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SUBSCRIPTIONS INQUIRES 408-938-1700 www.el-observador.com

A weekly newspaper serving Latinos in the San Francisco Bay Area.

P.O. Box 1990 San Jose, CA 9510999 North First Stree, Suite 100San Jose, CA 95113

PUBLISHERSHilbert Morales & Be� y [email protected]

ADVERTISING/PROMOTION DIRECTORMonica Amador, COOsales@ el-observador.com

SALES DEPARTMENTAngelica Rossiangelica@ el-observador.com

EDITORIALHilbert Moralesenglish.editor@ el-observador.comCinthia Rodriguezspanish.editor@ el-observador.com

CONTRIBUTORSMario Jimenez, Hector Curriel, Luis Alba Felix Pagas, Technology Writer

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Bring the whole family for some holiday fun at the 13th Annual Fantasy of Lights at Vasona Lake County Park in Los Gatos as Santa Clara County Parks & Recreation presents Northern Cali-fornia’s biggest drive-thru holiday light show! Open nightly from 6 pm to 10 pm, November 25 – December 31, 2011 including holidays, Fantasy of Lights will dazzle you with thousands of col-orful twinkling lights and your favorite holiday music!

ADMISSION$10 - per Vehicle (up to 9 guests) Now through � ursday, Dec. 8 ONLY$15 - per Vehicle starting Friday, December 9$25 - per Vehicle 10-25 guests (no discounts)$50 - Commercial buses (no discounts)Free pair of 3D glasses with program, while supplies last!

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Reindeer Express Luxury Bus ToursFree 3D glasses & a sweet treat for every guest! December 10, 11, 17 and 18, 6:00

Fantasy of Lights

pm and 8:15 pm.Bus tours will depart 101 S. Santa Cruz Avenue and Broadway in Los Gatos$8 per person, ages 2 and above.

NEW THIS YEAR! Reindeer Express � eme ToursCocoa with Santa, December 9, 5:15 pm and 6:30 pm tours. Visit Santa, make cra� s and sip hot cocoa!

T-Rex & Popcorn, December 16, 5:15 pm and 6:30 pm tours. Visit T’REX, eat popcorn and make cra� s! � eme tours meet at the Los Gatos Youth Recreation Center, Room A, 123 E. Main St. Los Gatos. $15 per person, ages 2 and above.

ADVANCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR ALL REINDEER EXPRESS BUS TOURS! Register online with Los Gatos-Saratoga Recreation at: www.lgsrecreation.orgRegister by Phone: (408) 354-8700 or by Fax: (408) 395-3828Vasona Lake County Park is located at 333 Blossom Hill Rd, Los Gatos, CA 95032. For more information call (408) 355-2201 or visit www.ParkHere.org. Donations to Second Harvest Food Bank are encouraged.

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Spanish StorytimeDate: Fridays Time: 4:00pm – 5:00pmLocation: Fremont Library2400 Stevenson Blvd.Fremont, CA 94538Info: (510) 745-1414

Photo Exhibit:� is Camera Fights FascismDate: Now – December 4Time: 11:00am – 4:00pmTuesday – SundayLocation: de Saisset MuseumSanta Clara University500 El Camino RealSanta Clara, CA

Fantasy of LightsDate: Now – December 31Time: 6:00pm – 10:00pm Location: Vasona Lake County Park333 Blossom Hill Rd.Los Gatos, CA Info: (408) 355-2201www.parkhere.org

18 Annual Community Tree Lighting Date: December 2Time: 6:30pmLocation: Westminster Presbyte-rian Church1108 Clark WaySan Jose, CA Info: (408) 297-4033

Grace Christmas FaireDate: December 3 Time: 9:00am – 5:00pm Location: Grace Church 2650 Aborn Rd.San Jose, CA 95121Info: (408) 274-1200www.gracechurchofevergreen.org

Children’s Health Insurance Sign-up DayDate: December 3

Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm Location: Children’s Dental Center897 W. El Camino RealSnnyvale, CA 94087Info: 1-888-244-5222

Holiday BazaarDate: December 3 Time: 10:00am – 4:00pmLocation: St. Phillip’s Episcopal Church5038 Hyland Ave.San Jose, CA 95127Info: (408) 259-5327

Fall Color Tree TourDate: December 3Time: 11:00amLocation: Out City Forest O� ce151 W. Mission St.San Jose, CAInfo: (408) 998-7337 ext. [email protected]

Carol of LightsDate: December 3Time: 4:00pm – 8:00pmLocation: Downtown CampbellInfo: h� p://carolo� ights.com

Hunger Banquet Date: December 3Time: 5:00pm – 8:00pm Location: First Unitarian Church160 N. 3rd St.San Jose, CA Info: (408) [email protected]

Las Posadas: celebration for the holiday seasonDate: December 4Time: 10:00am – 5:00pmLocation: National Hispanic University14271 Story Rd.San Jose, CAInfo: free event

Enchanting A� ernoon of Classical Chinese ArtDate: December 4Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pmLocation: San Mateo County History Museum2200 Broadway Redwood City, CA 94063Info: (650) 299-0104www.historysmc.org

Working Partnerships Holiday FundraiserDate: December 7Time: 5:30pm – 7:00pmLocation: IBEW Hall2125 Canoas Garden Rd.San Jose, CAInfo: minimum donation of $25or new, unwrapped child’s toy

Kwanzaa FestivalDate: December 9Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm Date: December 10 Time: 8:00am – 5:00pm Location: Evergreen Valley College3095 Yerba Buena Rd.San Jose, CA Info: family festival

Co� ee with Jim BeallDate: December 10Time: 8:00am – 10:00amLocation: Starbucks Co� ee12960 Saratoga-Sunnyvale Rd.Saratoga, CA 95070Info: (408) 282-8920

Walk for Human RightsDate: December 10Time: 1:00pm – 3:00pm Location: Rotunda at City Hall200 E. Santa Clara St.San Jose, CA 95113Info:

4th Annual Christmas Extravaganza Date: December 10Time: 2:00pm Location: Smith CenterOhlone College 43600 Mission Blvd. Fremont, CAInfo: (510) 659-6031www.smithcenter.com

Flamenco Society present: JuergaDate: December 11Time: 3:30pmLocation: Historic Hover � eatre 1635 Park Ave.San Jose, CA 95126Info: � [email protected](510) 729-8355

American Red Cross Mobile Blood DriveDate: December 16Time: 9:30am – 2:30pmLocation: Rooms 309 – 311 National Hispanic University14271 Story Rd.San Jose, CAInfo: 1-800-733-2767redcrossblood.org

Free ClinicLocation: Overfelt High School1835 Cunningham Ave.San Jose, CA 95122

Info: 1-888-321-9972

Free Heart Screening for Children Date & time: by appointmentLocation: Valley Medical Centeror family’s homeInfo: www.infant-heart.com(408) 885-4415

Ta� oo Removal-the city helps youth remove ta� oo,between 14 and 25 years of ageLocation: 1694 Adrian WaySan Jose, CA 95122Info: (408) 794-1660

Need Food?Info: 1-800-984-3663www.sh� .org

Las PosadasDía: 4 de diciembreHora: 10:00am – 5:00pm Lugar: Universidad Nacional Hispana14271 Story Rd.San Jose, CA Informes: gratis

Celebración: Virgen de GuadalupeDia: 11 de diciembreHora: 12:00pm – 12:00amDia: 12 de diciembreHora: 12am – 12pmLugar: Servicios de Familia Grail 2003 E. San Antonio St.San Jose, CA 95116Informes: (408) 347-7892

¿Preparados para una emergencia?Solicite plan informativoLlame a Graciela Alfaro(408) 849-2440

Clínica de salud gratuita� e Paci� c Free clinicPara personas que no tienen seguro médicoLugar: Overfelt High School1835 Cunningham AvenueInformes: 1-888-321-9972.

¿Quieres sacarte el tatuaje?Se inicio la inscripción para jóvenes entre 14 y 25 añosLugar: 1694 Adrian Way San José, CA 95122Informes:(408) 794-1660Fax (408) 923-5215

Dpto de Salud MentalLlame al 1(800) 704-0900 o (408) 885-5673 y reciba ayuda

Done celulares y pagersLugar: Happy Hollow 1300 Senter RoadHora: 10:00am - 5:00 pmSan Jose, CA 95112Informes (408) 794-6404

¿Necesita Comida?Informes: 1-800-984-3663 www.sh� .org.

Registre su celularReciba alertas de emergencia en español visite www.alertscc.gov

Brava Th eater • Encuentro del Canto PopularDecember 3, 2011, 8pm • Tickets: $15-$18Come celebrate 30 years of Encuentro del Canto Popular, San Francisco’s Latino folk music festival featuring internationally acclaimed John Santos Sextet, blending the musical traditions of Cuba, Puerto Rico and the Afro-Caribbean diaspora with cu� ing-edge jazz improvisation; a reunion of Grupo Raiz, interpreting the Nueva Trova Cubana, � e New Song of Central America, South America, Puerto Rico and other parts of the Carib-bean; and Los Peludos, lead by Enrique Ramirez, playing tropical folk music of Central America and the Caribbean, as well as the Mexican corrido.For more information, call (415) 648-1045 • www.brava.org

Spanish Class to Bene� t 911 CallersOver the last three months, there have been numerous incidents in

which paramedics identi� ed language barriers as a challenge. To improve the ability of paramedics to communicate with these patients, Paramedic Paul Maxwell agreed to lead a comprehensive “Medical Spanish” workshop, which will include lessons in communicating relative to patient assessment, com-mon answers, anatomy, childbirth, commands and Spanish pronunciation.

El Índice de Precios de NavidadEl costo de los artículos en la can-ción “Los doce días de Navidad” se mantiene estable; el costo total de las Navidades llega a los $100.000, por primera vez. El “Costo Ver-

dadero de la Navidad,” es el costo total de todos los regalos del Amor Verdadero incluyendo todas las repeticiones de todos los versos.

$6 Million to Research Earthquakes� e Gordon and Be� y Moore Foundation has awarded $6 million to create a prototype earthquake early warning system for the Paci� c Coast. � e grant will allow seismologists at

Berkeley, (Caltech), and University of Washington, in collaboration with the U.S. Geological Survey, to learn about the science of earthquakes in order to give the general public as much time as posible before the ground begins to shake.

Héroe de CNN será orador en la ceremonia del “Padre del Año”Jorge Muñoz, conductor de autobuses escolares en Nueva York y fundador de la organización no lucra-tiva Un Ángel en Queens, traerá un mensaje especial

a la sexta celebración anual de “El Padre del Año” de la organización Padres un Paso Adelante (PSA).

Latin Business Today Launches WebsiteA dynamic new online publication serving the unique needs of Latino entrepreneurs and pro-fessionals, has launched with support from blue-

chip advertisers. Featuring an innovative content model that emphasizes practical career guidance, networking, and mentoring. Coverage areas on LatinBusinessToday.com include technology, � -nance, law, politics, public policy, strategic planning, marketing, culture and work-life balance.

Llegan los motores EcoBoost avanzados Por primera vez, la nueva Ford Escape ofrecerá dos motores EcoBoost® distintos. Esta tecnología galardonada de motores Ford, que produce un sobresaliente ren-dimiento al conducir

y una expectativa de economía de combustible mejor que cualquier competidor, viene disponible en un motor de cuatro cilindros de 2.0 litros y por primera vez en los Estados Unidos, un motor de cuatro cilindros de 1.6 litros.

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Atención clientes de boletos de descuento de BART

Jóvenes, mayores, y otros Los boletos de descuento de BART pronto sólo

estarán disponibles en lugares limitados. Clipper será la mejor manera de obtener su descuento

Los boletos de papel Rojos y Verdes van a desaparecer y estos descuentos sólo estarán disponibles con una tarjeta de Clipper.

Aprenda más en línea en clippercard.com, u obtenga una tarjeta en las ofi cinas de la agencia de boletos de tránsito o en uno de estos eventos cerca de usted:

• Jueves, 1 de diciembre, Concord, 4pm-7pm, 1451 Oakland Avenue, Concord

• Jueves, 1 de diciembre, Vietnamese East Bay, 11:30am-1:00pm655, International Blvd, Oakland

• Jueves, 1 de diciembre, C C Jewish Center, 12:30-2pm, 2071 Tice Valley Blvd., Walnut Creek

• Viernes, 2 de diciembre, North Concord, 4pm-7pm, 3700 Port Chicago Hwy, Concord

• Viernes, 2 de diciembre, Emeryville Sr. Ctr, 10am-12, 4321 Salem St, Emeryville

• Lunes, 5 de diciembre, North Oakland Senior Center, 12:30-3pm, 5714 MLK Way Oakland

• Lunes, 5 de diciembre, Millbrae BART, 10am-3 PM, 200 North Rollins Road, Milbrae

• Lunes, 5 de diciembre, Union City, 4pm-7pm, 10 Union Square, Union City

• Martes, 6 de diciembre, Castro Valley, 4pm-7pm, 3301 Norbridge Drive, Castro Valley

• Martes, 6 de diciembre, San Leandro, 4pm-7pm, 1401 San Leandro Blvd, San Leandro

• Miércoles, 7 de diciembre, San Bruno BART, 10:00am to 3PM, 1151 Huntington Avenue, San Bruno

• Jueves, 8 de diciembre, Bayfair, 4pm -7pm, 15242 Hesperian Blvd, San Leandro

• Viernes, 9 de diciembre, SSF BART, 4pm- 7pm, 1333 Mission Blvd, SSF

• Viernes, 9 de diciembre, Brentwood Sr. Ctr, 1-3pm, 193 Griffi n Lane, Brentwood

• Sábado, 10 de diciembre, Walgreens, 10am-2pm, 2238 Westborough, SSF

• Lunes, 12 de diciembre, Colma BART, 6:30am- 10am, 365 D Street, Colma

• Martes, 13 de diciembre, NEWARK SENIOR CTR, 10am-12noon, 7401 Enterprise Drive, Newark

• Martes, 13 de diciembre, West Dublin Station, 4pm- 7pm, 6 Golden Gate Drive, Dublin

• Miércoles, 14 de diciembre, Daly City BART, 10:00am to 3pm, 500 John Daly Blvd, Daly City

• Miércoles, 14 de diciembre, Spanish Speaking Unity Council, 4pm-7pm, 1470 Fruitvale Ave, Oakland

• Jueves, 15 de diciembre, Ashby, 4pm-7pm, 3100 Adeline Street, Berkeley

• Viernes, 16 de diciembre, North Berkeley, 4pm-7pm, 17 Sacramento Street, Berkeley

• Lunes, 19 de diciembre, Walgreen Burlingame, 1-5pm, 1160 Broadway, Burlingame

• Martes, 20 de diciembre, North Berkeley Gray Panthers, 1:30-3:00pm, 1901 Hearst Ave, Berkeley

• Miércoles, 21 de diciembre, Southern Ala Buddhist, 10:30-12, Alvarado Niles Blvd, Union City

Habrá más eventos muy pronto, revise en www.bart.gov o llame al Centro de Información de Tránsito de BART al (510) 465-2278.

WHAT: Give the gift of putting food on the table for hungry men, women and children this holiday season. Second Harvest Food Bank will be stationed throughout

Help the Community by Donating Food to Second Harvest Food Bank:

Eastridge Hosts Food Drive

the holiday season at EAST-RIDGE collecting food.

People are encouraged to donate canned, bottled, glass or boxed food items. Second

Harvest is especially in need of baby food and formula.

WHO: Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties is the trusted leader dedicated to ending local hunger. Since its inception in 1974, Second Harvest has become one of the largest food banks in the nation, providing food to an average of nearly one quar-ter of a million people each month. The Food Bank mobi-lizes individuals, companies, and community partners to connect people to the nutri-tious food they need. Nearly half of the food distributed is fresh produce. Second Harvest also plays a lead-ing role in promoting fed-eral nutrition programs and educating families on how to make healthier food choices.

WHEN: December 1 - 31, 2011

WHERE: EASTRIDGE in San Jose, CA, 95122

Photo courtesy of Second Harvest Food Bank.

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Dave Cortese

Santa Clara County Supervisor

I am happy to announce that over � ve new miles of the Bay Area Ridge Trail was re-cently opened to the public. � is section is located in the hills above Alum Rock Park in the Sierra Vista Open Space Preserve. � e Bay Area Ridge Trail Council and the Santa Clara County Open Space Authority, along with other partners, made this trail pos-sible. � is addition brings the total amount of com-pleted trail to over 338 miles.

� e Bay Area Ridge Trail Council is dedicated to creat-ing over 550 miles of continu-ous trails for hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians along the ridges overlooking San Francisco Bay. On the trail, you can enjoy spectacular, expansive views of the Bay, Paci� c coastline, mountain ranges, and city skylines, while crossing diverse landscapes of towering redwoods, open grasslands and dense Califor-nia forests, wild� ower-cov-ered meadows, coastal blu� s and world-famous bridges.

Trails are a critical aspect of any parks system. � ey provide access to nature and open space. And they provide

A Critical Public Need: Parks

Hector [email protected]

linkages to encourage the public use of the multitude of parks in Santa Clara County. � e Santa Clara County Parks System is a fantastic resource that was made possible by the champions of the Park Charter Fund in 1972. � is voter approved initiative al-located a percentage of exist-ing property tax revenues to the acquisition, development and maintenance of parks.

When I was a kid, we had plenty of orchards to run and play in. Unfortunately as the valley has built out, those open spaces have dis-appeared. � erefore parks and green spaces have be-come even more impor-tant for public health. t

In the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s, park acquisition was o� en used as a planning tool to limit urban sprawl. Land was cheap, so homes were being built right up into the hills. An urban greenbelt was seen as a way to acquire land and hold it in the hands of the public to prevent it from dis-appearing forever. In those decades, park acquisition by the county was sometimes rural – other times urban.

Now that the urban cores have been compressed, we need to continue our focus

on planning but also on public health. O� entimes, the only place children have to play is in the street. � is is obviously not a good idea. So children stay inside and play video games.

I believe the County Parks Department should take a balanced approach to provid-ing recreational opportuni-ties for all county residents in urban, suburban and rural areas. � is could take the form of rural open space, sub-urban regional parks, urban community parks, and trails that link all three. By continu-ing to build a balanced and comprehensive parks system with cities and other agen-cies, we can go a long way towards creating positive impacts on the mental and physical health of our families – and on our goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

What is your opinion? What types of parks are most important to you as a Santa Clara County resident?

Please give me your thoughts and suggestions by calling 408-299-5030 or emailing me at [email protected]. Feel free to contact me if you have any oth-er issues or concerns as well.

A form of prophetic imagi-nation happens when the col-lective actions of individuals is aggregated and noted as an in-dication of a future trend. Af-ter the � anksgiving holiday, some 52 million shoppers had their shopping spree on Black Friday. � is past weekend’s retail shopping had an im-pact noted by the Wall Street stockmarket. � e consumer has spoken with its purchasing power held in check by its fru-gal spending since this reces-sion began in December 2007.

Now the community will soon a� end presentations of “LA POSADAS”, which are part of the Latino culture. Las Posadas relates the search for a suitable dwelling for expect-ant Mary by her husband, Joseph. Like many today who are impoverished and home-less, there are no options anywhere. So creative imagi-nation is required. Joseph takes Mary to a barn which shelters livestock. Here Mary gives birth to Jesus in ful� l-ment of the prophesy previ-ously delivered by Archan-gel Gabriel in a dream which Mary had. When Mary shared her dream with Sarah, Sarah declared to Marym “You are blessed among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb”. It is with this mes-sage that the Christian reli-gion began two millenia ago.

Why do these separate human experiences ma� er today? Simply stated, the gen-eral human condition has not changed much. � ose who are wealthy, powerful, and in� u-ential control the destiny of many who are impoverished.

An outcome of economic policy by corporate and elect-ed o� cials is that today 0.01% control 40% of the wealth and the global economy. � e rest of humanity (the 99.9%) con-tinue to struggle with daily survival issues. � e success of Occupy Wall Street is based on a concept of what is right and fair communicated to

PROPHETIC IMAGINATIONHilbert Morales, EL OBSERVADOR

[email protected]

all by IT. We are now more aware of greed, corruption, unfair taxation and inequi-table accumulation of wealth.

It takes no prophetic imagination to project that America will soon experi-ence a non-violent revolution that will change the ability of corporate capitalism to ac-cumulate wealth. A focus to-wards the fair distribution of wealth is beginning. It will mitigate the impact of pro� -

teering greed and deal with the redistribution of wealth in order to deal with human needs. And in that process, a global middle class and its consumer econmic power will be established. Count on this prophesy to happen.

What are the signals of this change? Consider the Arab Spring in the Mideast; the withdrawal of NATO military forces from Iraq and Afgani-stan; the building of a trans-continental crude oil pipeline in Canada and the American Midwest which diminishes de-pendency on foreign crude oil sources; and the � nancial crisis in Europe. Using to-day’s IT capability, ordinary people in all nations become informed and are deciding that oppressive governing au-thority is not concerned with the needs of ordinary peo-

ples. � eir institutions, along with corporations, are con-cerned with pro� ts, power, market in� uence and control.

� e coordinated collec-tive actions of many popula-tions will result in changes to the current global system of sovereign nations. It is not a contest between the imagina-tion of peoples and the power of the powerful, in� uential wealthy. � e current contest is between two ways of per-ceiving our reality throughout this earth. Two types of imagi-nation are being expressed today. One focuses upon the traditional authority of na-tional soverignty with their legal jurisdictions. A second type of imagination focuses upon universal human rights and needs. Will greed, au-thority, in� uence and power triumph over the natural expectation of people for respect, reliable civil rights, and an economy designed to service basic human needs?

It takes no prophetic imagi-nation to realize that the peo-ple will triumph as long as they continue to communicate, deal creatively with each chal-lenge, compromise as neces-sary, collaborate, coordinate, and establish a new order of governance with its sustain-able economy. Knowing and having priorities is required.

During this holiday season (� anksgiving ‘11, Christmas

‘11 and New Year’s Day 2012) make a personal e� ort to deal with your own core needs and values. Take time to rise above being unemployed, of not having the basic essentials and the lack of consideration, compassion and empathy. � ink about ways to establish a new order that is respect-ful, inclusive, and provides for the needs of you and your extended family. � ink about the symbolic journey called Las Posadas. Have the cour-age to create your own per-sonal ‘prophetic imagination’.

Will greed, authority, infl uence and power triumph

over the natural expectation of

people for respect, reliable civil rights,

and an economy designed to service basic

human needs?

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Cinthia Rodriguez

El Observador

In the spirit of the up-coming holiday season, 28 foster youth attending San Jose State University (SJSU), also known as Guardian Scholars, gathered on cam-pus to receive community support aimed at making a difference in their lives. The students received free bikes and celebrated a new state law that grants them prior-ity registration for classes.

This month, the foster youth at SJSU were allowed to sign up early for next semester’s classes as a re-sult of AB 194. “The origin for AB 194 came directly from foster youth students at San Jose State,” said As-semblymember Beall, who chairs the Assembly Select Committee on Foster Care.

“They emphasized how diffi cult it was to get the classes they needed,’’ Beall said. “They have to gradu-ate on time because many of them only qualify for

Foster youth students on the road to success

four years of fi nancial as-sistance and that’s it. I truly believe this new law will improve their college reten-tion and graduate rates. It’s a known fact that when foster youth get the support they need, their chances of suc-cess improve dramatically.’’

This new law, signed by the Governor in October, seeks to improve the gradu-ation and retention rates for foster care students attend-ing CSU and community colleges by providing them with priority registration.

“Now that we get fi rst pick for classes it really in-spires me to graduate, it gives me the push I need,” said Christopher Han-kins, Guardian Scholar.

Statistics show the ob-stacles to a college diploma are high. While 70 percent of former foster youth in-dicate a desire to go to col-lege only 20 percent do enroll. Only three percent will graduate. For many, transportation can also be a

problem, a problem that can be partially solved by a bike.

“The bikes mean a lot to me because I didn’t re-ally have much grow-ing up,” said Philloria Brown, Guardian Scholar.

The bikes were donated by Synergy Corporate Hous-ing and directed to the SJSU students through a partner-ship of the Housing Industry Foundation, Cort Furniture, and Outreach, the nonprof-it paratransit agency that serves people with disabili-ties in Santa Clara County. Each student also received a helmet, light and lock.

“Getting this bike re-minds me of my child-hood, how much fun I had with my brothers and how happy I was. I get to relive those memories with this bike,” said Kaiya Wells, Guardian Scholar.

San Jose State University students received bikes and priority registration for the upcoming semester.

Cinthia Rodriguez is the Editor of El Observador. Email her at: [email protected]

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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Notice is hereby given that for the purpose of pre-qualification, sealed ResponsibilityQuestionnaires for Facilities Projects will be received by the Alum Rock Union Elemen-tary School District, in the Purchasing Department Office, 2930 Gay Ave., San Jose, CA95127, until 2:00 pm on Friday, January 6th, 2012. Contact Efrain Robles at [email protected] to receive Questionnaire forms.

Bid DescriptionVarious School Projects in the County of Santa Clara, State of California may occur atthe District’s several sites, as well as some Facilities work. Solicitation of bids from pre-qualified contractors may be scheduled for multiple projects from January through De-cember of 2012. The District reserves the right not to perform projects at particularsites.

Pre Qualification Packages Due Date and Time:2:00 pm on Friday, January 6th, 2012

Pre Qualification of ContractorsIn order to bid, contractors must possess a current and active license to perform the worklisted for their specific trade, submit the required Responsibility Questionnaire and sub-sequently be pre-qualified. The following trades are being pre-qualified; however, notall trades will be utilized on every project:

Asbestos & Selective Demolition - B or C21,with ASB license requiredCabinet and Millwork - C6 license requiredCarpet & Resilient Flooring - C15 license requiredConcrete - C8 license required Doors and Hardware - C28 license requiredDrywall - C9 license requiredElectrical - C10 license requiredElevator - C11 license requiredFencing - C13 license requiredFinal Cleaning - D63 license requiredFire Protection - C16 license requiredFood Service Equipment - B license required(for installation)General Trades - B license required (mustself-perform carpentry)Glass & Glazing - C17 license requiredHVAC - C20 license required Insulation & Acoustical - C2 license requiredLandscape - C27 license required

Lath & Plaster - C35 license required Low Voltage System - C7 license requiredMasonry - C29 license requiredOrnamental Metals - C23 license requiredOverhead Door - D28 license requiredPainting - C33 license required Paving & Grading - A or C12 license required Plumbing - C36 license required Reinforcing Steel - C51 license requiredRoofing - C39 license required Sheetmetal - C43 license requiredSignage - C45 & D42 license requiredSite Utilities - A license required Solar - C46 license requiredStructural Steel - C51 license requiredTile - C54 license requiredWindow Treatments - D52 license requiredWood Framing - C5 license requiredMisc. Specialties (stage curtains, athleticequipment, etc.)

Anticipated Project RequirementsContracts would require a 100% performance bond, a 100% labor and materials bond,and bidder may be required to furnish a bid bond in the amount of 10% of the submittedbid. All projects are subject to the State Labor Code and the District’s Labor Compli-ance Program. For questions regarding the State Labor Code refer to Sections 1735,Discrimination of Employment and 1770, 1773, 1773.11 Prevailing Rates of Wages.Contractors who have been pre-qualified may be required to submit certifications ofcompliance with the procedures for implementation of the Disabled Veterans BusinessEnterprise Contracting Goals. Contractors are allowed according to PCC sec. 22300 tosubmit “securities of lieu of retention”.

Note that the prequalification process does not constitute an agreement, nor is it an obligation to enter anyagreements. 11/09/2011

San José, Calif.

29 de Noviembre, 2011

El equipo de debate del The National Hispanic Uni-versity (NHU) participará en la competencia Califor-nia Regional Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl en la University of Southern California el 3 de Diciembre a las 9 a.m. Equipos de varias univer-sidades competirán por la oportunidad de representar al region en la competen-cia nacional del Intercolle-giate Ethics Bowl en 2012.

El Ethics Bowl opera con el fi n de desarrollar las habilidades de los alum-nos en cuanto el análisis ético. Un moderador hará preguntas a los alumnos sobre la ética en cuanto temas profesionales, socia-

Equipo de Debate de National Hispanic University se Prepara para Competir en el California Regional

Ethics Bowl en USCles, políticos, o personales.

En 2008, NHU se con-virtió en el primer campeón nacional del National Under-grad Bioethics Bowl luego de ganarle a la universidad de Miami, Dartmouth Col-

lege, y Southern Methodist University. Tambien gano en 2006 el California Regional Ethics Bowl. “Otras univer-sidades ya conocen nuestra reputacion y saben que somos competidores formidables,” dijo el entrenador del equi-po NHU, Michael Jordan.

El equipo de debate de NHU fue fundado en 2003 por un grupo de cinco estu-diantes con interes en crear un grupo de discusión sobre temas fi losófi cos y éticos. El equipo de este año represen-

ta varia disciplinas incluy-endo administración, estu-dios liberales e informática. Algunos de los miembros del grupo NHU que competirán en el California Regional In-tercollegiate Ethics Bowl in-cluyen: Stephanie Anchonda, Eric Morales, Gabe Sanchez, Ben Vega, y Ernie Martinez.

El equipo de NHU ha ganado competencias de debates anteriores

del nivel estatal y nacional

After nearly one month of a massive student protest wave throughout the state, demanding that banks, cor-porations, and California’s wealthy elite pay to re-fund public education and essen-tial services, students and activists with the ReFund California coalition con-verged on the UC Regents’ teleconference meeting lo-cations on Monday morn-ing. Activists and students at all four locations – UC Davis, UC Merced, UC Los Angeles, and UC San Fran-cisco – successfully trans-formed the teleconference into People’s Regents’ meet-ings, opening the dialogue over the university’s funding options to the 99 percent.

Monday’s meeting was held by teleconference at the four campuses, an unprec-edented format for Regents’

UC Regents Approve Budget Behind Closed Doors

meetings. The public com-ment period for the meeting was extended to over 1½ hours in order to accommodate the 150 students, workers, and community members who signed up across the four campuses to speak directly to the Regents. Among those who spoke were stu-dents who were beaten, pep-per sprayed, and arrested for engaging in nonviolent protest actions at UC Davis, UC Berkeley, and CSU Long Beach. Many of them called on the Regents to abandon the excessive force used thus far against students and instead sign the ReFund California pledge to support taxes on millionaires, banks, and corporations for educa-tion and essential services.

At the end of the public comment period, students and activists at all four loca-

tions used the “people’s mic,” a tactic made popular by the Occupy Wall Street move-ment, to propose and vote to convene People’s Regents Meetings. Rather than par-ticipate in the People’s Re-gents meetings, most of the bankers and millionaires on the Board of Regents left the room to meet behind closed doors where they voted to approve an “expenditure only” 2012 budget for UC.

Students, workers, and community members pro-posed and voted on vari-ous resolutions at all four People’s Regents Meet-ing sites, addressing issues such as the Regents brutal crackdown on students and solidarity with students fac-ing a similar crackdown and tuition hikes at CSU.

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1HEALTH

Cinthia Rodriguez

El Observador

This year marks the 10th anniversary for Santa Clara County’s Children’s Health Initiative (CHI). The com-munity met to celebrate at the First Unitarian Church in downtown San Jose.

The Santa Clara County’s CHI was established to pro-vide access to health insur-ance to the uninsured chil-dren in the county. It includes three health insurance pro-grams: Medi-Cal, Healthy Families, and Healthy Kids. The initiative is also the na-tion’s fi rst universal health care program for children.

Before CHI, one in eight children in the county was without health insurance. Today, 96 percent of children have medical, dental and vision coverage. In 2002, counties around the state and country began replicat-

CHI Celebrates 10th Anniversarying CHI as many commu-nities in California moved toward providing universal coverage for their children. Even in the wake of national health reform, CHI contin-ues to provide vital services for thousands of children.

“I think it’s one of the things we could be most proud of in this county, that we were the fi rst county in the United States to get universal healthcare. It’s amazing,” said Kathleen King, Executive Director, Santa Clara Family Health Foundation (SCFHF).

In 2000, a grassroots movement, initiated by Working Partnerships USA and People Acting in Com-munity Together (PACT), began to improve the avail-ability and accessibility of health care for children. The county made health insur-ance available to every low-income child without con-cern of immigration status.

“We did surveys in our churches surrounding San Jose and we found that nearly half of the children in some neighborhoods had no health insurance at all. Here in one of the richest places in the world! This felt like a bla-tant denial of basic human rights directed towards the most vulnerable in our soci-ety: Children,” said Maritza Maldonado, co-chair of PACT during the launch of the children’s initiative.

Families enrolled in the program shared their sto-ries of how the program has changed their lives. One family was barely making enough money and couldn’t afford insurance for their 2-year-old son. Their son was in and out of the hos-pital suffering from pneu-monia, bronchitis and they even had a cancer scare.

Another family was also lucky. Their daughter was diagnosed with cancer, but with the help from Healthy Kids, the family was able to focus on the girl’s health in-stead of worrying about the

medical bills. Both fami-lies are very grateful for the Children’s Initiative.

“Programs like these are the biggest help because it’s very hard in the Silicon Val-ley. But even so I’d like thank everybody that came to-gether to make the program possible,” said Crispin Rojas, parent whose family benefi ts from these health programs.

The county allocates roughly $3 million a year. The City of San Jose has funded over 252,000 months of coverage and without their funding over 2,100 children would be uninsured. Other funders include the Santa Clara Family Health Foun-dation and First 5 Santa

Clara County, which has contributed over $10 mil-lion to ensure that children will grow healthy and strong.

“Children are born with the right to have a healthy start and providing health insurance helps that happen. Ultimately what that does is it helps a child ‘s full potential and is able to live in a com-munity where they can thrive and feel loved, wanted and nurtured,” said Jolene Smith, Executive Director, First 5. “No child in this community will lack the ability to ac-cess high quality healthcare.”

Cinthia Rodriguez is the Editor of El Observador. Email her at: [email protected]

One of the many families that appreciate Healthy Kids.

� ere was an arts and cra� s table for the various families that a� ended the celebration.

RECIPE

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Yields 4 dozen cookies. Recipe and photo cour-tesy of PaulaDeen.com

Ingredients

1 1/2 cup white chocolate chunks

1 cup chopped macadamia nuts

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon baking soda

3 cup all-purpose � our

2 tablespoon milk

1 teaspoon vanilla

2 large eggs

1 cup granulated sugar

1 cup packed brown sugar

1/2 cup bu� er, so� ened

1/2 cup candied cherries

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

2. In a medium bowl, with electric mixer, cream but-ter and sugars together until light and � u� y. Add eggs and vanilla. Set aside.

3. Si� together � our, soda, and salt. Add milk then add � our, soda, and salt to bu� er mixture.

4. In another bowl, combine nuts, cherries and white chocolate. � en add to mixture, stirring only to blend.

5. Drop by heaping table-spoons onto a greased cookie sheet, 2 inches apart.

6. Bake for approximately 11 to 13 minutes. Cool on wire rack.

Paula Deen’s White Chocolate Cherry Chunkies

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1TECHNOLOGY

NewsUSA

Since its invention, the TV remote has been a huge con-venience, channel sur� ng has never been easier as viewers sit back in the recliner and enjoy the entertainment. Yet, this beautiful piece of tech-nology still comes with some downsides. Forget about losing the remote -- one of the most overwhelming problems for many people is simply using it in the dark.

Considering the popular-ity of watching television with the lights o� , along with the fact that 75 percent of Ameri-cans have vision problems, it is quite surprising that so few remote controls have backlit bu� ons. Even backlit remote controls are far from a perfect solution because they only il-luminate the bu� ons but not the text. � e main problem with backlighting, though, is that it cannot be added to an existing remote control,

Enjoy Watching TV in the Dark?

thus leaving nearly 450 mil-lion remotes in the dark.

For people looking for a more convenient TV-viewing experience, however, a new method of illuminating remote controls is now available. Pop-up Microlites -- nickel-sized lights that stick on remote con-trols -- are designed to illumi-nate both the bu� ons and text.

Pop-up Microlites are easy for anyone of any age to use -- especially for people with less than perfect vision, or people who enjoy watching televi-sion or movies in the dark. No other miniature light available is designed to illuminate the same surface to which it sticks.

For more information, visit www.PopupMicrolite.com.

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SAN FRANCISCO

On November 21, Union Bank, N.A. hosted a grand opening event in celebra-tion of its new, full-service banking offi ce in San Jose. The program, featuring rep-resentatives from two local nonprofi ts, San Jose Vice Mayor Madison Nguyen, San Jose City Councilman Sam Liccardo and Kansen Chu, and a representative from Silicon Valley Cham-ber of Commerce, took place on November 16 at the branch located at 4190 North First Street, Suite 10.

Representatives from two local nonprofi ts includ-ing Alum Rock Jazz and Career Closet were on hand to each accept $1,500 do-nations from Union Bank in honor of its strong com-mitment to community development, education and the arts in San Jose.

“We are pleased to expand our reach in San Jose with this new full-service banking offi ce, and we look forward to furthering our commit-ment to the community,” said Union Bank Regional Execu-tive for the Northern Califor-

UNION BANK LENDS SUPPORT TO LOCAL NONPROFITS

(L-R) Community leaders including San Jose City Councilmen, Sam Liccardo and Kansen Chu, join Union Bank’s Regional Executive for the Northern California Division Elaine Genevro; Branch Man-ager, Anita Flores; San Jose Vice Mayor Madison Nguyen; Regional Manager, Cindi Rosenthal; and California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Director, Dennis King, in a ribbon cu� ing ceremony in celebration of Union Bank’s new banking o� ce in San Jose.

nia Division Elaine Genevro. “Fostering relationships with our customers and com-munity partners is impor-tant to us, and this branch gives us the opportunity to build upon already strong relationships with residents, businesses, and nonprofi ts in San Jose,” added Genevro.

Union Bank is committed

to supporting the local areas that it serves and the com-pany proactively works to promote fi nancial education, which is a key pillar in build-ing healthy communities.

To further improve the quality of life in the com-munities that it serves, the Union Bank Foundation focuses on affordable hous-

ing, community economic development, education, and the environment. This past year, the bank’s charitable investment in local commu-nities totaled $10 million, which included grants, con-tributions, and sponsorships to help fi nance the efforts of nonprofi t organizations within the bank’s geography.

LOS ANGELES, CA

El Servicio de Impuestos Internos (IRS) y sus socios están buscando voluntarios en el norte de California que quieran ayudar a las per-sonas en sus comunidades mediante la preparación de declaraciones de impuestos federales de forma gratuita en el 2012. Millones de per-sonas reciben ayuda con sus impuestos gratis a través de los programas de Asisten-cia Voluntaria de Impues-tos por Ingresos (VITA) y la Consejería para Personas de Edad Avanzada (TCE) cada año. Socios del IRS incluyen organizaciones co-munitarias y grupos locales como United Way y AARP.

Se Necesitan Voluntarios en el Norte de California El año pasado más de

88,000 voluntarios respond-ieron al llamado e hicieron una diferencia preparando más de 3 millones de de-claraciones de impuestos gratis en miles de locali-dades a lo largo de la nación. Los voluntarios de California ayudaron a más de 230,000 contribuyentes durante la pasada temporada de im-puestos. Esto incluye a más de 130,000 personas y famil-ias que viven en el norte de California. “El ser un volun-tario de VITA o TCE en una excelente manera de retribuir a su comunidad y aprender acerca de los impuestos fede-rales al mismo tiempo”, dijo la portavoz del IRS Lourdes

Souss. “Personas de cual-quier edad y origen están bienvenidas para servir, y hay un puesto para cualquier persona que quiera ayudar.

Los voluntarios son cer-tifi cados para preparar de-claraciones de impuestos sencillas para las perso-nas cuyos ingresos son de $50,000 o menos. Durante la temporada de impues-tos, los voluntarios pueden ayudar en tres capacidades:

1. Preparadores de declara-ciones de impuestos, instructores y evaluadores de calidad

2. Coordinador de local (su-pervisor o administrador de local)

3. Saludadores e intérpretes

Los coordinadores de locales también pueden preparar declaraciones de impuestos. Los saluda-dores generalmente tam-bién pueden responder a preguntas sencillas y dis-tribuir los formularios.

El entrenamiento se lleva a cabo generalmente entre noviembre y enero y los vol-untarios en general estudian en línea. Aquellos que estén interesados en ser voluntar-ios pueden enviar un correo electrónico a [email protected]. Hay más infor-mación disponible en www.IRS.gov, palabras clave: Voluntarios de Impuestos.

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1ENTERTAINMENT

Mario Jiménez

El Observador

El día 4 de diciembre se le rinde honores y culto a Santa Bárbara, santa que vivió du-rante el siglo III. Fue la hija primogénita de un exitoso mercader de nombre Dios-corus. Su humildad y belleza hicieron que muchos jóvenes le pretendieran, pero su pa-dre quién siempre fue des-piadado con ella al saberla cristiana, le hizo encerrar en lo alto de una torre para desanimar a todo aquel que quisiese casarse con ella. Al estar cautiva, Santa Bárbara pidió tener tres ventanas en vez de dos, con ello se estaría representando a la santísima trinidad. Su padre intento disuadirla e intentó obligarla a que renunciara a su fe, mas sin embargo, ella nunca se

El Culto a Santa Bárbaradoblegó, por lo cual su propio progenitor intentó asesinarla pero sin éxito, porque en ese instante fue transportada mil-agrosamente desde una de las ventanas hasta una cueva en las profundidades del bosque. Entonces comenzaron las pes-quisas para atraparla, su pa-dre con la ayuda de más de cien hombres emprendieron la búsqueda que daría fruto a los pocos días. Según relata la leyenda, fue su propio padre quién se encargó de torturarla hasta causarle la muerte, pues pre� rió ver a su hija muerta antes de saberla cristiana. Cuando Dioscurus retornaba a casa después de tal des-piadada faena, fue calcinado por un rayo que redujo su cuerpo a un puñado de ceni-zas. Los � eles suelen pedirle a Santa Bárbara protección

contra enemigos, entes malig-nos, fuerzas ocultas, hechizos, brujería, envidia, fuerzas extrañas y poderes ocultos.

Según la antigua tradición a la santa se le ofrendan velas color rojo y manzanas rojas.

Oración

Acudimos a ti Santa Bár-bara bendita para que te con-viertas en la � el benefactora.

A ti clamamos de buena fe para que guíes nuestro send-ero y nos lleves a la presencia y poder del Redentor. Vir-gen santa, virgen pura, vir-gen de sublime veneración, con tu espada vencedora sálvanos de la traición. Que tu manto encantador sea el refugio que nos brinde por siempre abrigo y consuelo.

Amén.

Regresa Mónica Naranjo con el espectáculo “Madame Noir”

La cantante Mónica Naranjo visitará México el próximo año.

México

Notimex

“Madame Noir” es mucho más que un concierto, es un espectáculo con tintes teatrales que arrastrará al público a un mundo de fantasía donde se mezclará

la fi cción con la realidad.Mónica Naranjo da vida

a “Madame Noir”, acompa-ñada de una serie de diver-tidos personajes y de Pepe Herrero al piano. El público podrá participar al acudir vestido de la época y formar parte de este backstage.

“Madame Noir” trasla-da a la gente a los años más glamurosos y dora-dos del cine negro. Un tributo a las fascinantes, seductoras y caprichosas divas que han hecho so-ñar a varias generaciones.

México

Notimex

Aunque no saben cuántos discos más lan-zarán, los integrantes del grupo Mercurio están de regreso en la música debido a la petición de sus fans, por lo que pre-sentaron el disco “Re-acción en cadena”, que incluye algunos éxi-tos y temas inéditos.

Vuelve Mercurio a la escena musical

ENTERTAINMENT

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México

Notimex

Tras el éxito obtenido este año, el actor Aarón Díaz lan-zará su calendario edición 2012, en el que mostrará fotos más atrevidas y sexys.

Bajo el título “Aarón Díaz regresa”, el histrión presenta el calendario que ofrecerá imágenes diverti-das y sensuales, de la mano del fotógrafo Uriel San-tana, con quien repite fór-

Promete Aarón Díaz fotos más atrevidas

mula en cuanto al diseño.

Fue lanzado con una cam-paña promocional a través de YouTube, en la que mues-tra un detrás de cámaras y escenas de la sesión de fotos, además, el actor advierte con la frase: “Está mejor cuando lo dejas a la imaginación”.

Estará a la venta a par-tir de los primeros días de diciembre en puestos de revistas a nivel nacional.

Humans! You are cordial-ly invited to a feast for the senses with the Dec. 6th re-lease of “THE SIMPSONS” SEASON 14 Blu-ray and DVD from the foolish earth-lings at Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment.

“THE SIMPSONS” SEA-SON 14 Blu-ray and DVD are loaded with bonus fea-tures including the incred-ible 300th episode starring Tony Hawk and blink-182. Additionally, the Blu-ray

“The Simpsons” Season 14 on Blu-Ray & DVDand DVD are packed with deleted scenes, features and never-before-seen footage, audio commentaries, sketch galleries, original animated menus, a special language feature and much more.

Other guest stars throughout the season in-clude rock ‘n’ roll legends Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Lenny Kravitz, Tom Petty, Elvis Costello and Brian Setzer. Also paying Spring-fi eld a visit are Elliott Gould,

Marisa Tomei, Little Rich-ard and the dynamic duo of Adam West and Burt Ward.

Este verano se estrenó la adaptación cinematográ-fi ca de “The Help”, el exi-toso best-seller escrito por Kathryn Stockett, saltó a la pantalla grande bajo la di-rección de Tate Taylor para convertirse también en un éxito en las taquillas. El fi lme, protagonizado por Viola Davis, Emma Stone y Octavia Spencer, llega este 6 de diciembre a los hogares en DVD, Blu-ray y varias op-ciones de descarga digital.

Lo que no muchos sa-ben es que tras haber sido rechazada por más de 60 agentes literarios y a pun-to de darse por vencida,

The Help llega en Blu Ray y DVD

Stockett decidió mostrar el manuscrito de su novela a su amigo de la infancia, el director Tate Taylor (“Pretty Ugly People”), quien al leer

la novela se vio inmediata-mente cautivado y prometió convertirla en película aún si no se publicaba, que luego se convertiría en un éxito.

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1LEGAL NOTICES

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

NO. 558575The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Lee’s Village Chi-nese Food, 6477 B-2 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, CA 95120, Santa Clara Co. Lucia Wing Shan Wong, 356 La Strada Dr., Apt 23, San Jose, CA 95123, Pony Tik Wong, 356 La Strada Dr., Apt 23, San Jose, CA 95123. This busi-ness is conducted by husband and wife, registrants have not yet begun business under the fi ctitious busi-ness 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.)Lucia Wing Shan WongDec. 02, 09, 16, 23, 2011.This statement was fi led with the County of Santa Clara on 11/07/11.


NO. 558444The following person(s) is(are) do-ing business, Little Genius Learn-ing Center, Genius Academy, 1640 S. De Anza Blvd., San Jose, CA 95129, Santa Clara Co. Little Ge-nius Learning Center, 1640 S. De Anza Blvd., San Jose, CA 95129. This business is conducted by a corporation, registrant began busi-ness under the fi ctitious business name or names listed here in 1996 - 2009. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)Little Genius Learning CenterJean Lee/PresidentDec. 02, 09, 16, 23, 2011.This statement was fi led with the County of Santa Clara on 11/23/11.


NO. 558252The following person(s) is(are) do-ing business, OneStopSteve, Steve Kiss Consulting, 745 Bucher Av-enue, Santa Clara, CA 95051, Santa Clara Co. Steven Kiss, 745 Bucher Ave., Santa Clara, CA 95051. This business is conducted by an indi-vidual, registrant began business under the fi ctitious business name or names listed here in 01/01/2011. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)Steve KissDec. 02, 09, 16, 23, 2011.This statement was fi led with the County of Santa Clara on 11/17/11.


NO. 558120The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Sunnyvale Chi-ropractic Group, Sunnyvale Chi-ropractic Center, Sunnyvale Chi-ropractic, Sunnyvale Chiropractic Offi ces, Wilson Family Chiropractic, Sunnyvale Chiropractic Clinic, 201 S. Mary Ave., Ste. 2, Sunny-vale, CA 94086, Santa Clara Co. Anthony Wilson, 563-B McKinley

Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086. This business is conducted by an indi-vidual, registrant began business under the fi ctitious business name or names listed here in 06/08/11. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)Anthony WilsonDec. 02, 09, 16, 23, 2011.This statement was fi led with the County of Santa Clara on 11/15/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENTNO. 557872

The following person(s) is(are) do-ing business, Bundles of Joy Day Care, 645 Shirecrest Ct., San Jose, CA 95123, Santa Clara Co. Liz-zette Lyla Vela, 645 Shirecrest Ct., San Jose, CA 95123. This busi-ness is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fi ctitious business name or names listed here in 11/07/2011. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)Lizzette Lyla VelaDec. 02, 09, 16, 23, 2011.This statement was fi led with the County of Santa Clara on 11/07/11.


NO. 557763The following person(s) is(are) do-ing business, 191 Restaurant & Bar, 191 Castro Street, Mountain View, CA 94041, Santa Clara Co. Huberto Acevedo Jr. Restaurant, Inc., 7090 Santa Teresa Blvd., San Jose, CA 95139. This business is conducted by a corporation, registrant has not yet begun business under the fi cti-tious business name or names listed here on. “I declare that all informa-tion in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)Huberto Acevedo Jr. Restaurant Inc.Huberto Acevedo/PresidentDec. 02, 09, 16, 23, 2011.This statement was fi led with the County of Santa Clara on 11/03/11.


NO. 557813The following person(s) is(are) do-ing business, Occupy Sovereignty, 21701 Stevens Creek Blvd., Suite 1328, Cupertino, CA 95014, Santa Clara Co. Hedegard Zane, 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd., Cupertino, CA 95014. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not yet begun business under the fi cti-tious business name or names listed here on. “I declare that all informa-tion in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)Zane HedegardDec. 02, 09, 16, 23, 2011.This statement was fi led with the County of Santa Clara on 11/03/11.

AMENDEDORDER TO SHOW CAUSEFOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 111CV209957Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Nicole Ajene Smith, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court fi nds that petitioner, Ni-cole Ajene Smith has fi led a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Nicole Ajene Smith to Nicole Ajene Hamilton. THE COURT ORDERS that all per-sons interested in this matter ap-pear 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 1/24/12 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 hear-ing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.Nov. 29, 2011.Thomas Wm. CainJudge of the Superior CourtDec. 02, 09, 16, 23, 2011.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSEFOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 111CV213703Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: E u -stolia Ibarra, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court fi nds that petitioner, Eustolia Ibarra has fi led a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Abra-ham Ibarra Vallejo to Andres Vallejo Ibarra. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hear-ing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 1/24/12 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 hear-ing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.Nov. 23, 2011.Thomas Wm. CainJudge of the Superior CourtDec. 02, 09, 16, 23, 2011.


NO. 111CV213699Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Bic Wa Hung, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court fi nds that petitioner, Bic Wa Hung has fi led a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Bic Wa Hung to (First) Lily (Middle) Bic Wa Hung (Last) Alberts. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hear-ing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 1/24/12 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 hear-ing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.Nov. 23, 2011.Thomas Wm. CainJudge of the Superior CourtDec. 02, 09, 16, 23, 2011.


NO. 111CV213804Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Tashina Renee Cogliandro, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court fi nds that pe-titioner, Tashina Renee Cogliandro has fi led a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as fol-lows: a. Tashina Renee Cogliandro to Natalya Anna Cogliandro. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing in-dicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 1/10/12 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. 28, 2011.Thomas Wm. CainJudge of the Superior CourtDec. 02, 09, 16, 23, 2011.


NO. 111CV213796Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Gilberto Bueno Mendoza, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court fi nds that pe-titioner, Hilberto Bueno Mendoza has fi led a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. (First) Betzaira (Middle) Guadalupe (Last) Mendoza Ron-dan. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hear-ing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 1/03/12 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 hear-ing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.Nov. 28, 2011.Thomas Wm. CainJudge of the Superior CourtDec. 02, 09, 16, 23, 2011.


NO. 558071The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Wellspent (Debt Elimination Budget Coaching), 453 Edelweiss Dr., San Jose, CA 95136, Santa Clara Co. Darcy Regan, 453 Edeweiss Dr., San Jose, CA 95136. This business is conducted by an in-dividual, registrant began business under the fi ctitious business name or names listed here in 11/22/11. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)Darcy ReganNov. 25; Dec. 02, 09, 16, 2011.This statement was fi led with the County of Santa Clara on 11/22/11.


NO. 111CV213407 Superior Court of California, Coun-ty of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: George William Long Junior, TO ALL INTERESTED PER-SONS: The court fi nds that petition-er, George William Long Junior has fi led a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a de-cree changing names as follows: a. George William Long Junior to King George. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hear-ing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 1/17/12 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 hear-ing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.

Nov. 18, 2011.Thomas Wm. CainJudge of the Superior CourtNov. 25; Dec. 02, 09, 16, 2011.


NO. 111CV211120Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Josue Alexander Per-ez Balcaceres, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court fi nds that peti-tioner, Josue Alexander Perez Balca-ceres has fi led a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.Josue Alexander Perez Balcaceres to Joshua Alexander Bal-

caceres. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hear-ing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 12/20/11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hear-ing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.Oct. 14, 2011.Thomas Wm. CainJudge of the Superior CourtNov. 25; Dec. 02, 09, 16, 2011.


NO. 111CV213646Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the mat-ter of the application of: Felicita Wai Yi Cheung Wong, TO ALL IN-TERESTED PERSONS: The court fi nds that petitioner, Felicity Wai Yi Cheung Wong has fi led a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.Felicity Wai Yi Cheung Wong aka Felicity Wai-Yi Wong aka Wai Yi Felicity Wong aka Wai Yi Wong to Felicity Wai-Yi Cheung. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hear-ing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 1/24/12 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 hear-ing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.Nov. 22, 2011.Thomas Wm. CainJudge of the Superior CourtNov. 25; Dec. 02, 09, 16, 2011.


NO. 558071The following person(s) is(are) do-ing business, Aqui Es Vida, 160 S. Jackson Ave., San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara Co. Ruben Sanchez, 160 S. Jackson Ave., San Jose, CA 95116. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not yet begun business under the fi cti-tious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all informa-tion in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)Aaron R. ResendezNov. 18, 25; Dec. 02, 09, 2011.This statement was fi led with the County of Santa Clara on 11/14/11.


NO. 557666The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Dishes, 3561 El Camino Real #15, Santa Clara, CA 95051, Santa Clara Co. Y & HW Enterprise Inc., 3561 El Camino Real #15, Santa Clara, CA 95051. This business is conducted by a cor-poration, registrant began business under the fi ctitious business name or names listed here in 11/01/2011. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true in-formation which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Y &HW Enterprise Inc.Seung W Yoo/PresidentNov. 18, 25; Dec. 02, 09, 2011.This statement was fi led with the County of Santa Clara on 11/01/11.


NO. 558046The following person(s) is(are) doing business, April Instrument, 1401 Fallen Leaf Lane, Los Altos, CA 94024, Santa Clara Co. Bill Chan, 1401 Fallen Leaf Lane, Los Altos, CA 94024. This business is conducted by an individual, reg-istrant began business under the fi ctitious business name or names listed here in 1994. “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.)Bill S. ChanNov. 18, 25; Dec. 02, 09, 2011.This statement was fi led with the County of Santa Clara on 11/10/11.


NO. 557804The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Angry World, RC World, 760 Saratoga Ave #Z201, San Jose, CA 95129, Santa Clara Co. Ramak Moteizadeh, 760 Sara-toga Ave, #Z201, San Jose, CA 95129. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not yet begun business under the fi cti-tious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all informa-tion in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)Ramak MoteizdehNov. 18, 25; Dec. 02, 09, 2011.This statement was fi led with the County of Santa Clara on 11/03/11.


NO. 557595The following person(s) is(are) do-ing business, JRM Compressor Service, 3242 Stimson Way, San Jose, CA 95135, Santa Clara Co. Michaek Wilkins, 3242 Stimson Way, San Jose, CA 95135. This business is conducted by an indi-vidual, registrant has not yet begun business under the fi ctitious busi-ness name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true in-formation which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)Michael WilkinsNov. 18, 25; Dec. 02, 09, 2011.This statement was fi led with the County of Santa Clara on 10/31/11.


NO. 111CV213326 Superior Court of California, Coun-ty of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Elisabet Flores, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court fi nds that petitioner, Elisabet Flores fi led a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Angela Denise Palomeque Flores to Angela (First) Denise (Middle) Flores Fonseca (Last) 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 peti-tion for change of names should not be granted on 1/10/12 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 gen-eral circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.Nov. 17, 2011.Thomas Wm. CainJudge of the Superior Court

Nov. 18, 25; Dec. 02, 09, 2011.


NO. 111CV213273 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jean Mohamed Sayeed N A Mohamed Cassim, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court fi nds that petitioner, Jean Mo-hamed Sayeed N A Mohamed Cas-sim has fi led a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as fol-lows: a. Jean Mohamed Sayeed N A Mohamed Cassim to Jean Cassim. THE COURT ORDERS that all per-sons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing in-dicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 1/17/12 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 pe-tition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.Nov. 16, 2011.Thomas Wm. CainJudge of the Superior CourtNov. 18, 25; Dec. 02, 09, 2011.


NO. 111CV213200 Superior Court of California, Coun-ty of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Toan Bao Tran, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court fi nds that petitioner, Toan Bao Tran has fi led a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as fol-lows: a. Toan Bao Tran to Kyan Tran. THE COURT ORDERS that all per-sons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing in-dicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 1/10/12 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 pe-tition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.Nov. 16, 2011.Thomas Wm. CainJudge of the Superior CourtNov. 18, 25; Dec. 02, 09, 2011.


NO. 111CV212758 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: ChieuHoang Cat Phan, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court fi nds that petitioner, ChieyHoang Phan has fi led a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a de-cree changing names as follows: a. ChieuHoang Cat Phan to ChieuHo-ang Phan Cronin. 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 peti-tion for change of names should not be granted on 1/17/12 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 gen-eral circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.Nov. 08, 2011.Thomas Wm. CainJudge of the Superior CourtNov. 18, 25; Dec. 02, 09, 2011.


NO. 557111The following person(s) is(are) do-ing business, Fancy Tile. 5440 Cen-tury Parkway, San Jose, CA 95111, Santa Clara Co. Thong Tran, 5440 Century Way, San Jose, CA 95111. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began busi-ness under the fi ctitious business name or names listed here in 1993. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true in-formation which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)Thong TranNov. 11, 18, 25; Dec. 02, 2011.This statement was fi led with the County of Santa Clara on 10/14/11.


NO. 556954The following person(s) is(are) do-ing business, Moon Sleep Lab, 994 Pondorosa Ave Apt. 4, Sunnyvale, CA 94086, Santa Clara Co. Hongli Corporation, 994 Pondorosa Ave., Apt. 4, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 . This business is conducted by a corpo-ration, registrant has not yet begun business under the fi ctitious busi-ness name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true in-formation which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)Hongli CorporationXinzheng Xi/CEONov. 11, 18, 25; Dec. 02, 2011.This statement was fi led with the County of Santa Clara on 10/11/11.


NO. 557947The following person(s) is(are) do-ing business, The Raytones, 1111 Reed Ave., Unit C., Sunnyvale, CA 94086, Santa Clara Co. Alex De Luca, 1111 Reed Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086. This business is con-ducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fi ctitious business name or names listed here in 02/08/2008. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who de-clares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)Alex De LucaNov. 11, 18, 25; Dec. 02, 2011.This statement was fi led with the County of Santa Clara on 11/08/11.


NO. 557917The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Colima Concrete Busters, 66 Calle de Guadalupe, San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara Co. Victor Silva, 66 Calle de Guadalupe, San Jose, CA 95116. This business is conducted by an individual, regis-trant began business under the fi cti-tious business name or names listed here in 09/13/2006. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)Victor SilvaNov. 11, 18, 25; Dec. 02, 2011.This statement was fi led with the County of Santa Clara on 11/08/11.


NO. 557912The following person(s) is(are) do-ing business, Zazueta Landscap-ing, 585 Vasona Ave., Los Gatos, CA 95032, Santa Clara Co. J. Mariano Zazueta, 585 Vasona Ave., Los Gatos, CA 95032. This busi-ness is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under

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NO. 557812The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Computerized Tinting, 1721 Rogers Ave. Suite N, San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara Co. Tony Tran, 647 Tully Rd #4, San Jose, CA 95111. This busi-ness is conducted by an individual, registrant has not yet begun busi-ness under the fi ctitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true in-formation which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)Tony TranNov. 11, 18, 25; Dec. 02, 2011.This statement was fi led with the County of Santa Clara on 11/03/11.


NO. 557792The following person(s) is(are) do-ing business, Super VAC Sweeping Services, 502 S. Sunset Ave., San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara Co. Jose Damaso Rojas, 502 S. Sunset Ave., San Jose, CA 95116, Silvano Rojas-Ponce, 502 S. Sunset Ave. San Jose, CA 95116. This busi-ness is conducted by a general part-nership, registrant began business under the fi ctitious business name or names listed here in 11/01/2011. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true in-formation which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)Jose Damaso Rojas. – Silvano Rojas-PonceNov. 11, 18, 25; Dec. 02, 2011.This statement was fi led with the County of Santa Clara on 11/03/11.


NO. 557686The following person(s) is(are) doing business, BODYBYDALE, (BBD), BBD Fitness, 521 Hope Terr #2, Sunnyvale, CA 95085, Santa Clara Co. Dale Smith, 521 Hope Ter. #2, Sunnyvale, CA 95085. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not yet begun business under the fi cti-tious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who de-clares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)Dale A. SmithNov. 11, 18, 25; Dec. 02, 2011.This statement was fi led with the County of Santa Clara on 11/01/11.


NO. 557649The following person(s) is(are) do-ing business, Schein & Cai Bank-rupcy Law Group, 111 N. Market St. Suite 1020, San Jose, CA 95113, Santa Clara Co. Jingming Cai, 21770 Heber Way, Saratoga, CA 95070, Gang Yuan, 1920 Byron St., Palo Alto, CA 94301. This busi-ness is conducted by a limited li-ability partnership, registrant has not yet begun business under the

fi ctitious 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.)Schein & Cai LLPJingming Cai/PartnerNov. 11, 18, 25; Dec. 02, 2011.This statement was fi led with the County of Santa Clara on 11/01/11.


NO. 557608The following person(s) is(are) doing business, WiserSoft, 20269 Sea Gull Way, Saratoga, CA 95070, Santa Clara Co. Eric Pang, 20269 Sea Gull Way, Sara-toga, CA 95070. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not yet begun busi-ness under the fi ctitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true in-formation which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)Eric PangNov. 11, 18, 25; Dec. 02, 2011.This statement was fi led with the County of Santa Clara on 10/31/11.


NO. 557290The following person(s) is(are) doing business, AA Novelty, 806 Bamboo Palm Court, San Jose, CA 95133, Santa Clara Co. Sarabjit Singh, 806 Bamboo Palm Court, San Jose, CA 95133. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not yet begun business under the fi ctitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true informa-tion which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)Sarabjit SinghNov. 11, 18, 25; Dec. 02, 2011.This statement was fi led with the County of Santa Clara on 10/20/11.


NO. 556967The following person(s) is(are) doing business, M & G General Maintenance dba Steambay Con-struction, 12965 Sycamore Ave., San Martin, CA 95046, Santa Clara Co. Aurora Muñoz, 12965 Sycamore Ave., San Martin, CA 95046, Edwin Pauneto Jr., 305 Vineyard Town Center #73, Morgan Hill, CA 95037. This business is conducted by a gen-eral partnership, registrant has not yet begun business under the fi ctitious 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.)Aurora MuñozNov. 11, 18, 25; Dec. 02, 2011.This statement was fi led with the County of Santa Clara on 10/12/11.


NO. 111CV212909 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the mat-ter of the application of: Fredrick Ernest Corbi, TO ALL INTEREST-ED PERSONS: The court fi nds that petitioner, Frederick Ernest Corvi has fi led a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court

for a decree changing names as follows: a. Frederick Ernest Corvi aka Fred Corvi to Lucas Freder-ick Corvi. 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 peti-tion for change of names should not be granted on 1/10/12 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 circula-tion, printed in the county of Santa Clara.Nov. 10, 2011.Thomas Wm. CainJudge of the Superior CourtNov. 11, 18, 25; Dec. 02, 2011.


NO. 111CV212414 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Krishna Jayanthi Palaniswamy & Nabil Aref, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court fi nds that petitioners, Krishna Jayanthi Palaniswamy & Nabil Aref have fi led a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Tarek Abdelrahman Aref to Tarek Nabil Aref, b. Krishna Jayanthi Palaniswamy to Jayanthi Palaniswamy. THE COURT OR-DERS 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 1/03/12 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 succes-sive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Ob-servador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.Nov. 02, 2011.Thomas Wm. CainJudge of the Superior CourtNov. 11, 18, 25; Dec. 02, 2011.


NO. 111CV212256 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Zhanna Anatoliy Skots & Shahin Bubupour, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court fi nds that petitioners, Zhanna Anatoliy Skots & Shahin Bubupour have fi led a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as fol-lows: a. Zhanna Anatoliy Skots to Zhanna Ana Ohanesyan b.Shahin Bubupour to Shahen Ohane-syan c. Patrick Skots Bubupour to Patrick Ohanesyan d. Alik Skots Bubupour to Alik Ohanesyan. 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 1/03/12 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. 31, 2011.Thomas Wm. Cain

Judge of the Superior CourtNov. 11, 18, 25; Dec. 02, 2011.

AMENDEDORDER TO SHOW CAUSEFOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 111CV211180 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the mat-ter of the application of: Melissa Esperansa Devia, TO ALL INTER-ESTED PERSONS: The court fi nds that petitioner, Melissa Es-peransa Devia has fi led a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree chang-ing names as follows: a. Melissa Esperansa Devia to Miel Jolie Noire. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this mat-ter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 12/27/11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circula-tion, printed in the county of Santa Clara.Nov. 03, 2011.Thomas Wm. CainJudge of the Superior CourtNov. 11, 18, 25; Dec. 02, 2011.

STATEMENT OF ABANDON-MENT OF USE OF FICTI-TIOUS BUSINESS NAME

FILE NO. 557365The following person(s) has/have abandoned the use of the fi ctitious business name(s). The informa-tion given below is as it appeared on the fi ctitious business name statement that was fi led at the County Clerk-Recorder’s offi ce. Liz Nails, 1375 Blossom Hill Rd. #29, San Jose, CA 95118. Filed in Santa Clara County on 10/29/2008 under fi le no. 516116. Tracy Duong, 85 Birch Lane, San Jose, CA 95127. This business was conducted by an individual. I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct ( A registrant who declares as true in-formation which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Tracy DuongNov. 11, 18, 25; Dec. 02, 2011.This statement was fi led with the County of Santa Clara on 10/21/11.

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The holidays are about seasonal traditions and mak-ing merry with family and friends, but sometimes it can be overwhelming to have so many events to attend and to-do lists to complete. In fact, more than 80 percent of Americans fi nd the holi-day season to be “somewhat” or “very” stressful, accord-ing to an About.com poll. As you plan celebrations and gift giving, forget the stress and consider these 10 tips to keep you organized, spirited, and best of all, relaxed and ready to enjoy the season.

1. Start the day with a smile - The holidays are a season of giving and shar-ing. Treat your coworker to a cup of coffee or holiday treat, or simply wish a stranger a happy holiday season. An unexpected surprise for a friend will make her day and also keep your spirits high.

2. Be ready for anything - Alleviate last-minute stress by having goodies on hand should a visitor stop by un-expectedly. You don’t have to go out of your way. Stock up on simple, easy-access essentials like your favor-ite holiday snack mix and Starbucks(R) Christmas Blend. Impress guests by brewing one cup at a time, especially for them, with a Starbucks Pour-Over Kit.

3. Personalize it - Make every gift stand out with per-sonalized wrapping paper. Jenn Sbranti, editor-in-chief and founder of Hostess with the Mostess recommends us-ing creative rubber stamps or stencils with festive-colored inks and paints to decorate white or kraft paper with your favorite holiday im-ages. Take it up a notch with a gift-wrap-making party complete with fes-tive music and your favorite holiday snacks and drinks.

10 holiday tips on gi� ing, entertaining and celebrating

without the stress

4. Give gifts that everyone will love - Know someone who can’t go a day with-out their favorite coffee or espresso beverage? Look no further than the coffee shop around the corner or for a gift that everyone loves, like a new coffee mug, travel tumbler or a gift card. Quick and easy, these gifts are no-brainers and sure to please.

5. Treat yourself - Remem-ber to do something nice for yourself too. Whether it’s in-dulging in quiet time with a new book by the fi re or an af-ternoon treat, relax and en-joy. Grab a Starbucks Choco-late Creme Whoopie Pie for a perfectly sized treat less than 200 calories. Pair it with a Skinny Peppermint Mo-cha for an afternoon break.

6. Give back - Make a do-nation, big or small, to your favorite charity. Whether it’s giving to a local animal shelter or contributing to the neighborhood food bank, ev-ery bit helps and there’s noth-ing better than giving back during the holiday season.

7. Start fun, new traditions - Instead of the same old hol-iday cookies, create a major “wow” factor with holiday cake pops. Gather family and friends to bake and decorate with the new Starbucks Cake Pop Kit. For a festive presen-tation, display the fi nished cake pops in pretty boxes lined with gift wrap covered Styrofoam. Your creations

will look like they came from a seasoned pastry chef and stand out among all the traditional cookie baskets.

8. Old holiday movie night with the kids - Intro-duce your kids to the clas-sics. From “Miracle on 34th Street” to “It’s a Wonderful Life,” these movies are sure to bring back fond memories for you and create a memora-ble impression on your kids.

9. Plan ahead for travel - Airport delays and long fl ights can take their toll. Keep your energy level up and frustrations down, even in the most trying cir-cumstances. Bring along your favorite pair of cozy socks, invest in noise-cancelling headphones, a good book, and a stash of Starbucks VIA Christmas Blend for a perfect cup of seasonal coffee on the go.

10. Recharge with a non-holiday day - You’ll enjoy the hustle and bustle of the busy season more with a break. Refresh with a non-holiday day of activities. Hit the salon, check out that ex-hibit you’ve been eying at the museum, or take a leisurely stroll. A day away to recharge is the best cure for season-al stress and frustration.

Celebrate festive gather-ings and joyous occasions this season stress-free and make the season merry and memo-rable with friends and family.

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Free admission will be given to those who take VTA to the event on Saturdays in December (with the ex-

Earn Free Admission to Global Winter Wonderlandception of Christmas Eve). Simply deboard at the Great America Light Rail Station or the two bus stops nearest the entrance to Global Win-ter Wonderland between the hours of 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. and show a valid VTA fare

to personnel. Shop, taste and experience the world by visit-ing the Global Marketplace, Food Court and Village. Enjoy arts and crafts, dance and music performances, carnival rides and arcades, as well as a number of spe-

� e festival covers more than nine acres, showcasing hundreds of larger-than-life replicas, some of them more than 50-feet tall and nearly 100-feet wide, that will light up the sky using 30,000 energy-e� cient light bulbs.Photo by Rodolfo Duran.

cial events and contests.

Be inspired by gigantic illuminated lanterns de-picting the world’s greatest architectural achievements such as the Taj Mahal, the Eiffel Tower, Chichen Itza and the Golden Gate Bridge.

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Barcelona, (Notimex).- El defensa de Barcelona, Gerard Piqué, podría quedar fuera del Clásico ante Real Madrid en el estadio Santiago Bernabéu, si la RFEF decide que el jugador aún debe cumplir un partido adicional de sanción, tras acumular cinco amonestaciones.

Lea la nota completa en nuestro sitio web: www.el-observador.com.

Piqué podría quedar fuera del Clásico

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