holiday, the long-awaited next chapter to the film that ushered in a new era of comedy. When the college friends finally reunite over the christmas holidays, they will discover just how easy it is for long-forgotten rivalries and romances to be ignited.

En Blu-ray, DVD, Digital HD y On-Demand el 19 de noviembre La entrañable comedia familiar de Disney, “PLAnES”, cargada de acción y aventuras de alto

vuelo, llega a los hogares y a las tiendas de todo el país. Esta simpática historia de superación sobre un avión fumigador llamado Dusty con aspiraciones muy elevadas aterriza con un cargamento lleno de emocionante material extra. Garantizando muchas horas de diversión, “PLAnES” es el regalo perfecto para las damas y los caballeros fanáticos de la aviación de todas las edades en esta temporada navideña.

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Mario Jiménez Castillo EL OBSERvADOR La lectura de las hojas del té es un método adivinatorio antiquísimo que tuvo sus orígenes en la antigua china hace unos cuatro mil años aproximadamente. Se ha desarrollado y difundido tanto su uso que en nuestros días se le considera todo un arte místico. con un poco de práctica y visión se pueden realizar predicciones bastante acertadas. Para realizar el ritual se necesita una taza blanca y nueva, en la que se depositará primero una cucharada de hojas secas de té de salvia, manzanilla, romero, o el té predilecto de la persona a quien se le hará la predicción.

Acto seguido se añade agua hervida a tres cuartas partes de la taza y se deja reposar por unos cinco minutos. Posteriormente la persona debe beber el té hasta que la cantidad del líquido en el fondo de la taza sea mínimo. Luego con una pequeña cuchara se da vuelta a las hojas y líquido restante, circularmente ocho veces en sentido de las manecillas del reloj. Al finalizar se deja reposar la taza por un par de minutos y se comienza a observar las figuras que se han formado.

* A la lectura del té se le conoce como taseografía.

Símbolos en la lectura del té y el café Abanico: Admiradora o admirador secreto.

Anillo: Matrimonio,

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sociedad.

Animales: Metas, logros, satisfacción.

Araña: Pronto se descubrirá un secreto. Árbol: Solución de problemas.

Arco Iris: Favores, noticia, milagro.

Arpa: Tiempo de espera, luchas.

Automóvil: compra, adquisición.

Ave: Mensajes, buena suerte en las finanzas.

Avión: viaje.

Balanza: crítica, consejo, justicia.

Bandera: Feliz encuentro con un ser querido.

Barco: Planes que se harán realidad.

Botella: vicios, problema de salud.

Cadena: Pensamiento, remordimiento, injusticia.

Camino: Alivio, inicios.

Campana: Invitación a una boda, bautizo o servicio religioso.

Canasta: Anuncio de prosperidad.

Casa: Familia, parientes.

Circulo: Pérdida de tiempo, necedad.

Corazón: Relación amorosa.

Cruz: Sufrimiento, sacrificio, encrucijada.

Cuadrado: Dudas, penas, problema.

Dragón: Triunfo.

Escalera: Avance, progreso, decisión correcta.

Espada: Problemas y desazones familiares.

Estrella: Fe, optimismo, esperanza, confiar.

Flecha: correspondencia.

Flor: Felicidad en el amor, buena nueva.

Globo: Paseo, visita.

Hacha: Pleito, alboroto.

Letras: Inicial de alguien en quien puede confiar.

Líneas: Opciones, oportunidad.

Luna: Sentimientos, emociones, recuerdos.

Llave: nueva oportunidad.

Montaña: camino que recorrer.

Mano: Amigo, confidente, benefactor.

Mariposa: Fidelidad.

Martillo: Trabajo, habilidad u ocupación provechosa Nubes: Problemas pasajeros, discusiones.

Números: Indicativo de días, semanas, meses o años.

Pájaros: noticia, comunicación, información.

Pez: necesidad de asesoramiento, buscar ayuda.

Puente: Se superara una prueba difícil.

Puerta: Solución de un problema o litigio.

Pulpo: Riesgo, peligro.

Puntos: Demora, estancamiento.

Rueda: Movimiento, transición, progreso.

Serpiente: Enemigo oculto.

Silueta: Espíritu protector.

Sol: Buena salud, energía, longevidad.

Sombra: Falsa amistad, envidia, sabotaje.

Sombrero: Se alcanzara una posición elevada.

Sombrilla: Ayuda inesperada.

Taza: Buenas amistades, lealtad.

Tijeras: Malos entendidos, disgustos, intriga.

Trébol: Buena suerte, evento afortunado.

Triangulo: Éxito, gran acierto, buenas opciones, negocio.

Ventana: Seguridad, protección.

Zapato: Engaño, mentira.

Arturo Hilario EL OBSERvADOR Raphael “Raffi” Torres (#13) is a canadian forward for the San José Sharks who signed with the team earlier this year. The 32-year old father of two now calls the San Francisco Bay Area his home, having been with 6 other teams in his professional career. He recently talked about his Hispanic heritage, growing up in canada, and his efforts to give back within communities.

Raffi Torres was born in a suburb of Toronto, called Markham, to parents of Latino descent. His father, from Mexico city, and his mother, from Lima Peru, brought him up playing soccer and instilling values of giving back along the way.

The canadian environment was what pushed Torres to change his soccer cleats for roller blades, and then ice skates. “My dad didn’t really know what hockey was.

He came to canada when he was 27 years old so it was all new to him. But the people around our street, and

México (nOTIMEX) La selección de México dio un paso muy importante a la copa del Mundo Brasil 2014, tras derrotar 5-1 a su similar de nueva Zelanda, en el partido de ida del repechaje rumbo a la copa del Mundo Brasil 2014, disputado en el estadio Azteca.

Los goles del triunfo fueron obra de Paul Aguilar, al minuto 32, Raúl Jiménez amplió la ventaja al 40, Oribe Peralta puso el tercero y cuarto (47 y 80) y Rafael Márquez cerró la cuenta (83). chris James descontó por la visita, al 85.con este resultado, al cuadro mexicano le basta cualquier triunfo o empate en nueva Zelanda

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the Sharks is to win a Stanley cup (The Sharks have become increasingly close within the last few years) but he says “I’m getting towards the end of my career. I signed with San José because I think we have a great team here, great fan base, it’s amazing.

So the ultimate dream is to win a Stanley cup, but at the end of the day I’d like to be recognized for some off ice contributions, and just to be part of the community. This game has given so much to my life and to my family that anytime you get the chance to give back you should.”

I have two older brothers, they would play road hockey and stuff like that. My brothers picked it up, ‘like what are these guys doing?’ and it was kind of passed down.”

Although the game was new to his parents, to Torres it became a second calling that ultimately became his sport.

Since his father and he shared the love for soccer, Torres says it was difficult to make the switch to hockey.

“My dad loved that (soccer), I exceled in that sport, so it was tough when I had to make the switch and say hey I want to play hockey. It was tough for my parents.”

Even then, the tight knit and large extended family was supportive and continued to have an effect on his way of thinking beyond the ice. “I come from a big family and we have a really tight knit group. It’s just something that’s a big part of me, it’s my heritage, and you can never really forget where you come from.” This message resonates as he talks about giving back to communities that he feels close to.

para calificar. Inclusive la derrota hasta por tres tantos le daría el pase. Un revés de 0-4 lo dejaría fuera.

El guión del partido se llevó a cabo tal y como se esperaba, con un cuadro local en posesión del esférico y volcado completamente al frente, ante unos neozelandeses que se dedicaron a esperar, a causa, también, de su falta de capacidad futbolística para responder.

El técnico mexicano Miguel Herrera bien aclaró que se decantó por Raúl Jiménez como la pareja de Oribe Peralta en el eje del ataque porque necesitaba movilidad y ésa fue la principal arma de este “Tri”, que se dio cuenta muy rápido que la zaga neo-

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In the other cities he called home, San José included, he has gone out to help, whether it be reading to children at schools or visiting people in hospitals. He’s more focused on helping in general than a specific place to do so. “It’s nice to get out and do really whatever we can.

We have such a luxurious life now, things are great. It’s

zelandesa era lenta y ganarle las espaldas era cosa nada complicada. nueva Zelanda hizo más decorosa la pizarra al minuto 84 por medio de chris James, para así dejar una cifra de 5-1 que parece le da a México el pase, el cual necesita confirmar la próxima semana en Wellington, donde se disputará la vuelta de esta repesca.

El húngaro viktor Kassai fue el encargado de aplicar el reglamento, y quien tuvo una buena labor, aunque le perdonó una tarjeta a Francisco Javier Rodríguez. Amonestó a chris Wood (16), Ivan vicelich (57), Andrew Durante (70) y a Leo Bertos (75) por la visita.

just something that I feel as athletes and role models it’s our duty to help out and give back whenever we can. A lot of people look up to us.”

it on and be able to show kids that you can really do whatever you want, as long as you have a little bit of guidance and you put the work in.”

Torres wants youth to know that barriers can be passed with the right amount of determination and support. “now I’m at the point in my career where I’d love to pass

As much as the forward has the sharp offense skills on the ice, he hopes to leave a legacy of community involvement and good deeds. His ultimate goal in signing with

He finalizes the interview with a bit of his bilingualism, which he uses to communicate with his granparents and family, “hablo poquito, pero entiendo todo, o creo que lo entiendo.” As of this moment, Torres is off the ice on the injured reserve list because of an AcL injury, which has forced him to rest and recover before coming back to play. He’s at the games supporting his team though, and mentions, “porque no se vienen todos a ver los San José Sharks. Yo soy Raffi Torres y juego el hockey.”

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* Lights, camera, action!

- Taking advantage of new technologies, many retailers have added interactive video displays throughout stores to entice shoppers to pause and learn more about a featured product. Some employ touchscreen technology to engage shoppers whose interest is already piqued by video and sound displays.

Others have even added features that interact with shoppers’ smartphones, such as scannable barcodes that deliver information or coupons to a user’s phone.

(BPT) Holiday shopping can make you feel frantic, while you sprint from store to store, trying to find the right gift for everyone on your list. If you think you’re under pressure to achieve during the holidays, however, just image how the retailers feel; holiday season is often make-or-break for many of them.

As you’re scouting for deals this holiday season, keep your eyes open for these five “comehither” tactics employed by retailers: * Fatigue-fighting flooring - As you scurry from store to store, you probably haven’t considered the toll that average store flooring takes on your feet. Concrete floors, covered by carpet, tile, or vinyl, are common in retail settings, and they can contribute to foot fatigue. Savvy retailers

realize that if your feet hurt, you’re not likely to linger in one spot. By installing flooring with anti-fatigue properties, like ECORE’s forest rx, stores hope to keep shoppers more comfortable. While the flooring looks like hardwood - adding a touch of class in retail settings - it’s really a revo-

lutionary composite of vinyl sheet laminated to 5 millimeters of engineered, recycled rubber underlayment. It’s more comfortable underfoot, easier to keep clean, and quieter than tile and some carpet - all of which adds up to a more pleasant environment for shoppers.

* An oldie but still a goodie - For a while, department stores stepped away from the whole concept of free gift wrapping, but these days it’s

Juan Carlos Miranda Special to El Observador When I first started writing for EO, I did so because I had something to say. I didn’t agree to write a column about fashion and style because I wanted to, but because I needed to. I saw the need for a more personal approach in which I could engage the reader, something like talking to your close friend about what you should wear that day for a date with your girlfriend or boyfriend.

At times I have asked myself if I ‘ve accomplished what I set out to do and, to tell you the truth, I’m not sure. I’d like to know, but if I don’t get to find out soon enough I’ll be okay too. Unlike many other writers out there that need some sort of validation to feel fulfilled, I don’t write for the recognition but because I like to write, first for myself and then for everyone else. I know I sound so selfish and I’m fine with that.

For many years I struggled, always putting everyone

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back in a big way. From big department stores to momand-pop gift shops, retailers have rediscovered the value of providing this service to customers. Free gift wrapping is a relatively low-cost service, but it’s hugely valuable - both to time-pressed customers who appreciate the convenience, and for retailers who are able to keep shoppers in-store a bit longer while wrapping takes place. * The way to a shopper’s heart - Another tried-and-true holiday enticement is food and beverage. You might expect to find samples in a grocery store or wine shop, but enterprising retailers know refreshments are welcome, regardless of what product they’re selling.

else’s needs before mine and I was unhappy. I needed others’ approval. I needed their validation. When I first started writing, that was the case as well. I was insecure about everything. I worried how everyone would see me based on my writing, how they would judge me. At school I even felt uncomfortable turning in assignments because I worried what my professors would think of me. Would they think I was ignorant? Would they think I was less than everybody else?

It wasn’t until after my college years that I started gaining confidence in myself and my writing. All I had to do was to allow myself to be vulnerable and let others in and see me for what I was. I first let my best friend read some of my writings and my heart was racing. I figured if I could take some harsh criticism it would be better from someone close to me.

However that criticism never came. Instead I heard a lot of good feedback, support and encouragement to keep on writing. And write I did.

During the holidays, clothing stores to hardware shops find their way into consumers’ hearts via their stomachs, serving a variety of treats that range from specialty candies available for sale in the store to holiday cookies, cider, or hot chocolate. * Y’all come back now - No matter how delightful your shopping experience, eventually you’re going to leave the store. Smart retailers use a variety of tactics to encourage you to return another day - from handing out coupons for future discounts at the cash register when you check out, to “greeters” who also bid you a fond farewell.

Being able to write this column has possibly been one of the best things that has happened to me. I write because I have something to say. Because in my writings I can let you hear my voice, my advice and encourage you to better yourself. I have been fortunate enough to be allowed to have a voice and a personality, and for that I am thankful. Now I know I mostly write about clothes and how to wear them, but, if you take one thing from this column today I want it to be this; allow yourself to take risks, have the courage to make yourself vulnerable but also to allow yourself to learn and thrive. Don’t let others tell you what you can or can’t do, but instead go for it. Allow yourself to be selfish, and lastly, wear the clothes that make you feel like a million bucks because, afterall, you are the one that makes them look that good.

This holiday season spread the love, make peace not war.

Happy Holidays!

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México (nOTIMEX) El líder y fundador de la agrupación mexicana Los Ángeles Azules, Elías Mejía Avante, expresó su deseo de realizar una gira por Japón, país donde también son un referente musical.

En entrevista con notimex, luego de formar parte del lanzamiento de una conocida marca de calzado deportivo de edición especial, que llevará la firma de Ángeles Azules, Méjía Avante, destacó: “Está pendiente ese deseo, pero no sólo de ir a Japón sino de visitar Europa, pero es una decisión que debemos tomar con nuestros representantes, porque si bien estamos viviendo un segundo aire en la fama, estamos

conscientes de que no nos mandamos solos, porque alguien creyó en nosotros y ahora debemos tomar en cuenta otras opiniones”.

El músico agradeció a toda la gente y en especial al nuevo público que hoy los sigue, luego de haber llenado el Palacio de los Deportes, donde compartieron el escenario con invitados especiales de la escena del rock mexicano. “no sólo hemos unido generaciones, sino también estratos sociales, como alguna vez lo hiciera en su género el grupo Bronco y ahora nosotros con la fusión de géneros musicales”, detalló.

la composición y arreglos de lo que podría ser el próximo disco de temas inéditos.

“Queremos ofrecer algo nuevo a nuestros seguidores y visitar tal vez el próximo año Japón con algo novedoso”.

Mejía Avante aseguró que no dejarán escapar este momento, por el contrario, en los tiempos libres están en

Los Ángeles Azules se encuentran en uno de los mejores momentos de su carrera, pues además de ser uno de

(BIG TIME MEDIA) El séptimo álbum de Los Bunkers, La velocidad de la luz, sigue cosechando éxitos tras su nominación al Latin Grammy por ‘Mejor Álbum Rock’. El grupo estrena su segundo sencillo/video, “Si estás pensando mal de mí”, en Terra.com. El video fue filmado en Los Ángeles, california bajo la dirección de vlad Feier.

“Si estás pensando mal de mí” es un tema que invita a la escucha, con un ritmo tranquilo y una letra honesta, que demuestra la versatilidad y madurez artística del quinteto originario de concepción, chile. Los Bunkers se formaron en 1999 en la ciudad de

concepción, en la zona sur de chile. Lanzaron su primer disco homónimo en 2001 y desde el primer momento llamaron la atención de críticos y fans de la música. Después de años de trabajo y de producir excelente música, son considerados la banda chilena más importante de los últimos años.

La “Queridísima de México”, carmen Salinas en una reciente visita a Xico, veracruz, estuvo filmando “Un Ángel en la Tierra”, un cortometraje en formato de cine, dirigido por Juan Osorio, al lado de Mayrín villanueva, Daniel Arenas, Pablo Montero, Paty Díaz, Arsenio campos y el niño Juan Pablo.

La velocidad de la Luz fue producido por Emmanuel del Real, integrante de café Tacvba, y Yamil Rezc, productor mexicano que está dando mucho de qué hablar.

El nuevo álbum fue grabado en los estudios Sony en México el pasado diciembre del 2013.

“Es una historia que va del drama a la felicidad, de una gran ternura que nos moverá el corazón y la mente, para reflexionar y actuar, sobre los niños con Síndrome de Down. Qué gran director descubrí en Juan Osorio. Y mire que se los dice alguien que ha trabajado con los me-

los grupos más tocados en la radio nacional con sus sencillos “Entrega de amor” (a dueto con Saúl Hernández) y “cómo te voy a olvidar” (interpretado con Kinky), estuvieron 14 semanas consecutivas en el Top 5 de ventas a nivel nacional con su álbum cómo te voy a Olvidar, el cual, además, ya se convirtió en Disco de Platino.

jores realizadores del cine”, comentó la actriz, quien también quedó maravillada con la fotografía del corto.

En punto y aparte, el pasado miércoles 6 de noviembre, por la noche, la actriz recibió otro homenaje donde le celebraron sus 60 años de carrera artística organizado por la senadora cristina Díaz, al que se invito al presidente nacional del PRI césar camacho Quiroz, así como un nutrido grupo de destacados priístas, productores de Tv, actores, periodistas, así como familiares y amigos de carmen Salinas. Esta fiesta y reconocimiento tuvo lugar en el salón principal de prestigiado restaurante de la colonia Juárez del D.F.

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