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(423) 471-0596óPara Atención en Español

Marisol Muñoz-Kiehne, PhD

Ala mayoría de los niños les encantaque les lean. ¿Sabía usted que ade-más del placer de sentarse en la

falda de un adulto para escuchar un cuento, elleerle a los niños es de lo mejor que puede hacerpara ayudarles a progresar en la escuela?

La lectura estimula las habilidades del len-guaje y del cerebro en general, y alienta la ima-ginación, la curiosidad, y la creatividad. Eldesarrollar temprano las destrezas del lenguajeestablece un fundamento sólido para el apren-dizaje de la lectura en la escuela, mientras quelas dificultades en la lectura pueden llevar alfracaso escolar y a una estima propia dismi-nuida. Los niños a quienes no se les lee estánen desventaja, y fácilmente pueden atrasarse enlos estudios.

Aunque las investigaciones han destacadocontundentemente la importancia del leerle alos niños pequeños, a la mayoría de los niñosmenores de 5 años no se les lee diariamente.

¿Por Qué?* Los desafíos que encaran las familias de

bajos ingresos, quienes no pueden comprar li-bros y no tienen acceso a bibliotecas, o a librosen el idioma que leen los padres.

* A algunos padres de familia no se les leyóde niños, por lo que no entienden lo importanteque es.

* Los padres de familia trabajan días largosy están cansados cuando regresan del trabajo.

* La prisa cotidiana en la sociedad modernano conduce a la lectura de libros.

* Muchos niños tienen televisores dondeduermen, o está prendido en casa todo el día.

¿Qué Hacer?* Encuentre bibliotecas públicas y saquen

10 libros semanalmente. Pídale sugerencias ala bibliotecaria, y permita que sus niños elijanlibros que le atraen.

* Implemente horas de lectura familiar.Los niños mayores pueden leerle a los menores,y los padres pueden leer libros, periódicos o re-vistas. Tomen turnos leyendo en alta voz sitiene niños que saben leer.

* Hagan un intercambio de libros con susvecinos o amigos. Todos traen libros ya leídos,y salen con libros nuevos para la biblioteca fa-miliar.

* Donen libros usados a escuelas, clínicas,iglesias, y refugios.

* Establezca límites al tiempo de ver tele-visión o usar medios electrónicos.

* Empiece una rutina de lectura a la horade dormir; reduce el estrés y fortalece los vín-culos afectuosos.

* Explore programas tales como Reach Outand Read, donde los niños reciben libros gratisen su clínica de salud (http://www.reachoutan-dread.org), Raising a Reader, donde los centrospre-escolares le prestan a los niños libros paraleer en casa (http://www.raisingareader.org) yBring Me a Book, donde ayudan a las agenciasy organizaciones sin fines lucrativos a desarro-llar una biblioteca para niños(http://www.bringmeabook.org).

Las investigaciones concluyen que el quelos niños lean libros puede ser tan efectivocomo el que asistieran a la escuela de verano.Por lo tanto, ¡a leer se ha dicho, como diversióny como educación!

Agradecemos a Nurse Rona de “ChildhoodMatters,” por la versión original de este artículoen inglés.

Escuche a la Doctora Marisol en NuestrosNiños los domingos de 8 a 9 AM en La Kalle100.7/105.7 FM, KBBF La Nuestra 89.1 FM,KLOK Tricolor 99.5 FM, Jose 107.1 FM y KMBX700 AM. Para más información, llame al 1-866-99NINOS y visite www.nuestrosninos.com.

Leer para Disfrutar y para Triunfar

Community

Por David FigueroaCónsul General de México en San José

Con gran entusiasmo, hemos re-cibido la noticia de que la Se-cretaría de Educación Pública

en colaboracióncon el Instituto delos Mexicanos enel Exterior, ofre-cerá 1000 becaspara que nuestrosconnacionales queradican en el exte-rior cursen una li-

cenciatura en el sistema abierto y adistancia.

El anuncio de las becas ofrecidas porambas Instituciones, se recibe en un mo-mento en el que se requiere mejorar lascondiciones de vida de nuestra comunidadinmigrante mexicana y elevar su nivel deescolaridad.

La creación del programa de Educa-ción Superior Abierta y a Distancia(ESAD) es un programa piloto que ofrecelicenciaturas en: Administración de empre-sas turísticas, desarrollo comunitario, ges-tión y administración de pequeñas ymedianas empresas, ingeniería en tecnolo-gía ambiental y mercadotecnia internacio-nal.

Estos programas constituyen una granoportunidad para que los mexicanos queradican en cualquier país del mundo, fuera

de México, sin importar su edad, situacióneconómica o condición migratoria, ingre-sen a un programa de educación superior.Además la ventaja de que sea una oportu-nidad virtual permite mayor flexibilidadentre los estudios y las actividades labora-les.

El Instituto de los Mexicanos en el Ex-terior impulsa diferentes iniciativas en ma-teria educativa, mismas que se presentanen 7 áreas: educación superior, virtual y adistancia, educación para jóvenes y adul-tos, programas binacionales de educaciónmigrante, becas para mexicanos en el ex-terior y otros programas en beneficio de lacomunidad en el exterior.

La educación en México, como encualquier parte del mundo, es la clave parael desarrollo integral de las personas y porlo tanto de la sociedad en general. NuestroGobierno, es responsable de proveer mejo-res herramientas de educación para sus ciu-dadanos, dentro y fuera del territorio asícomo los ciudadanos somos responsablesde responder con compromiso y calidadpara sacar adelante al país por medio denuestra educación integral. El éxito de unpaís, de un estado y una ciudad radica encerrar la brecha académica. Ya lo hemosdicho que en la medida en que se logre ele-var el nivel académico, en esa medida seacotará la brecha que separa a nuestra co-munidad del resto de los grupos étnicosque compiten en el actual mercado laboralestadounidense. Δ

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“THEY AREN’T COMING”

THEY KEEP COMING to the UnitedStates -- the men and women from ruralMexico -- to work in the flower fields,

nurseries, avocado groves and sundry jobsthroughout the country. Some would say that theyare coming as criminal invaders. However, illegalalien crossings from Mexico are down this year rel-ative to last year and the year before. Why?

So say rabid anti-immigrant groups such as theCenter for Immigration studies (CIS), a John Tan-ton uber-radical organization in Washington.

There are an estimated 12 million (or fewer) il-legals. mostly Mexicans, living and working in thecountry. “Soon, however, fewer of them will becoming here to work.” Watching the Sunday newsshows validated that statement when the WhiteHouse revealed the number of illegal bordercrossers in Arizona alone is down 20 percent froma year ago. In the past three years, many expertsdeclare the drop is closer to 30 percent. Regardless,fewer illegals are coming to the USA from Mex-ico.

Is it because of stronger border enforcement ormore Border Patrol Agents? Or is it official hyste-ria in Arizona’s legislature with its controversialand likely unconstitutional heavy-handed anti-ille-gal law, SB 1070?

No. In that column I wrote in 2000, I stated,“The supply of willing Mexican emigres to theUnited States will shrink in coming years. Withina decade, the number of Mexicans illegally enter-ing the United States will diminish to the point ofendangering the production of our food supply.” Adecade later, illegal border crossings have fallendramatically.

Reasons: Birth and fertility rates. Accordingto the New York Times and the CIA World FactBook, Mexican women gave birth to 7 children perin 1965. That rate dropped to 2.5 in 1999 and anestimated 2.31 in 2010. (Aside: The CIS “esti-mates” that Mexican immigrant women, legal andillegal, in the USA have a 3.5 birth rate, a thirdhigher than the general American population. Anoutcome is that many American farmers in theWest and Southwest complain now that there aren’tenough workers to pick crops and crops are rottingin the fields.

The steady decline can be attributed to plung-ing birth rates, little else counts.

Mexico City with its urban millions led theway in lower births. The declining birth rate spreadto the rural areas that have long supplied the youngmen who immigrated to The North, El Norte. Thisis the result of a 30-year-long birth-control pro-gram hustled in every rural village by the Mexicangovernment.

Despite mild opposition from the CatholicChurch, the PAN governments of Vicente Fox and

Felipe Calderon persisted in promoting this pro-gram. The country will soon reap the double-edgedrewards of a declining birth rate. Mexican women,who traditionally have not worked outside thehome have entered the workforce, which also con-tributes to the drop in national fertility rates.

As Mexico's economy grows and modernizes,more and more real jobs are created. This growththeoretically absorbs those rural farmers who havebeen displaced by cheaper American corn. Thecheaper corn that replaced inefficient and moneylosing small-plot corn agriculture practiced inMexico for decades. Mexican consumers benefitby cheaper American corn despite cries from anti-NAFTA people that the agreement is “destroying”traditional agriculture.

As the number of young people, especiallyrural young men, shrinks, an unprecedented situa-tion may come to pass: Mexico will have more jobsthan people to work them. Consequently, wageswill rise.

Thus, as the promise of NAFTA is becomingreality in Mexico, Mexicans will have all the jobsthey can fill in Mexico. They won't need to comehere looking for subsistence work. At least, that'sthe theory. When? The phenomenon actuallybegan five years ago and proceeds into the future.

Mexican demographer Agustin Escobar said in2000 that for 15 years, the number of working-ageMexicans entering the labor force remained steady."We needed emigration to help our people findwork," he said. "But now we can see a future whichis going to be quite different from the 1980s and1990s."

I wrote in 2000, “Escobar thinks that by 2010the number of Mexican emigrants to the UnitedStates will decrease to such an extent that itwill, pose problems for the U.S. economy. Specif-ically for California's agricultural economy.” Howprescient -- for that is exactly what has happened.

Farm owner s think that the percentage of ille-gal aliens in the farm work force might be as highas 80 percent. California depends on illegal immi-grant labor to pick almost all crops in the most pro-ductive farmland in the country. If illegals fromMexico aren't there to pick the crops, who will?

We now know two things: (1) smaller numbersof Mexican men will come North as their popula-tion cohort decreases; (2) as the Mexican labormarket constricts because of lower birth rates,Mexican wage rates will rise obviating the need ofentry level working Mexican men to come to theUSA. That is happening today.

Proof: Fewer Mexicans coming illegally to theUSA, a trend that started long before Arizona eventhought of its infamous SB 1070 law.

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Los Hot BoxersWhen: July 23, 9:00 p.m.Where: The Blank Club in San JoseInfo: www.myspace.com/loshotboxers

Butch Escobar?s Unfiltered Under-groundWhen: July 28, 8: p.m.Where: The Improv in San JoseInfo: www.myspace.com/butchescobar

Informational Outreach, USCISWhen: Wednesday, August 4, 10 a.m. to 1p.m.Where: Watsonville Main Library 275 MainStreetInfo: (415)844-5250

RENTWhen: Now through Aug 29Where: City Lights Theater Company in SanJoseInfo: (408) 295-4200 or www.cltc.org

Grand Opening of Andrew P. HillWhen: July 25 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.mWhere: History ParkInfo: www.vpa.org

Summer Day Camp at GuadalupeRiver ParkWhen: Monday, August 2nd through Fri-day, August 6thWhere: Guadalupe River ParkInfo: www.grpg.org or call 408-298-7657

Book Into Film: The Namesake Discus-sion Group at the Berkeley Public Library When: Sunday, July 25, at 1:30 p.m. Where: Berkeley Public LibraryInfo: http://www.berkeleypubliclibrary.org

The Tech Museum presents "GenghisKahn: The Exhibition"When: Through AugustWhere: The Tech Museum in San JoseInfo: www.thetech.org

Human Trafficking in San JoseWhen: August 4, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.Where: Vineland Branch Library, Commu-nity RoomInfo: (408) 808-3000

Music in the Park: Pete Escovedo Or-chestraWhen: July 29 from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.Where: Cesar Chavez Park in DowntownSan JoseInfo: (408) 279-1775, or check www.sj-downtown.com

AZTEC DANCE!When: Every Tuesday From 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.Where: MACLA Theater 510 South 1stStreet, San JoseInfo: (408) 998-2783 orwww.maclaarte.org

Stern Grove FestivalWhen: June 20 through August 22Where: Sigmund Stern Grove, located at 19th Avenue and Sloat Boulevard in SanFranciscoInfo: www.sterngrove.org or call (415)252-6252

Latinas Contra Cancer Presents The National Latino Cancer SummitWhen: July 28-29Where: Mission Bay Conference Center inSan FranciscoInfo: www.latinascontracancer.org

SAVE THE DATEThe Opera of San JoseWhen: September 11, - May 8, 2011Where: California Theatre in San JoseInfo: 408-437-4450                                 

Music in the Park: ForeverlandWhen: August 5, from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.Where: Cesar Chavez Park in DowntownSan JoseInfo: (408) 279-1775

Music in the Park: Y&TWhen: August 19 from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.Where: Cesar Chavez Park in DowntownSan JoseInfo: (408) 279-1775

CET 43rd AnniversaryWhen: August 27Where: The Fairmont Hotel170 South Market Street, San JoseInfo: www.cetweb.org

Music in the Park: Pato BantonWhen: August 26 from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.Where: Cesar Chavez Park in DowntownSan JoseInfo: (408) 279-1775

“Rocky Horror Picture Show”When: July 28 at 8:15 p.mWhere: SoFA District (South First andWilliam streets), downtown San JoseInfo: (408) 279-1775 or http://www.sj-downtown.com/Starlight_Cinemas.html\

6ta. Celebración del Club DemocráticoDía: 31 de julioHora: 11:00am a 1:30pmLugar: Parque Rainbow

Apertura de la casa Andrew HillDía: Domingo 25 de julioHora: 1:30pmLugar:Victorian Preservation Association Parque Kelley

Se necesita padres adoptivosEl Condado de San Clara busca a padresPara la crianza de pre adolescentes, ado-lescentes yPequeños con necesidades especialesInformes: www.sccgov.org/fpr (408)299-5437.

Visita a CampesinosConosca la realidad de los campesinosDía: 7 de AgostoLugar: Expedición parte del Colegio Comunitario San Jose2100 Moorpark Ave. Hora: 3 a 9pmCosto: $25Informes(408) 460-2999 31 de Julio fecha límite de inscripción

Clases de Lucha libreGratis a niños de 5to a 8vo gradoDía: Hasta el 20 de agostoHora: 6pm- 8pmLugar: Mtn. View Sports Pavillion1185 Castro St.informes: 1(650)903-6331

Orquesta Sinfónica de San FranciscoCelebra Bicentenario de México gratisDía: 25 de julioHora: 2 pm. - 4 p.m.Lugar: Parque Dolores de San FranciscoDolores St and 18th St.San Francisco, CA 94110

Festival en Redwood CityCelebra diversidad étnicaDía: 22 de agostoHora: 10:00 am en adelanteLugar: Middlefield Rd, Redwood CityEntre la Avenida Primera y QuintaInformes: (650)368-2497

Exhibición fotográfica100 años de la Corte en el Condado de SanMateoDía: Al 31 de diciembreHora: 10am - 4pm

History Museum,Grand Rotunda, Main Level2200 Broadway in Redwood CityCosto: $2.50 adultos, $1.50 estudiantes yancianosNiños menores de 5 no pagan

Se buscan voluntariosPara hacer encuestasDías: Miércoles 6pm a 9pmDomingos: 3pm a 6pmLlamar a: Cesar(408) 421-2895

Done SangreLlame al 1-800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767)Visite redcrossblood.org

Copa EODías: Todos los domingosHora: 9:00 am a 12:00pmLugar: Escuela Randall3100 Edsel Dr.Milpitas, Ca

Clases de costuraUna alternativa para establecerun negocioDías: martes y miércolesHora: 5:00 pm a 8:00 pmLugar: CET701 Vine st. San Jose, CASalón 129Info: 408.287.7924

¿Necesita hacerse ciudadano?Le enseñan cómo llenar los documentosInfo: (408) 396-0017

Verde en casaOrganización ACTERRARemodela casa gratuitamenteInformes: 650) 962-9876 ext. 354Elizabeth Sarmiento.

¿Necesita Comida?Informes: 1-800-984-3663SecondHarvestFood.org

CensoConsultas en Español1-866-928-2010

Servicios de InmigraciónOrganización de San José que ayuda a in-migrantesS.I.R.E.NLugar: 1425 Koll CircleSuite 109Teléfono: (408) 453-3003San Jose, CA 95112(Entre la 4ta. Y Gish)www.siren-bayarea.org

Registre su CELULARPara recibir alertas en caso de emergenciaLa información se recibe en españolvisite www.alertscc.gov

El Grito de la IndependenciaLugar: Mexican Heritage Plaza1700 Alum Rock Ave. San JoseFecha: 15 de septiembre 6-10 pm

Murales perdidos de Miguel Covarru-biasLugar: San José, City Hall200 East Santa Clara St.San Jose, Ca 95113Fecha 15 de septiembre

Festival del Mariachi y Herencia Mexi-cana 2010Lugar: variosFecha: 21 al 27 de septiembre

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AVISO PUBLICOLA AGENCIA DE PROTECCIÓN DEL MEDIO AMBIENTE

DE LOS ESTADOS UNIDOS COMIENZA LA TERCERA REVISIÓN DE CINCO AÑOS DE LIMPIEZA EN EL SITIO SUPERFUND DE

SOUTH BAY ASBESTOS

La Agencia de Protección Ambiental de los Estados Unidos (EPA) ha comenzado el tercer Examen quinquenal de acciones de limpieza realizadas en Sitio de Superfund de South Bay Asbestos, en Alviso, San José.

Cuando el remedio de la EPA deja algunos contaminantes en el lugar, la ley del Superfondo requiere la evaluación de los sistemas de la protección cada cinco años, hasta que el sitio se ha limpiado lo sufi ciente para permitir el acceso sin restricciones.

Si usted tiene preguntas or preocupaciones sobre la limpieza del Sitio de South Bay Asbestos, y particularmente si tiene información sobre la operación o implementación del remedio, EPA le gustaría hablar con usted. Por favor de contactar Eric Yunker o Leana Rosetti (habla español) a los números abajo. Si no está en nuestra lista de corrreo y le gustaría recibir información en el futuro, por favor comuniquese con Leana Rosetti.

El propósito de la Revisión Quinquenal es entender cómo el remedio está funcionando y medir el progreso en lograr los objetivos de la limpieza del sitio. Esta Revisión Quinquenal, el tercero para el sitio, evaluará la protección a corto y a largo plazo de la salud humana y del medio ambiente.

Una vez fi nalizado, una copia del informe de la Revisión Quinquenal será colocado en el repositorio de información local que se enumera a continuación, y un aviso anunciando la fi nalización del informe en será puesto en un periódico local.

EPA seguirá monitoreando el sitio y haciendo revisiones de cada cinco años con tal que sigue habiendo contaminación enterrado, o hasta que el sitio se ha limpiado sufi ciente para permitir el uso sin restricciones.

PARA MÁS INFORMACIÓN:Por favor visite nuestra página de web: http://www.epa.gov/region09/SouthBayAsbestos or visite un deposito de información. También puede contactar los representantes de EPA que se enumeran a continuación.

DEPOSITOS DE INFORMACIÓN:Biblioteca Pública de San José, Centro de Documentos Superfondoen la sucursal de Alviso 95 Hawthorne Street5050 N. First St. San Francisco, CA 94105,Alviso, CA 95002. (415) 536-2000.

Información de Contactos: Leana Rosetti, Coordinadora de Eric Yunker, Gerente del Participación Comunitaria Proyecto de Remediación75 Hawthorne St. (SFD-6-3) 75 Hawthorne St. (SFD 6-2)San Francisco, CA 94105 San Francisco, CA 94105(800) 231-3075 or (415) 972-3070 (415) 972-3159Rosetti.leana@epa.gov

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By Cinthia Rodriguez – El Observador

With the recent health profilereport release, Santa ClaraCounty became the first

government agency locally to offer Com-munity Supported Agriculture (CSA) to itsemployees. Every Tuesday, the programwill provide farm fresh fruits and vegeta-bles directly to its workers, the county’slatest effort to promote employee well-ness.

In Ken Yeager’s State of the CountyAddress in January, Yeager called for re-newed enthusiasm in promoting employeewellness. He has long supported connect-ing employees to CSA and used the speechto draw attention to its possibilities.

“I know that many employees don’thave easy access to fresh fruits and veg-etables and farm eggs,” said Santa ClaraCounty Board of Supervisors PresidentKen Yeager. “I hope that this will make iteasier for them to plan healthier meals fortheir families and avoid fast food.”

CSA delivers organic produce that islocally grown directly to its consumers. Itbenefits the farmer by providing more cus-tomers who receive convenient access tohigh-quality fruits and vegetables. Produce

like lettuce, kale, strawberries, celery,green beans, and potatoes are delivered, aswell as eggs.

The environment also benefits bykeeping local agricultural land intact andreducing the need for transporting foodover long distances. J&P Organics, run by

a family in Salinas, had 76 orders to com-plete on its first day.

“Employee wellness initiatives in-crease productivity and can ultimatelylower health-related costs,” said Yeager. “Ihope other local governments and privatebusinesses follow our lead.”

County brings local produce to its workforce

This Tuesday, JP Organics began its weekly deliveries of produce to Santa ClaraCounty's employees.

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San José, CA.- The Victorian Preser-vation Association of Santa ClaraValley, (VPA), announce the grand

opening of San José’s newest house museum,the Hill House. Grand Opening festivities areplanned for Sunday, July 25 from 1:00 p.m. to4:00 p.m. in San José’s History Park at KelleyPark.

The event is free and open to the public andwill include a ribbon cutting ceremony at 1:30PM. Entertainment includes antique autos ondisplay and costumed actors from History SanJosé’s Portraits of the Past. Music, refreshmentsand tours of the Hill House will add to the fes-tivities. VPA docents will be on hand to sharethe exciting story of this house with visitors.

Andrew Putnam Hill (1853 – 1922) was an

important San José painter and photographer.The Hill House was acquired by the VPA in1995. This San José city landmark buildingwas located on Sherman Avenue in San Jose,then moved in 1997 to San José’s History Park,where the VPA has worked on its restorationever since.

“It has taken many years of hard work by anumber of good people,” says VPA PresidentMarcus Salomon. “We are thrilled to be ableto open this historic house to the public!”

Guests will be treated to exhibits of AndrewP. Hill’s work and learn about his contributionto save California’s coastal redwoods. It wasthrough his efforts that we now have Big BasinPark that resulted in the California State ParksSystem. Artifacts from Hill’s era will also be ondisplay along with family photos and periodfurnishings.

The restoration of the Hill House wasfunded through generous grants from the His-torical Heritage Commission of Santa ClaraCounty, and the Victorian Preservation Associ-ation. For more information, please visitwww.vpa.org

While at History Park, visitors may visit theexhibition inside the Pacific Hotel, Explore SanJosé Parks: Open to the Public Since 1850. SanJosé has a long and unique history of providingopen space for the public. When Californiagained statehood in 1850, San José had alreadyset aside several public squares including St.James, Washington, and Market Plaza.

Grand Opening of Andrew P. Hill House atSan José’s History Park at Kelley Park

By Osvaldo CastilloEl Observador

On Tuesday, July 20, The FamilyWellness Court (FWC) of SantaClara County launched a 60-day

diaper drive in an effort to raise $5,000 thatwould fund a one-year supply of diapers forlocal infants and toddlers at the FWC.

“One of the items that parents at FWC al-ways ask for is diapers because food stampsand other general assistance programs do notcover diapers and cloth diapers cannot bewashed in commercial Laundromats,” saidCarla Collins, policy analyst with the office ofwomen’s policy for Santa Clara County. “Par-ents of limited means must make tough choicesto meet their basic needs for shelter, food andmedicine. They might also have to stretch theuse of a diaper for a few hours.”

Several organizations such as the JewishFederation of Silicon Valley, Commission Part-ners and Community to Fill Safety Net Gap forInfants and Toddlers are involved in this effort.

“Our hope is to get members of our com-munities to donate $20 dollars towards this ef-fort,” Collins said. “We hop to be able to helpover 200 families who are a part of FWC. Mostof the families have toddlers between the agesof one and three.”

The FWC is a collaboration between theSocial Services Agency, the agency’s Depart-

ment of Family and Children’s Services, Supe-rior Court, the Dependency Advocacy Center,the Department of Alcohol and Drug Services,the Mental Health Department, Legal Advo-cates for Children and Youth, County Counsel,Child Advocates, the Domestic Violence Inter-vention Collaborative, FIRST 5 Santa ClaraCounty and numerous community based organ-izations. The target population is pregnantwomen and parents, with children 0 to 3; whoseuse of methamphetamine and other substanceshave placed their children in or, at risk of, out-of-home placement.

The FWC is an expansion and enhance-ment of Superior Courts’ Drug DependencyTreatment Court, which has been highly suc-cessful in assisting women to achieve andmaintain sobriety, overcome personal obstacles,become better parents and reunite with theirchildren. The additional resources for FWC as-sist women in having earlier assessment for andaccess to substance abuse treatment and ensurethat their children receive in-depth develop-mental and behavioral assessments and servicesto improve their well being. Other project goalsare to prevent subsequent births of substanceexposed newborns, to create a unified systemof care for the target population and build ca-pacity to take the model to scale across the de-pendency system.

For more information visitwww.first5kids.com/partners/FWC

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La importancia de ahorraPor Veronica Alvarez, Union Bank N.A.

A pesar de que en la actualidad los estadounidenses generalmente ahorran másdinero de lo que ahorraban hace varios años, lamayoría aún podría beneficiarse al gastar menosy apartar más para los días difíciles. Tener fondosapartados para una emergencia financiera, comola pérdida del empleo o alguna necesidadmédica, con frecuencia puede ser la diferenciaentre endeudarse y tener finanzas sanas. Las personas que cuentan con planes de ahorro establecidos también pueden beneficiarse al estarbien preparadas para sus gastos anuales normalese incluso para las vacaciones familiares.

A pesar de que sabemos que debemos ahorrar,con frecuencia las familias tenemos problemaspara comprometernos a apartar dinero cada mes,en especial después de pagar las cuentas. Un estudio de Union Bank con Harris Interactiveseñala que el 66 por ciento de los adultos de entre35-44 años afirmó que no le quedaba muchodinero al final de cada mes y un 72 por cientocreía que no tenía suficiente dinero ahorrado enlas cuentas apropiadas para terminar el 2009.*

La siguiente información le recordará muchasde las razones para ahorrar dinero y podría ayudarle a comprender la importancia de estarpreparado económicamente para los gastosplaneados e imprevistos de la vida.

Necesidades financieras a corto plazoLas metas de ahorros a corto plazo pueden incluirgastos anuales como pagos del seguro, impuestospor las propiedades y por trabajar de manera independiente, compras de regalos para Navidad,etc. Otros ahorros a corto plazo se pueden aplicara otros usos, tales como las vacaciones familiareso un automóvil nuevo. Al planear por adelantadopara estos usos y contar con un programa deahorros establecido, usted podrá evitar endeu-darse o tener enormes saldos en sus tarjetas decrédito. A algunas personas les gusta pensar queestas metas de ahorros son “ahorros para gastar”.

Para estas metas de ahorros, considere cuentasde ahorro de bajo riesgo o cuentas de mercadomonetario, las cuales ofrecen un seguro de laFDIC que lo protegerá en contra de las pérdidas.Estas cuentas están diseñadas para mantener seguro su dinero y facilitar el acceso al mismo.

Necesidades financieras a largo plazoLos ahorros a largo plazo son para eventos importantes de la vida como el pago inicial de una casa, la colegiatura de la universidad o lajubilación, por mencionar algunos. Estos even-tos requieren programas de ahorro cuidadosos.Ahorrar para metas a largo plazo con frecuenciarequiere muchos años, por lo que la toleranciafrente a los riesgos podría ser más elevada. Poresta razón, tal vez quiera buscar vehículos de inversión que proporcionen mayores rendimien-tos, como acciones, bonos o fondos de inversión

inmobiliaria. A pesar de que pueden hacer quesu dinero crezca más rápidamente, por lo generalestas inversiones son más volátiles a corto plazo,por lo cual es mejor que consulte a su asesor financiero para encontrar un plan de ahorros quesea adecuado para usted.

Emergencias Algunas veces la vida nos presenta eventos impredecibles que tienen un impacto financieroy que podrían afectar nuestro nivel de vida. Losdespidos y los recortes laborales pueden obligar alas familias a utilizar sus ahorros de emergenciapara sobrevivir. Las enfermedades y los accidentestambién son impredecibles y pueden causar prob-lemas en su vida al obligarle a usar sus ahorros enlos gastos diarios mientras se recupera. Incluso laspequeñas necesidades financieras inesperadas,como la caldera descompuesta en su hogar, lasreparaciones grandes del automóvil o las visitas de emergencia al veterinario pueden obligarle autilizar sus ahorros. Tener una cuenta de ahorrossaludable o fondo para emergencias puede ayudarle a administrar sus finanzas y a aliviar latensión cuando la vida se vuelve impredecible.

Como ya debe saber, algunos expertos recomiendan apartar el salario o los gastos de tresmeses en una cuenta bancaria para cubrir eventosinesperados. Aunque esta meta parezca difícil de alcanzar, un método consiste en programar un retiro automático de su cuenta de cheques ode la cuenta en donde le depositan su pago y colocarlo en su cuenta de ahorros.

Los hogares con metas de ahorro identificables (acorto y a largo plazo) tienen más probabilidadesde tener activos financieros, de manera quecomience a planear para ahorrar hoy y convertireso en un hábito. Es posible que descubra que incluso los pequeños incrementos en los ahorrosse acumulan más rápido de lo que pensaba, y po-dría estar mejor preparado para cualquier eventoplaneado o inesperado que le presente la vida.

Para más información, contacte a:Sucursal Alameda Taylor 1700 The Alameda, San Jose, CA 95126

Veronica Alvarez, AVP y Gerente de Sucursal

(408) 286-1701

* Harris Interactive® realizó el estudio en línea en nombre de UnionBank, N.A., del 4 al 8 de diciembre de 2009, entrevistando a una mues-tra a nivel nacional de 2,476 adultos estadounidenses de 18 años o más.Los datos fueron ponderados usando la ponderación de las califica-ciones de propensión que eran representativas de la población totaladulta de los Estados Unidos de 18 años o más con base en la región,la edad dentro del género, la educación, los ingresos del hogar, laraza/etnicidad, y la propensión a conectarse a Internet. No es posiblecalcular estimaciones de los errores teóricos de la muestra; unametodología completa está disponible.El artículo anterior tiene el propósito de ofrecer información general acercade los ahorros y no se debe considerar como una asesoría financiera o de im-puestos por parte de Union Bank. Por favor consulte a su asesor financiero opreparador de impuestos.Veronica Alvarez es Vicepresidenta Adjunta y Gerente de la sucursal AlamedaTaylor de Union Bank. Con oficinas generales en San Francisco, UnionBanCalCorporation es una sociedad de participación financiera con activos de$85,000 millones al 31 de marzo de 2010. Su subsidiaria principal, Union Bank,N.A., es un banco comercial con servicios completos que ofrece un conjuntode servicios financieros para individuos, pequeños negocios, compañías demercados medianos y corporaciones importantes. Hasta el 10 de mayo de2010, el banco tenía 397 oficinas bancarias en California, Oregon, Washingtony Texas, además de dos oficinas internacionales. UnionBanCal Corporation esuna subsidiaria que es 100% propiedad de The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ,Ltd., que a su vez es una subsidiaria de Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc.Union Bank es un miembro orgulloso del Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group(MUFG, NYSE:MTU), una de las organizaciones financieras más grandes delmundo. Visite www.unionbank.com si desea más información

Veronica Alvarez Vicepresidenta Adjunta yGerente de la sucursalAlameda Taylor de Union Bank

©2010 Union Bank, N.A., Member FDIC

WASHINGTON-The Campaignfor High School Equity (CHSE)joined one of its partners, the

Alliance for Excellent Education, in forecastingthe economic impact of halving the high schooldropout rate for students of color and Nativestudents in the nation's 45 largest metropolitanareas.

According to the Alliance, if just half of theestimated 600,000 students who dropped out ofhigh schools in these metropolitan areas in2008 had graduated, this single class of newgraduates would likely earn as much as $4.1billion in additional income and spend an addi-tional $2.8 billion, much of it in their home-towns.

"Increasing graduation rates among stu-dents of color would not only enhance students'opportunities to succeed in the future, but couldbe the key to reversing the negative economictrends our country is facing," said MichaelWotorson, executive director of CHSE. "In-creasing the annual earning, investing, and pur-chasing power of these potential graduateswould dramatically improve the economy atevery level. These metro areas cannot recoverand sustain economic health without gettingevery high school student, regardless of zip

code or race, across the finish line."CHSE asserts that the Common Core State

Standards Initiative, a state-led voluntary effortto establish a set of clear, high academic stan-dards for all schools is one avenue to improveeducational outcomes, but to be effective itmust place the concerns of students of color andNative students at the forefront as standards areadopted and implemented. The benefits of thesestandards must be connected to efforts to bringan effective teacher to every classroom and touse accurate data to identify and address chal-lenges.

CHSE is a coalition of leading civil rightsorganizations representing communities ofcolor that is focused on high school educationreform. Members include the National UrbanLeague, National Council of La Raza, NationalAssociation for the Advancement of ColoredPeople, The Leadership Conference EducationFund, Mexican American Legal Defense andEducational Fund, LULAC, National Associa-tion of Latino Elected and Appointed OfficialsEducational Fund, Alliance for Excellent Edu-cation, National Indian Education Association,and Southeast Asia Resource Action Center.

CHSE is a special project of RockefellerPhilanthropy Advisors. Δ

CHSE Offers Improved GraduationRates Among Students Of Color

By Cinthia Rodriguez El Observador

On Tuesday, July20, the SantaClara County

Public Health Department re-leased the Health Profile Re-port, in which the health of 1.8million county residents wasexamined and provides a pic-ture of overall health.

The report shows thatSanta Clara County is healthyon the surface, but a deeperlook reveals discrepancies thatshow certain populations aremore at risk for poor healthand disease than overall countyresults. Discrepancies are dif-ferences in health status amongsubgroups defined by certaincharacteristics like race, in-come, or education.

The county’s population isdiverse and has no ethnic ma-jority. The county also has alarge foreign-born population,with 38% of its residents bornoutside the U.S. This repre-sents the highest proportion ofimmigrants in any county inthe state.

“In looking at the data, wecan now target our limited re-sources and really fix some ofthe areas that really say some-thing about our community,”

said Dr. Martin Fenstersheib,Santa Clara County Health Of-ficer. “We’ve made a lotprogress, but again we have alot more to do.”

The progress includes theoverall life expectancy, from76 years in 1980 to more than80 years now. The percentageof high school students, as wellas the number of adults, whosmoke dropped. The teen birthrates also dropped but arehighest among Hispanic fe-males.

The health officer alsotalked about the areas that needimprovement and the existingdiscrepancies. For example,access to health care has de-clined while obesity and dia-betes are rising. More than 4 in10 Hispanics are uninsured and68% were overweight orobese. There is also a higherproportion of Hispanic adultsthat have been diagnosed withdiabetes. Hispanics also ac-count for 14% of the Tubercu-losis cases in the county.

“We must change behav-iors and help our communityhave greater access to healthierfoods and encourage everyoneto eat more fruits and vegeta-bles,” said Ken Yeager, Presi-dent of the Santa Clara CountyBoard of Supervisors.

Part of the Champions forChange Network for a HealthyCalifornia, the Public HealthDepartment is working with itscommunity partners to pro-mote healthy eating and phys-ical activity through publiceducation campaigns and localactivities.

The report suggests thatoverweight rates are higheramong low-income familiesand understanding somethinglike that can help determine thehealth programs and policiesthat are needed. But income isonly one of the many thingsthat can affect health.

“The report helps us zoomin on the need of specific com-munities, such as the Latinocommunity,” said Dana Bun-nett, Executive Director ofKids in Common. “We makesure that all our kids are in-sured, including kids whomight not be documented.”

Overall, the County ofSanta Clara has taken the leadon policy issues designed to re-duce obesity and related dis-eases, like banning toys withunhealthy children’s meals.

To view the Santa ClaraCounty Health Profile Report,visit: www.sccphd.org

|8| JULY 23 - 29, 2010 | www.el-observador.com Health

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Por Rosario VitalEl Observador

Hay algo que tenemos que iranalizando c on det eni-miento. El uso leg ítimo de

la Marihuana. A todo esto una inicia-tiva, proposicion 19, que legalizaríapor primera vez en Estados Unidos elconsumo de la marihuana y queahora empieza a encontrar más opo-sición que apo yo. Así lo r eveló unaencuesta divulgada por el I nstitutoField.

El sondeo mostró que 48 por ciento de los electores con-sultados se opone a la propuesta y 44 por ciento la apoya.

Esta es la primera vez que la Iniciativa de Impuestos a laVenta de Cannabis encuentra más opositores que simpatizantes.Al iniciar la campaña el 56 por ciento apoyaba la venta legalde marihuana en California para aportar impuestos al estado.

La iniciativa, que será presentada en referendo en noviem-bre próximo, muestra que la industria de la marihuana en Cali-fornia se traduce en unos 14 mil millones de dólares anuales ysu venta legal aportaría por lo menos tres mil millones de dóla-res en impuestos al estado.

Los latinos y los asiáticos se oponen casi dos a uno a la le-galización de la marihuana. Entre los latinos un 62 por cientose opone y un 36 por ciento está de acuerdo. Los asiáticos tam-bién la rechazan en 62 por ciento y 33 por ciento la aprueba.

La encuesta se llevó cabo entre mil cinco electores, vía te-lefónica entre el 22 de junio y el 5 de julio, en inglés y en espa-ñol. Tiene un margen de error de 4.0 por ciento.

El uso legal e ilegal de la marihuanaLa posesión, uso, transporte, o el cultivo de la marihuana

es generalmente ilegal en California. La posesión de menos deuna onza es un delito menor, y vender marihuana es un delito.

En 1996, los votantes de California aprobaron una ley quelegalizó el cultivo y la tenencia de marihuana para fines medi-cinales. Cuando todavía era un delito federal, en 2009, el De-partamento de Justicia de EE.UU. anunció que no procesaría alos pacientes y proveedores de marihuana que siguen la ley deCalifornia.

Si la Proposición 19 pasa se legalizaría la marihuana parauso personal en adultos en el estado California. Los mayoresde 21 años podrían tener hasta una onza de marihuana para con-sumo personal y el consumo se permitiría en casa, en espaciosno públicos, y en los lugares públicos autorizados.

Los adultos pueden crecer hasta 25 metros cuadrados demarihuana en su casa. Las sanciones por dar o vender mari-huana a menores de edad llegan hasta pena de prisión de cincoaños.

Los gobiernos locales podrían recaudar impuestos sobre lamarihuana, regular su venta y producción y también regular lahora y la ubicación de las empresas. Las empresas podrían ven-der hasta una onza de marihuana.

Mientras que el transporte dentro del estado serían permi-tidos, se mantendrían leyes contra el transporte interestatal e in-

ternacional de la marihuana. Actualmente, el valor de la mari-huana en el mercado no gravado es de $ 14 millones, aunquesegún un estudio de la Rand Corporation el precio de una onzade marihuana podría bajar de 375 dólares la onza a 38 dólaresla onza, lo que socava la cantidad de dinero a los gobiernos lo-cales que podrían cobrar.

Por otra parte, de acuerdo a la corporación Rand, 48 estadostienen aproximadamente seis veces más numerosos consumi-dores de marihuana como California, los impuestos sobre lasexportaciones de California podría aumentar dramáticamentelos ingresos estatales de impuestos.

Legalizar la marihuana es una cuestión de derechos civiles.Se podría reducir sustancialmente los costos existentes localesy estatales para perseguir, encarcelar y rehabilitar a adultos queposeen o venden marihuana.

La mitad de los arrestados por posesión de marihuana enCalifornia en 1990 no eran blancos y 28% menores de 20 años,pero en 2009, el 62% no eran blancos y el 42% eran menoresde 20 años.

Al tratar el consumo de marihuana como un problema desalud en lugar de una cuestión penal, decenas de miles de per-sonas de color y los jóvenes no se meterían en la cárcel.

Los gobiernos locales podrían transferir fondos fuera delsistema de justicia penal para actividades productivas de la vidacomo la educación, el empleo y la salud, que ahora están gra-vemente afectados por falta de fondos en California.

El control de cannabis podría debilitar los carteles interna-cionales de drogas que reciben el 60% de su negocio de ventasde marihuana.

La policía de EE.UU. podría centrarse en los 60 mil críme-nes violentos por año sin resolver en lugar de la detención de61 mil personas por posesión de marihuana (2008 las estadísti-cas). El arresto promedio por marihuana con sus consecuenciasnegativas para los jóvenes de color, de 20 mil en 1990 a 60 milen 2008, podría ser revertida.

Los profesionales médicos coinciden en que las propieda-des médicas de la marihuana son positivas pero también expre-san preocupación de que fumar marihuana regularmente puededañar seriamente los pulmones de una persona, y el uso exce-sivo de marihuana puede dañar permanentemente la memoriay los reflejos a corto plazo.

Las autoridades policiales señalan que ellos ya tienen sufi-cientes problemas con el abuso del alcohol; esta nueva ley po-dría llevar a más problemas con el abuso de la marihuana. Otrostemen que la legalización de la marihuana en California podríanatraer a la delincuencia organizada, o que la agroindustria sedesplazan a los pequeños productores al elevar el costo mismotiempo que reduce el precio de sus cosechas.

Con respecto a la posible deportación de los inmigrantes le-gales por delitos menores de drogas, si la Proposición 19 esaprobada, la Corte Suprema de los EE.UU. Corte dictaminó deque no necesitan ser deportados automáticamente. Existe unaley que establece que no es una ofensa deportable para que al-guien sea condenado por "un solo delito por posesión para usopropio de 30 gramos o menos de marihuana".

Apoyan la Proposición 19: La Conferencia de NAACP,Aplicación de Ley contra Prohibición, Alianza de Pólizas endrogas, El Concilio de Oakland y la Federación Americana deMaestros y el Asambleista Tom Ammiano.

Se oponen a la 19: La Asociación de Jefes de Policías, Ma-dres en Contra de Manejar Ebrios, La Cámara de Comercio deCalifornia y la Senadora Barbara Boxer.

Otros argumentos pueden ser leidos visitando www.taxcan-nabis.org y publicsafetyfirst.net.

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By Osvaldo CastilloEl Observador

Strumming his guitar and r e-laxing in the shade on a lateSunday morning in East San

Jose, musician Christian Vela r ockssteadily in his chair as he patientlywaits f or an ev ening which he willmost likely st ore in his memor y’s‘Good Times’ category. Joining him ishis good friend M att Kolb and Vela’sdog Lola.

Vela and Kolb, along with Daniel Maldon-ado, make up Los Hot Boxers, a ChicanoRock*Steady Trio from East San Jose.

Vela, who used to play in Firme (one of SanJose more well known Latin Bands), beganwriting Los Hot Boxers’ music two years ago.

“Then about a year ago, I recruited Danny(who is currently Firme’s bass player) and Matton drums and we began performing as Los HotBoxers at clubs, parties and bar-b-ques,” Velasays. “I asked Danny because I had played withhim in Firme for a long time, and Matt becauseI’ve known him since the Cactus Club days.”

Kolb had toured with Monkey, a local skaband who are also veterans of the Bay Areamusic scene.

“Monkey and Firme used to share the stageyears ago and we would all hangout after ourshows,” Kolb says. “When I heard Christian

was doing his own project, I knew that it wassomething that I wanted to be a part of. I alsolike the old picture of the boxer that Christianwas using to promote his project.”

The trio’s influences are spread outthroughout the musical spectrum.

“I’m influenced by a lot of soul music fromartists such as Barry White and Marvin Gaye,”Kolb says. “But I’m also influenced by rockgroups such as Led Zeppelin and The Police.”

Vela says he pretty much likes anything thatis well written. He was introduced to Latin Jazz,Salsa, and sixties Jamaican music in his youth.Later in life he began listen American Jazz.

As for the future, the trio plans to continueto write songs and play more regional showthroughout the summer.

“We’re also planning to go to Texas thisFall and play some show there because we arestarting to develop a fan base there,” Vela said.

Los Hot Boxers have released EP title“Uno” on Vela’s Pinke Records, which is alsoused as a graphics house for the band.

“We design most of our bands promotionssuch as flyers and album cover,” Vela says. “Ieven screen print our T-shirts myself.

Pinke Records is also used to record otherlocal artists such as Kincaid Smith.

Los Hot Boxers will be playing a show thisFriday July 23 at The Blank Club in San Jose. Formore information, visit them on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/loshotboxers, and Myspaceat www.myspace.com/loshotboxers.

Los Hot Boxers

Christian Vela (Left: Guitar and Vocals) and Matt Kolb (Right: Drums), enjoy a warm summermorning with Vela’s dog Lola. Daniel Maldonado (Bass) is not in the picture.

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de agua. Pero si usted corta sus duchas por solo 5 minutos, ahorraría 15

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Instale grifos con aireador y regaderas de baja presión y ahorre

16 galones al día.

Espere hasta que tenga suficiente ropa en la maquina, o hasta que

la lavadora de platos este llena antes de empezar a lavar y ahorre

20 galones por lavada.

Componga goteos y ahorre mas de 15 galones al día, por cada goteo.

Instale inodoros de alta-eficiencia y ahorre 25 galones al día.

Pequeñas acciones como estas resultan en grandes ahorros. Si todos

conservamos 20 galones al día, ahorraríamos más de 13 billones

galones al año en solo el condado de Santa Clara. Para más consejos

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Miami,FL–Realizada por los pr o-ductores de Planeta Tierra y na-rrada en español por el cantante

y compositor colombiano Juanes, Discoveryen Español estrena Vida, una serie épica querevela las estrategias de super vivencia másextraordinarias desarrolladas por las distintasespecies que habitan el planeta. La serie , di-vidida en diez episodios, se transmite a partirdel 26 de julio a las 8 PM ET/ 9 PM PT en Dis-covery en Español.

Producida a lo largo de cuatro años y conmás de 3.000 días de grabación, la serie cubrecada continente y hábitat existente en el pla-neta. Cada episodio se enfoca en difer entes

grupos de animales y plantas, mostrando es-cenas del mundo salvaje nunca antes vistas.

“Vida ofrece una visión fascinante de loscomportamientos desarrollados por las dife -rentes criaturas que habitan nuestro planeta.Son historias con las que los t elevidentes sepueden identificar porque están relacionadascon la capacidad de perdurar y la adaptación”,comentó Luis Silberwasser, vicepresidente sé-nior y gerente general de Discovery NetworksU.S. Hispanic Group.

Esta es la primer a vez que Juanes ejer cecomo narrador de un pr ograma para la tele-visión.∆

Pablo Monteroayuda a afectados por “Alex”

México, (No-timex).- El can-tante Pablo

Montero ayuda a los damnifica-dos del huracán “Alex” en Mon-terrey, Nuevo León, y pidió alpúblico contribuya a la causa.

“Estamos muy comprometi-dos con ayudar y estaré aquípara contribuir”, indicó Pablo,quien reconoció que aún la tris-teza lo embarga tras la muertede su hermano Oliver Hernán-dez; sin embargo, trata de su-perar la pena al igual que lohacen otras personas en el nortede la República.

Por Mario Jiménez Castillonovoeu28@gmail.com

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¿Qué son las Chacras? Lapalabra chacra proviene delsánscrito, y significa “rueda”.Las chacras son descritas comopuntos focales presentes en elcuerpo físico cuya función esrecibir, procesar y transmitirenergía y diseminarla en todo el

organismo.Es sumamente importante

conocer la ubicación de lospuntos focales de energía, yaque representan la raíz y la basede un adecuado balance orgá-nico y espiritualb. Aunque elcuerpo humano presenta cente-nares de chacras o puntos foca-les, únicamente siete son laschacras reconocidas como losmás trascendentales.La chacrauno se proyecta en los órganosgenitales. La chacra dos en el

área del bazo. La chacra tres enel plexo solar.

La chacra cuatro en el co-razón. La quinta chacra se en-cuentra en la glándulaendocrina. La sexta chacra enel tercer ojo.

Y la séptima chacra le per-tenece al espíritu. En estudiosrealizados sobre el poder ener-gético de las chacras, se les haasociado con un color determi-nado. La noticia ha sido reci-bida como una bendición por

aquellas personas que no en-cuentran alivio a sus padeci-mientos y enfermedades en lamedicina tradicional.

Aunque parezca sorpren-dente,a través de la terapia delcolor se puede prevenir y elimi-nar cualquier patología sin im-portar el estado crítico oavanzado que reporte .A la cha-cra uno se le asocia al colorrojo, a la chacra dos el color na-ranja, a la chacra tres el amari-llo, a la chacra cuatro el verde,a la chacra cinco el azul, a lachacra seis el azul añil, y a laséptima chacra se le asocia alcolor violeta. A la terapia delcolor también se le conocecomo baños de luz, y consistebásicamente en crear escenasllenas de color en la mente. Porejemplo, si tiene alguna moles-tia en el sistema digestivo yprecisa de una pronta recupera-ción, lo que debe hacer es rela-jarse, cerrar los ojos yconcentrarse fijamente en el

color anaranjado. Finalmentevisualice que esparce grandescantidades de color en la cha-cra correspondiente.

Si le es difícil conci-liar el sueño, visualiceel azul del cielo eimagine que flotaen el espacio yque alcanza losplanetas y lasestrellas..Paraincrementar lapotencia se-xual se acon-s e j av i s u a l i z a rtonos de rojoencendido, pos-teriormente imaginarque cubre todo nuestro ser yque al final toda la cantidad decolor se acumula en el órganogenital.

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varios intervalos por lomenos durante quince minu-tos.Las terapias asociadas a laschacras y los colores resultanefectivas y muy prácticas por-que el organismo humano tienela capacidad de la auto curaciónpsíquica.

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FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

NO. 539672The follo wing person(s) is(ar e) doingbusiness as: Courtyard Cafe, 2455 AlvinAve, San Jose, CA 95121, Santa Clara Co.Michael Ly, 1588 Frost Dr., San Jose, CA95131. This business is c onducted by anindividual, r egistrant began businessunder the fic titious business name ornames listed here in 06/18/2010. “I de-clare that all informa tion in this sta te-ment is true and c orrect.” (A registrantwho declares as true informa tion whichhe or she kno ws to be false is guilt y of acrime.)Michael LyJuly 23, 30; Aug. 06, 13, 2010This statement was filed with the Countyof Santa Clara on 06/29/2010

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

NO. 540348The follo wing person(s) is(ar e) doingbusiness as: Good Business 4-U , 6940Dartmoor Way, San Jose, CA 95129, SantaClara C o. Ching-S en Tseng, 6940 Dar t-moor Way, San Jose, CA 95129. This busi-ness is c onducted b y an individual ,registrant began business under the fic-titious business name or names list edhere in 01/01/2010. “I declare that all in-formation in this sta tement is true andcorrect.” (A registrant who declares as trueinformation which he or she knows to befalse is guilty of a crime.)Ching-sen TsengJuly 23, 30; Aug. 06, 13, 2010This statement was filed with the Countyof Santa Clara on 07/20/2010

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

NO. 540333The follo wing person(s) is(ar e) doingbusiness as: Mahalo-Halo Shave Ice, Ma-halo-Halo, 3832 Twin Falls Ct., San Jose,CA 95121, S anta Clara Co. Mark D ulay,3832 Twin Falls Ct., San Jose, CA 95121.

This business is conducted by an individ-ual, registrant began business under thefictitious business name or names list edhere in 7/10/2010. “I declare that all in-formation in this sta tement is true andcorrect.” (A registrant who declares as trueinformation which he or she knows to befalse is guilty of a crime.)Mark DulayJuly 23, 30; Aug. 06, 13, 2010This statement was filed with the Countyof Santa Clara on 07/20/2010

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

NO. 539551The follo wing person(s) is(ar e) doingbusiness as: Everthing Under the Sun, 467Saratoga Ave #1460, San Jose, CA 95129,Santa Clara Co. Everything Under the Sun,467 S aratoga Ave #1460, S an Jose , C A95129. This business is c onducted by acorporation, registrant has not yet begunbusiness under the fic titious businessname or names listed hereon. “I declarethat all information in this sta tement istrue and correct.” (A registrant who de -clares as true information which he or sheknows to be false is guilty of a crime.)Everything Under the SunJeffrey Lostrie/SecretaryJuly 23, 30; Aug. 06, 13, 2010This statement was filed with the Countyof Santa Clara on 06/25/2010

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

NO. 540159The follo wing person(s) is(ar e) doingbusiness as: Sun C onstruction & D esign,W.S. 10184 D enison Ave, Cupertino, CA95014, S anta Clar a C o. Weilung Sun,10184 D enison A ve., C upertino, C A95014. This business is c onducted by anindividual, registrant has not y et begunbusiness under the fic titious businessname or names listed hereon. “I declarethat all information in this sta tement istrue and correct.” (A registrant who de -clares as true information which he or she

knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)Weilung SunJuly 23, 30; Aug. 06, 13, 2010This statement was filed with the Countyof Santa Clara on 07/15/2010

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

NO. 540232The follo wing person(s) is(ar e) doingbusiness as: B eumaga, 1590 B erryessaRd., San Jose, CA 95133, Santa Clara Co.Maher Abboud, 648 2nd A ve., RedwoodCity, Ca 94063. This business is conductedby an individual, registrant began busi-ness under the fic titious business nameor names listed here in 11/2009. “I de-clare that all informa tion in this sta te-ment is true and c orrect.” (A registrantwho declares as true informa tion whichhe or she kno ws to be false is guilt y of acrime.)Maher AbboudJuly 23, 30; Aug. 06, 13, 2010This statement was filed with the Countyof Santa Clara on 07/16/2010

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

NO. 540287The follo wing person(s) is(ar e) doingbusiness as: C ontinental A dvertising,1661 Saralynn Dr., San Jose C A 95121,Santa Clara Co. Jaime Lopez Jr., 1661 Sar-alynn Dr., San Jose, CA 95121. This busi-ness is c onducted b y an individual ,registrant has not y et begun businessunder the fic titious business name ornames listed hereon. “I declare that allinformation in this statement is true andcorrect.” (A registrant who declares as trueinformation which he or she knows to befalse is guilty of a crime.)Jaime Lopez Hr.,July 23, 30; Aug. 06, 13, 2010This statement was filed with the Countyof Santa Clara on 07/19/2010

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

NO. 540198The follo wing person(s) is(ar e) doingbusiness as: AGCM-Research, Pcube Sys-tems, 3000 S cott Blvd., Ste 107., S antaClara, Ca 95054, Santa Clara Co. TMNCOInc., 3000 S cott Blvd., Suite 107, S antaClara, C A 95054. This business is c on-ducted b y a limit ed liabilit y c ompany,registrant began business under the fic-titious business name or names list edhere in 07/01/2010. “I declare that all in-formation in this sta tement is true andcorrect.” (A registrant who declares as trueinformation which he or she knows to befalse is guilty of a crime.)TMNCO IncTung M Nguyen/CEOJuly 23, 30; Aug. 06, 13, 2010This statement was filed with the Countyof Santa Clara on 07/16/2010

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

NO. 540072The follo wing person(s) is(ar e) doingbusiness as: r ockolas VIP SJ , 550 KielyBlvd., Apt 17, San Jose, CA 95117, SantaClara C o. Jose D ominguez, 550 KielyBlvd., Apt #17, S an Jose, CA 95117. Thisbusiness is conducted by an individual,registrant has not y et begun businessunder the fic titious business name ornames listed hereon. “I declare that allinformation in this statement is true andcorrect.” (A registrant who declares as trueinformation which he or she knows to befalse is guilty of a crime.)Jose DominguezJuly 23, 30; Aug. 06, 13, 2010This statement was filed with the Countyof Santa Clara on 07/12/2010

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

NO. 540241The follo wing person(s) is(ar e) doingbusiness as: W.S. Transport, 1901 W Mid-dlefield Rd., Mountain View, CA 940433,Santa Clara Co. William A S errano, 1901W Middlefield Rd ., Moun tain View, C A

94047. This business is c onducted by anindividual, registrant has not y et begunbusiness under the fic titious businessname or names list ed hereon. “I declarethat all information in this sta tement istrue and correct.” (A registrant who de -clares as true information which he or sheknows to be false is guilty of a crime.)William SerranoJuly 23, 30; Aug. 06, 13, 2010This statement was filed with the Countyof Santa Clara on 07/16/2010

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

NO. 540148The follo wing person(s) is(ar e) doingbusiness as: B etter Than Real Ar tificialGrass, 2741 Scott Blvd., Santa Clara, CA95050, S anta Clara C o. Jorge Jimenez,1638 C erro S onoma Cir., P etaluma, C A94956. This business is c onducted by anindividual, registrant has not y et begunbusiness under the fic titious businessname or names listed hereon. “I declarethat all information in this sta tement istrue and correct.” (A registrant who de -clares as true information which he or sheknows to be false is guilty of a crime.)Jorge JimenezJuly 23, 30; Aug. 06, 13, 2010This statement was filed with the Countyof Santa Clara on 7/15/2010

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

NO. 540357The follo wing person(s) is(ar e) doingbusiness as: Castroville Towing Dismantle,620 Commercial St., San Jose, CA 95112,Santa Clara Co. Hugo Ferreyra, 620 Com-mercial St ., S an Jose , C A 95112 . Thisbusiness is conducted by an individual,registrant has not y et begun businessunder the fic titious business name ornames listed hereon. “I declare that allinformation in this statement is true andcorrect.” (A registrant who declares as trueinformation which he or she knows to befalse is guilty of a crime.)

Hugo FerreyraJuly 23, 30; Aug. 06, 13, 2010This statement was filed with the Countyof Santa Clara on 07/20/2010

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

NO. 540340The follo wing person(s) is(ar e) doingbusiness as: Oh My Sushi, 2595 CaliforniaSt Ste C & D., Mountain View, CA 94040,Santa Clara Co. HKOCEAN LLC., 371 N FairOaks A ve., Sunn yvale, C A 94085. Thisbusiness is conducted by a limited liabilitycompany, registrant has not y et begunbusiness under the fic titious businessname or names listed hereon. “I declarethat all information in this sta tement istrue and correct.” (A registrant who de -clares as true information which he or sheknows to be false is guilty of a crime.)HKOCEAN LLC.Jae Ho Hwang/PresidentJuly 23, 30; Aug. 06, 13, 2010This statement was filed with the Countyof Santa Clara on 07/20/2010

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

NO. 540055The follo wing person(s) is(ar e) doingbusiness as: Realt y World Golden Hills ,2680 S White Road Ste 150, San Jose, CA95148, Santa Clara Co. F & G Investments,INC., 2680 S White Rd., Ste. 150, San Jose,CA 95148. This business is conducted bya corporation, registrant began businessunder the fic titious business name ornames listed here in 07/01/2010. “I de-clare that all informa tion in this sta te-ment is true and c orrect.” (A registrantwho declares as true informa tion whichhe or she kno ws to be false is guilt y of acrime.)F & G Investments, INCRoberto Fernandez/PresidentJuly 23, 30; Aug. 06, 13, 2010This statement was filed with the Countyof Santa Clara on 07/12/2010

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

NO. 539808The follo wing person(s) is(ar e) doingbusiness as: Bay Area Media, 18940 Barn-hart Ave., Cupertino, C A 95014, S antaClara Co. Lu Cai, 1705 Chesterton Cir., SanJose, C A 950133. This business is c on-ducted by an individual , registrant hasnot yet begun business under the fic ti-tious business name or names list edhereon. “I declare that all information inthis statement is true and correct.” (A reg-istrant who declares as true informa tionwhich he or she knows to be false is guiltyof a crime.)Lu CaiJuly 23, 30; Aug. 06, 13, 2010This statement was filed with the Countyof Santa Clara on 07/02/2010

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

NO. 539809The follo wing person(s) is(ar e) doingbusiness as: C alifornia D ental TrainingCenter, 1705 Chesterton Cir., San Jose, CA95133, S anta Clar a C o. L u C ai, 1705Chesterton Cir., San Jose, CA 95133. Thisbusiness is conducted by an individual,registrant has not y et begun businessunder the fic titious business name ornames listed hereon. “I declare that allinformation in this statement is true andcorrect.” (A registrant who declares as trueinformation which he or she knows to befalse is guilty of a crime.)Lu CaiJuly 23, 30; Aug. 06, 13, 2010This statement was filed with the Countyof Santa Clara on 07/02/2010

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

NO. 539528The follo wing person(s) is(ar e) doingbusiness as: Pride Homes, 67 BerylwoodLane, Milpitas, CA 95035, Santa Clara Co.Louis Cuevas, 67 Berylwood Lane, Milpi-tas, CA 95035. This business is conducted

by an individual , registrant has not y etbegun business under the fictitious busi-ness name or names listed hereon. “I de-clare tha t all informa tion in thisstatement is true and c orrect.” (A regis-trant who declar es as true informa tionwhich he or she knows to be false is guiltyof a crime.)Louis L CuevasJuly 23, 30; Aug. 06, 13, 2010This statement was filed with the Countyof Santa Clara on 06/24/2010

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSEFOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 110CV170830Superior Court of C alifornia, County of

Santa Clara-In the matter of the applica-tion of: Rebeca Marciana Chagoya TO ALLINTERESTED PERSONS: The c ourt findsthat petitioner Rebeca Marciana Chagoyahas filed a petition for Change of Namewith the clerk of this c ourt for a decr eechanging names as follo ws: a. RebecaMarciana Chago ya t o Rebeca Mar cianaCastro. THE COURT ORDERS that all per-sons interested in this matter appear be-fore this c ourt at the hearing indica tedbelow to show cause, if any, why the pe-tition for change of names should not begranted on 09/28/2010 at 8:45 am, Room107: located at 191 N. F irst Street, SanJose, C A 95113. A c opy of the O rder toShow cause shall be published a t leastonce a w eek for four suc cessive weeksprior to the date set for hearing on the pe-tition in E l Observador, a newspaper ofgeneral circulation, printed in the countyof Santa Clara.July 19, 2010Thomas Wm. CainJudge of the Superior CourtJuly 23, 30; Aug. 06, 13, 2010

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSEFOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 110CV177277Superior Court of C alifornia, County of

Santa Clara-In the matter of the applica-tion of : Mengxi He TO ALL INTERESTED

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PERSONS: The court finds that petitionerMengxi He has filed a petition for Changeof Name with the clerk of this court for adecree changing names as follows: a.Mengxi He to Anna Mengxi He. THE COURTORDERS that all persons interested in thismatter appear before this court at thehearing indicated below to show cause, ifany, why the petition for change of namesshould not be granted on 09/28/2010 at8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. FirstStreet, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of theOrder to Show cause shall be published atleast once a week for four successiveweeks prior to the date set for hearing onthe petition in El Observador, a newspaperof general circulation, printed in thecounty of Santa Clara.July 19, 2010Thomas Wm. CainJudge of the Superior CourtJuly 23, 30; Aug. 06, 13, 2010

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSEFOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 110CV176974Superior Court of California, County of

Santa Clara-In the matter of the applica-tion of: Arlyn Eaglestar TO ALL INTERESTEDPERSONS: The court finds that petitionerArlyn Eaglestar has filed a petition forChange of Name with the clerk of thiscourt for a decree changing names as fol-lows: a. Arlyn Eaglestar to Charles FourCloud. THE COURT ORDERS that all personsinterested in this matter appear beforethis court at the hearing indicated belowto show cause, if any, why the petition forchange of names should not be grantedon 09/28/2010 at 8:45 am, Room 107: lo-cated at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA95113. A copy of the Order to Show causeshall be published at least once a week forfour successive weeks prior to the date setfor hearing on the petition in El Obser-vador, a newspaper of general circulation,printed in the county of Santa Clara.July 15, 2010Thomas Wm. CainJudge of the Superior CourtJuly 23, 30; Aug. 06, 13, 2010

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSEFOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 110CV177201Superior Court of California, County of

Santa Clara-In the matter of the applica-tion of: Kartik Raju & Anushya Dharmara-jan TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: Thecourt finds that petitioner Kartik Raju &Anushya Dharmarajan have filed a peti-tion for Change of Name with the clerk ofthis court for a decree changing names asfollows: a. Akshita Anu Kartik to Reya Ak-sita Kartik. THE COURT ORDERS that allpersons interested in this matter appearbefore this court at the hearing indicatedbelow to show cause, if any, why the pe-tition for change of names should not begranted on 09/28/2010 at 8:45 am, Room107: located at 191 N. First Street, SanJose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order toShow cause shall be published at leastonce a week for four successive weeksprior to the date set for hearing on the pe-tition in El Observador, a newspaper ofgeneral circulation, printed in the countyof Santa Clara.July 19, 2010Thomas Wm. CainJudge of the Superior CourtJuly 23, 30; Aug. 06, 13, 2010

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSEFOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 110CV177227Superior Court of California, County of

Santa Clara-In the matter of the applica-tion of: Luxiang Brown TO ALL INTERESTEDPERSONS: The court finds that petitionerLuxiang Brown has filed a petition forChange of Name with the clerk of thiscourt for a decree changing names as fol-lows: a. Luxiang Brown to Julia Brown, b.Yuhan Luo to Michael Luo. THE COURT OR-DERS that all persons interested in thismatter appear before this court at thehearing indicated below to show cause, ifany, why the petition for change of namesshould not be granted on 09/28/2010 at8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. FirstStreet, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of theOrder to Show cause shall be published atleast once a week for four successiveweeks prior to the date set for hearing onthe petition in El Observador, a newspaperof general circulation, printed in thecounty of Santa Clara.July 19, 2010Thomas Wm. CainJudge of the Superior CourtJuly 23, 30; Aug. 06, 13, 2010

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSEFOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 110CV177633Superior Court of California, County of

Santa Clara-In the matter of the applica-tion of: Raul GonzalezTO ALL INTERESTEDPERSONS: The court finds that petitionerRaul Gonzalez has filed a petition forChange of Name with the clerk of thiscourt for a decree changing names as fol-lows: a. Raul Gonzalez to Raul Riou, b.Sharon Jocelyn Gonzalez to Sharon Joce-lyn Riou, c. Elia Jessica Gonzalez to Elia Jes-sica Riou. THE COURT ORDERS that allpersons interested in this matter appearbefore this court at the hearing indicatedbelow to show cause, if any, why the pe-tition for change of names should not begranted on 10/05/2010 at 8:45 am, Room107: located at 191 N. First Street, SanJose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order toShow cause shall be published at leastonce a week for four successive weeksprior to the date set for hearing on the pe-tition in El Observador, a newspaper ofgeneral circulation, printed in the countyof Santa Clara.July 22, 2010Thomas Wm. CainJudge of the Superior CourtJuly 23, 30; Aug. 06, 13, 2010

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OFUSE OF

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMEFILE NO. 540145

The following person(s) has/have aban-doned the use of the fictitious businessname(s). The information given below isas it appeared on the fictitious businessname statement that was filed at theCounty Clerk-Recorder’s office. Oriental Express, 3580 Homestead Rd.,Santa Clara, CA 95132 . Filed in SantaClara County on 08/15/2008, under file no.513065. BMJ Inc., 3580 Homestead Rd.,Santa Clara, CA 95051. This business wasconducted by a corporation. I declare thatall information in this statement is trueand correct (A registrant who declares astrue information which he or she knowsto be false is guilty of a crime.) Kevin TranJuly 23, 30; Aug. 06, 13, 2010This statement was filed with the Countyof Santa Clara on 07/14/2010

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OFUSE OF

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMEFILE NO. 539807

The following person(s) has/have aban-doned the use of the fictitious businessname(s). The information given below isas it appeared on the fictitious businessname statement that was filed at theCounty Clerk-Recorder’s office. Bay Area Media, 10162 Park Cir. West #3,Cupertino, CA 95014. Filed in Santa ClaraCounty on 01/05/2007, under file no.489341. Nancy Chad, 18940 BarnhartAve, Cupertino, CA 95014. This businesswas conducted by a corporation. I declarethat all information in this statement istrue and correct (A registrant who declaresas true information which he or she knowsto be false is guilty of a crime.) Nancy ChadJuly 23, 30; Aug. 06, 13, 2010This statement was filed with the Countyof Santa Clara on 07/02/2010

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

NO. 540102The following person(s) is(are) doing busi-ness as: Akimma, 3665 Nob Hill Dr., SanJose, CA 95127, Santa Clara Co. Han Buu,3665 Nob Hill Dr., San Jose, CA 95127. Thisbusiness is conducted by an individual,registrant has not yet begun businessunder the fictitious business name ornames listed hereon. “I declare that all in-formation in this statement is true andcorrect.” (A registrant who declares as trueinformation which he or she knows to befalse is guilty of a crime.)Han BuuJuly 16, 23, 30; Aug. 06, 2010This statement was filed with the Countyof Santa Clara on 07/13/2010

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

NO. 539979The following person(s) is(are) doing busi-ness as: Monarchy Realty, Monarchy RealEstate Services, Monarchy Capital Fund-ing, Monarchy Mortgage, Monarchy Ven-ture Capital, Monarchy Venture CapilistServices, V.I.C.I.S., Vertical Intelligent Con-sulting and Investment Services, Financialand Tax Advisory, Monarchy Financial &Tax Advisory, 991 Montague Expressway#201, Milpitas, CA 95035, Santa Clara Co.Tanh H Phan, 991 Montague Exp. #201,Milpitas, CA 95035. This business is con-ducted by an individual, registrant beganbusiness under the fictitious businessname or names listed here in 7/08/10. “Ideclare that all information in this state-ment is true and correct.” (A registrantwho declares as true information whichhe or she knows to be false is guilty of acrime.)Than H PhanJuly 16, 23, 30; Aug. 06, 2010This statement was filed with the Countyof Santa Clara on 07/08/2010

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

NO. 540001The following person(s) is(are) doing busi-ness as: The Carpet Guy, 15 E YoungerAve., San Jose, CA 95112, Santa Clara Co.Octavio Hernandez, 15 E Younger Ave.,San Jose, CA 95112. This business is con-ducted by an individual, registrant beganbusiness under the fictitious businessname or names listed here in 7/09/10. “Ideclare that all information in this state-ment is true and correct.” (A registrantwho declares as true information whichhe or she knows to be false is guilty of acrime.)Octavio HernandezJuly 16, 23, 30; Aug. 06, 2010This statement was filed with the Countyof Santa Clara on 07/09/2010

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

NO. 539591The following person(s) is(are) doing busi-ness as: Suzana Kubota, 449 N Santa CruzAve., Los Gatos, CA 95030, Santa Clara Co.Azuzena Villapudua Kubota, 14300 La Ri-conada Dr., Los Gatos, CA 95032. Thisbusiness is conducted by an individual,registrant has not yet begun businessunder the fictitious business name ornames listed hereon. “I declare that all in-formation in this statement is true andcorrect.” (A registrant who declares as trueinformation which he or she knows to befalse is guilty of a crime.)Azuzena Villapudua KubotaJuly 16, 23, 30; Aug. 06, 2010This statement was filed with the Countyof Santa Clara on 06/28/2010

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

NO. 540116The following person(s) is(are) doing busi-ness as: Las Palapas, 1442 S White Road,

San Jose, CA 95127, Santa Clara Co. MariaAdrianna Mercado, 149 Lippert Ave, Fre-mont, CA 94539. This business is con-ducted by an individual, registrant beganbusiness under the fictitious businessname or names listed here in 06/25/10. “Ideclare that all information in this state-ment is true and correct.” (A registrantwho declares as true information whichhe or she knows to be false is guilty of acrime.)Maria Adrianna MercadoJuly 16, 23, 30; Aug. 06, 2010This statement was filed with the Countyof Santa Clara on 07/13/2010

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

NO. 539751The following person(s) is(are) doing busi-ness as: As Seen on T.V. Vish Inc., 2855Steven Creek Blvd., # 2337, Santa Clara,CA 95050, Santa Clara Co. Vish Inc., 38901Logan Drive, Fremont, CA 94536. Thisbusiness is conducted by a corporation,registrant began business under the ficti-tious business name or names listed herein 06/11/2010. “I declare that all informa-tion in this statement is true and correct.”(A registrant who declares as true infor-mation which he or she knows to be falseis guilty of a crime.)Vish Inc.Neeraj Dutt/CEOJuly 16, 23, 30; Aug. 06, 2010This statement was filed with the Countyof Santa Clara on 06/30/2010

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

NO. 539590The following person(s) is(are) doing busi-ness as: Solid International Trade Co., 341Cobalt Way Suite 207, Sunnyvale, CA94085, Santa Clara Co. Mahmoud Abdol-majid, 562 Columbia Ave #1., Sunnyvale,CA 94085. This business is conducted byan individual, registrant has not yet begunbusiness under the fictitious businessname or names listed hereon. “I declarethat all information in this statement istrue and correct.” (A registrant who de-clares as true information which he or sheknows to be false is guilty of a crime.)Majmoud AbdolmajidJuly 16, 23, 30; Aug. 06, 2010This statement was filed with the Countyof Santa Clara on 06/28/2010

NOTICE OF APPLICATION TO SELL AL-COHOLIC BEVERAGES

Date of Filing Application: July 12, 2010To Whom It May Concern:The Name of the Applicant is/are:Maria Adrianna Elizabeth MercadoThe applicant listed above is applying tothe Department of Alcoholic BeverageControl to sell alcoholic beverages at:

1442 S White RdSan Jose, CA 95127Type of license applied for:41-ON-SALE Beer and Wine –Eating PlaceDepartment of Alcoholic Beverage Control100 Paseo de San Antonio Room 119, SanJose, CA 95113 (408) 277-1200Published on July 16, 2010

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OFUSE OF FICTITIOUS

BUSINESS NAMEFILE NO. 540046

The following person(s) has/have aban-doned the use of the fictitious businessname(s). The information given below isas it appeared on the fictitious businessname statement that was filed at theCounty Clerk-Recorder’s office. Oriental Express, 3580 Homestead Rd.,Santa Clara, CA 95051. Filed in SantaClara County on 07/26/06, under file no.481191. W & L Oriental Cuisine Inc., 3580Homestead Rd., Santa Clara, CA 95051.This business was conducted by a corpo-ration. I declare that all information in thisstatement is true and correct (A registrantwho declares as true information whichhe or she knows to be false is guilty of acrime.) Shiaw Nuo Leou July 16, 23, 30; Aug. 06, 2010This statement was filed with the Countyof Santa Clara on 07/12/2010

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OFUSE OF

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMEFILE NO. 539978

The following person(s) has/have aban-doned the use of the fictitious businessname(s). The information given below isas it appeared on the fictitious businessname statement that was filed at theCounty Clerk-Recorder’s office. Monarchy realty, Monarchy Real EstateServices, Monarchy capital Funding,Monarchy Mortgage, Monarchy VentureCapital, Monarchy Venture Capitalistsservices, V.I.C.I.S. Corp., Vertical IntelligentConsulting and Investment Services,V.I.C.I.S. Corp., 991 Montague Expressway#201, Milpitas, CA 95035 . Filed in SantaClara County on 07/08/10, under file no.478839. This business was conducted bya corporation. I declare that all informa-tion in this statement is true and correct(A registrant who declares as true infor-mation which he or she knows to be falseis guilty of a crime.) Tanh H PhanJuly 16, 23, 30; Aug. 06, 2010This statement was filed with the Countyof Santa Clara on 07/08/2010

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

NO. 539154The following person(s) is(are) doing busi-ness as: Alexander’s Painting, 5683 Hoff-man Ct Apt 1,. San Jose, CA 95118, SantaClara Co. Elizabeth Rojas, 5683 HoffmanCt., Apt 1 San Jose, CA 95118. This busi-ness is conducted by an individual, regis-

trant has not yet begun business underthe fictitious business name or nameslisted hereon. “I declare that all informa-tion in this statement is true and correct.”(A registrant who declares as true infor-mation which he or she knows to be falseis guilty of a crime.)Elizabeth RojasJuly 09, 16, 23, 30, 2010This statement was filed with the Countyof Santa Clara on 06/15/2010

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

NO. 539060The following person(s) is(are) doing busi-ness as: Zuno’s Janitorial, 555 S 24th St.,#32, San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara Co.Pablo R Zuno, 555 S 24th St.#32, San Jose,CA 95116. This business is conducted byan individual, registrant has not yet begunbusiness under the fictitious businessname or names listed hereon. “I declarethat all information in this statement istrue and correct.” (A registrant who de-clares as true information which he or sheknows to be false is guilty of a crime.)Pablo R. ZunoJuly 09, 16, 23, 30, 2010This statement was filed with the Countyof Santa Clara on 06/14/2010

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

NO. 538966The following person(s) is(are) doing busi-ness as: Monarca’s Garden Maintenance,5723 Arapaho Dr, San Jose, CA 95123,Santa Clara Co. Gerardo Flores, 5723 Ara-paho Dr., San Jose, CA 95123. This busi-ness is conducted by an individual,registrant has not yet begun businessunder the fictitious business name ornames listed hereon. “I declare that all in-formation in this statement is true andcorrect.” (A registrant who declares as trueinformation which he or she knows to befalse is guilty of a crime.)Gerardo FloresJuly 09, 16, 23, 30, 2010This statement was filed with the Countyof Santa Clara on 06/11/2010

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

NO. 539134The following person(s) is(are) doing busi-ness as: Bankruptcy Service Provider, 4951Cherry Ave #167 San Jose, CA 95118,Santa Clara Co. Josephine Yong, 1177Branham Ln. # 119, San Jose, CA 95118.This business is conducted by an individ-ual, registrant has not yet begun businessunder the fictitious business name ornames listed hereon. “I declare that all in-formation in this statement is true andcorrect.” (A registrant who declares as trueinformation which he or she knows to befalse is guilty of a crime.)Josephine YongJuly 09, 16, 23, 30, 2010This statement was filed with the Countyof Santa Clara on 06/15/2010

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

NO. 538963The following person(s) is(are) doing busi-ness as: Ask Solutions, 1521 Silver RanchLn., San Jose, CA 95138, Santa Clara Co.Eva Kojo, 1521 Silver Ranch Ln., San Jose,CA 95138. This business is conducted byan individual, registrant has not yet begunbusiness under the fictitious businessname or names listed hereon. “I declarethat all information in this statement istrue and correct.” (A registrant who de-clares as true information which he or sheknows to be false is guilty of a crime.)Eva KojoJuly 09, 16, 23, 30, 2010This statement was filed with the Countyof Santa Clara on 06/10/2010

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

NO. 539777The following person(s) is(are) doing busi-ness as: Bay Area Brokers, 4062 CranfordCircle, San Jose, CA 95124, Santa Clara Co.Lawrence M Rabidou, 4062 Cranford Cir.,San Jose, CA 95124, Mike Melanio, 1768Chevalier Dr., San Jose, Ca 95124. Thisbusiness is conducted by a general part-nership, registrants began business underthe fictitious business name or nameslisted here in 01/01/2001. “I declare thatall information in this statement is trueand correct.” (A registrant who declares astrue information which he or she knowsto be false is guilty of a crime.)Lawrence M RabidouJuly 09, 16, 23, 30, 2010This statement was filed with the Countyof Santa Clara on 07/01/2010

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

NO. 539857The following person(s) is(are) doing busi-ness as: Jac’s Produce, 9250 Wren Ave#160, Gilroy, CA 95020, Santa Clara Co.Jose Arellano C., 9250 Wren Ave #160,Gilroy, Ca 95020. This business is con-ducted by an individual, registrant beganbusiness under the fictitious businessname or names listed here in 7/06/10. “Ideclare that all information in this state-ment is true and correct.” (A registrantwho declares as true information whichhe or she knows to be false is guilty of acrime.)Jose ArellanoJuly 09, 16, 23, 30, 2010This statement was filed with the Countyof Santa Clara on 07/06/2010

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

NO. 539708The following person(s) is(are) doing busi-ness as: S N D Machining, 1707 Little Or-chard St., Unit B, San Jose, CA 95125,Santa Clara Co. Sabas Prado, 271 Old

Gilroy St., Gilroy, Ca 95020. This businessis conducted by an individual, registranthas not yet begun business under the fic-titious business name or names listedhereon. “I declare that all information inthis statement is true and correct.” (A reg-istrant who declares as true informationwhich he or she knows to be false is guiltyof a crime.)Sabas PradoJuly 09, 16, 23, 30, 2010This statement was filed with the Countyof Santa Clara on 06/30/2010

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

NO. 539783The following person(s) is(are) doing busi-ness as: USAuto, 11355 Monterey Hwy,San Martin, CA 95046, Santa Clara Co.Mark William Murillo, 11355 MontereyHwy, San Martin, CA 95046. This businessis conducted by an individual, registranthas not yet begun business under the fic-titious business name or names listedhereon. “I declare that all information inthis statement is true and correct.” (A reg-istrant who declares as true informationwhich he or she knows to be false is guiltyof a crime.)Mark William MurilloJuly 09, 16, 23, 30, 2010This statement was filed with the Countyof Santa Clara on 07/01/2010

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

NO. 539767The following person(s) is(are) doing busi-ness as: Auto Muffler & Towing, 820 N13th St., San Jose, CA 95112, Santa ClaraCo. Blas Ortega Guerrero, 1234 Castle-brook Ct., San Jose, CA 95133. This busi-ness is conducted by an individual,registrant has not yet begun businessunder the fictitious business name ornames listed hereon. “I declare that all in-formation in this statement is true andcorrect.” (A registrant who declares as trueinformation which he or she knows to befalse is guilty of a crime.)Blas Ortega GuerreroJuly 09, 16, 23, 30, 2010This statement was filed with the Countyof Santa Clara on 07/01/2010

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

NO. 539929The following person(s) is(are) doing busi-ness as: Healthy Cookware, 577 CityscapePlace, San Jose, CA 95136, Santa Clara Co.Felicita Reichel, 577 Cityscape Place, SanJose, CA 95136. This business is conductedby an individual, registrant has not yetbegun business under the fictitious busi-ness name or names listed hereon. “I de-clare that all information in this statementis true and correct.” (A registrant who de-clares as true information which he or sheknows to be false is guilty of a crime.)Felicita ReichelJuly 09, 16, 23, 30, 2010This statement was filed with the Countyof Santa Clara on 07/07/2010

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

NO. 539962The following person(s) is(are) doing busi-ness as: San Jose Blaze Baseball, 2541Yerba Hills Ct., San Jose, CA 95121, SantaClara Co. Jerry Mazzaferro, 5162 HarvestEstates, San Jose, CA 95135, Amador Del-gado, 2541 Yerba Hills Ct., San Jose, CA95121 . This business is conducted by ageneral partnership, registrants beganbusiness under the fictitious businessname or names listed here in 11/01/2001.“I declare that all information in this state-ment is true and correct.” (A registrantwho declares as true information whichhe or she knows to be false is guilty of acrime.)Amador DelgadoJuly 09, 16, 23, 30, 2010This statement was filed with the Countyof Santa Clara on 07/08/2010

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSEFOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 110CV175602Superior Court of California, County of

Santa Clara-In the matter of the applica-tion of: Chrisopher Ryan Konnick TO ALLINTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds thatpetitioner Christopher Ryan Konnick hasfiled a petition for Change of Name withthe clerk of this court for a decree chang-ing names as follows: a. Christopher RyanKonnick aka Christopher Carbajal toChristopher Ryan Konnick Carbajal. THECOURT ORDERS that all persons interestedin this matter appear before this court atthe hearing indicated below to showcause, if any, why the petition for changeof names should not be granted on09/14/2010 at 8:45 am, Room 107: lo-cated at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA95113. A copy of the Order to Show causeshall be published at least once a week forfour successive weeks prior to the date setfor hearing on the petition in El Obser-vador, a newspaper of general circulation,printed in the county of Santa Clara.June 28, 2010Thomas Wm. CainJudge of the Superior CourtJuly 09, 16, 23, 30, 2010

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSEFOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 110CV175959Superior Court of California, County of

Santa Clara-In the matter of the applica-tion of: Dario Avalos Deras, TO ALL INTER-ESTED PERSONS: The court finds thatpetitioner Dario Avalos Deras has filed apetition for Change of Name with the clerkof this court for a decree changing namesas follows: a. Dario Avalos Deras to DarioDeras Avalos. THE COURT ORDERS that allpersons interested in this matter appearbefore this court at the hearing indicatedbelow to show cause, if any, why the pe-

tition for change of names should not begranted on 09/14/2010 at 8:45 am, Room107: located at 191 N. First Street, SanJose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order toShow cause shall be published at leastonce a week for four successive weeksprior to the date set for hearing on the pe-tition in El Observador, a newspaper ofgeneral circulation, printed in the countyof Santa Clara.July 1, 2010Thomas Wm. CainJudge of the Superior CourtJuly 09, 16, 23, 30, 2010

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSEFOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 110CV176046Superior Court of California, County of

Santa Clara-In the matter of the applica-tion of: Qingwei Meng, Shuqing Ma TOALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court findsthat petitioners Qingwei Meng, ShuqingMa have filed a petition for Change ofName with the clerk of this court for a de-cree changing names as follows: a. LangMeng to Sophia Lang Meng. THE COURTORDERS that all persons interested in thismatter appear before this court at thehearing indicated below to show cause, ifany, why the petition for change of namesshould not be granted on 09/14/2010 at8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. FirstStreet, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of theOrder to Show cause shall be published atleast once a week for four successiveweeks prior to the date set for hearing onthe petition in El Observador, a newspaperof general circulation, printed in thecounty of Santa Clara.July 2, 2010Thomas Wm. CainJudge of the Superior CourtJuly 09, 16, 23, 30, 2010

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSEFOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 110CV176229Superior Court of California, County of

Santa Clara-In the matter of the applica-tion of: Jianhua Fan/Ruojun Huang TO ALLINTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds thatpetitioners Jianhua Fan/Ruojun Huanghave filed a petition for Change of Namewith the clerk of this court for a decreechanging names as follows: a. QianyingFan to Sierra Qianying fan. THE COURT OR-DERS that all persons interested in thismatter appear before this court at thehearing indicated below to show cause, ifany, why the petition for change of namesshould not be granted on 09/21/2010 at8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. FirstStreet, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of theOrder to Show cause shall be published atleast once a week for four successiveweeks prior to the date set for hearing onthe petition in El Observador, a newspaperof general circulation, printed in thecounty of Santa Clara.July 07, 2010Thomas Wm. CainJudge of the Superior CourtJuly 09, 16, 23, 30, 2010

STATEMENT OF ABANDONMENT OFUSE OF

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAMEFILE NO. 539153

The following person(s) has/have aban-doned the use of the fictitious businessname(s). The information given below isas it appeared on the fictitious businessname statement that was filed at theCounty Clerk-Recorder’s office. Alexander’s Painting, 5683 Hoffman CtApt. 1, San Jose, CA. 95118. Filed in SantaClara County on 06/05/07, under file no.495126. Rita Elena Contreras, 5683 Hoff-man Ct Apt #1, San Jose, CA 95118. Thisbusiness was conducted by an individual.I declare that all information in this state-ment is true and correct (A registrant whodeclares as true information which he orshe knows to be false is guilty of a crime.) Rita E ContrerasJuly 09, 16, 23, 30, 2010This statement was filed with the Countyof Santa Clara on 06/15/2010

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

NO. 538325The following person(s) is(are) doing busi-ness as: Tikal Painting, 425 S Willard Ave#1, San Jose, CA 95126, Santa Clara Co.Oscar Sosa, 425 S Willard Ave #1, San Jose,CA 95126. This business is conducted byan individual, registrant has not yet begunbusiness under the fictitious businessname or names listed hereon. “I declarethat all information in this statement istrue and correct.” (A registrant who de-clares as true information which he or sheknows to be false is guilty of a crime.)Oscar Estuardo Sosa TrujilloJune 18,25; July 02, 09, 2010This statement was filed with the Countyof Santa Clara on 05/24/2010

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

NO. 539405The following person(s) is(are) doing busi-ness as: Power Green Building Mainte-nance, 2251 Barlow Ave, San Jose, CA95122, Santa Clara Co. Laura Roldan, 2251Barlow Ave, San Jose CA 95122. This busi-ness is conducted by an individual, regis-trant has not yet begun business underthe fictitious business name or nameslisted hereon. “I declare that all informa-tion in this statement is true and correct.”(A registrant who declares as true infor-mation which he or she knows to be falseis guilty of a crime.)Laura RoldanJuly 02, 09, 16, 23, 2010This statement was filed with the Countyof Santa Clara on 06/22/2010

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

NO. 539350The following person(s) is(are) doing busi-

ness as: Purple Lotus Patient Center, 125N Jackson Ste 108, San Jose, CA 95116,Santa Clara Co. VMK Inc., 187 Flying CloudIsle, Foster City, CA 94404. This businessis conducted by a corporation, registrantbegan business under the fictitious busi-ness name or names listed here in06/16/2010. “I declare that all informa-tion in this statement is true and correct.”(A registrant who declares as true infor-mation which he or she knows to be falseis guilty of a crime.)VMK Inc.Virginia Donaghey/PresidentJuly 02, 09, 16, 23, 2010This statement was filed with the Countyof Santa Clara on 06/21/2010

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

NO. 539628The following person(s) is(are) doing busi-ness as: AA Market & Liquors, 298 N Capi-tol Ave., San Jose, CA 95127, Santa ClaraCo. Hoang Phan, 2812 Pointdexter Ct., SanJose, CA 95133, Tam Nguyen, 2812 Point-dexter Ct., San Jose, CA 95133. This busi-ness is conducted by husband and wife,registrants has not yet begun businessunder the fictitious business name ornames listed hereon. “I declare that all in-formation in this statement is true andcorrect.” (A registrant who declares as trueinformation which he or she knows to befalse is guilty of a crime.)Hoang PhanJuly 02, 09, 16, 23, 2010This statement was filed with the Countyof Santa Clara on 06/29/2010

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

NO. 539485The following person(s) is(are) doing busi-ness as: LG Partners, 1085 Tasman Dr #64,Sunnyvale, CA 94089, Santa Clara Co. LuisF Guich, 1085 Tasman Dr #64, Sunnyvale,CA 94089, Nelly M Guich, 1085 Tasman Dr#64, Sunnyvale, CA 94089. This businessis conducted by a general partnership,registrant began business under the ficti-tious business name or names listed herein 07/22/09. “I declare that all informa-tion in this statement is true and correct.”(A registrant who declares as true infor-mation which he or she knows to be falseis guilty of a crime.)Luis M GuichJuly 02, 09, 16, 23, 2010This statement was filed with the Countyof Santa Clara on 06/24/2010

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

NO. 539660The following person(s) is(are) doing busi-ness as: Autorepair “El General”, 350 Phe-lan Ave “B”, San Jose, CA 95112, SantaClara Co. Jesus Montiel, 169 19th St., SanJose, CA 95112. This business is conductedby an individual, registrant has not yetbegun business under the fictitious busi-ness name or names listed hereon. “I de-clare that all information in this statementis true and correct.” (A registrant who de-clares as true information which he or sheknows to be false is guilty of a crime.)Jesus MontielJuly 02, 09, 16, 23, 2010This statement was filed with the Countyof Santa Clara on 06/29/2010

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

NO. 539259The following person(s) is(are) doing busi-ness as: White Flowers, 299 S 24th St.,San Jose, CA 95116, Santa Clara Co. Ys-melda Duarte, 883 E Empire Street, SanJose, CA 95112. This business is conductedby an individual, registrant has not yetbegun business under the fictitious busi-ness name or names listed hereon. “I de-clare that all information in this statementis true and correct.” (A registrant who de-clares as true information which he or sheknows to be false is guilty of a crime.)Ysmelda DuarteJuly 02, 09, 16, 23, 2010This statement was filed with the Countyof Santa Clara on 06/17/2010

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

NO. 539541The following person(s) is(are) doing busi-ness as: Q.C.S. Quality Cleaning Services,1894 Virginia Ave., San Jose, CA 95116,Santa Clara Co. Adrian Herrera. 1894 Vir-ginia Ave, San Jose, CA 95116. This busi-ness is conducted by an individual,registrant has not yet begun businessunder the fictitious business name ornames listed hereon. “I declare that all in-formation in this statement is true andcorrect.” (A registrant who declares as trueinformation which he or she knows to befalse is guilty of a crime.)Adrian HerreraJuly 02, 09, 16, 23, 2010This statement was filed with the Countyof Santa Clara on 06/25/2010

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

NO. 539375The following person(s) is(are) doing busi-ness as: Accesorios My Angel, 1590Berryessa Rd., San Jose, CA 95133, SantaClara Co. Patricia Gonzalez, 147 W Hamil-ton Ave, Campbell, CA 95008. This busi-ness is conducted by an individual,registrant has not yet begun businessunder the fictitious business name ornames listed hereon. “I declare that all in-formation in this statement is true andcorrect.” (A registrant who declares as trueinformation which he or she knows to befalse is guilty of a crime.)Patricia GonzalezJuly 02, 09, 16, 23, 2010This statement was filed with the Countyof Santa Clara on 06/22/2010

FICTITIOUS BUSINESSNAME STATEMENT

NO. 538799The following person(s) is(are) doing busi-ness as: Da Zucca Ristorante, 186 CastroStreet, Mountain View, CA 94041, SantaClara Co. Kaddu Inc., 186 Castro St., Mt.View, CA 94041. This business is con-ducted by a corporation, registrant has notyet begun business under the fictitiousbusiness name or names listed hereon. “Ideclare that all information in this state-ment is true and correct.” (A registrantwho declares as true information whichhe or she knows to be false is guilty of acrime.)Kaddu INCSurjit BrarJuly 02, 09, 16, 23, 2010This statement was filed with the Countyof Santa Clara on 06/07/2010

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSEFOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 110CV175805Superior Court of California, County of

Santa Clara-In the matter of the applica-tion of: Joanie A Reichner TO ALL INTER-ESTED PERSONS: The court finds thatpetitioner Joanie A Reichner has filed a pe-tition for Change of Name with the clerkof this court for a decree changing namesas follows: a. Joanie A Reichner to JoanieAnita Andrews. THE COURT ORDERS thatall persons interested in this matter ap-pear before this court at the hearing indi-cated below to show cause, if any, whythe petition for change of names shouldnot be granted on 09/07/2010 at 8:45 am,Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street,San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order toShow cause shall be published at leastonce a week for four successive weeksprior to the date set for hearing on the pe-tition in El Observador, a newspaper ofgeneral circulation, printed in the countyof Santa Clara.June 30, 2010Thomas Wm. CainJudge of the Superior CourtJuly 02, 09, 16, 23, 2010

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSEFOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 110CV175817Superior Court of California, County of

Santa Clara-In the matter of the applica-tion of: Jason Michel Metz TO ALL INTER-ESTED PERSONS: The court finds thatpetitioner Jason Michel Metz has filed apetition for Change of Name with the clerkof this court for a decree changing namesas follows: a. Jason Michel Metz to JMichel Metz. THE COURT ORDERS that allpersons interested in this matter appearbefore this court at the hearing indicatedbelow to show cause, if any, why the pe-tition for change of names should not begranted on 09/14/2010 at 8:45 am, Room107: located at 191 N. First Street, SanJose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order toShow cause shall be published at leastonce a week for four successive weeksprior to the date set for hearing on the pe-tition in El Observador, a newspaper ofgeneral circulation, printed in the countyof Santa Clara.June 30, 2010Thomas Wm. CainJudge of the Superior CourtJuly 02, 09, 16, 23, 2010

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSEFOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 110CV175825Superior Court of California, County of

Santa Clara-In the matter of the applica-tion of: Rebecca Ranell Irene Brown TOALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court findsthat petitioner Rebecca Ranell IreneBrown has filed a petition for Change ofName with the clerk of this court for a de-cree changing names as follows: a. Re-becca Ranell Irene Brown to RebeccaRanell Rullhausen. THE COURT ORDERSthat all persons interested in this matterappear before this court at the hearing in-dicated below to show cause, if any, whythe petition for change of names shouldnot be granted on 09/14/2010 at 8:45 am,Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street,San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order toShow cause shall be published at leastonce a week for four successive weeksprior to the date set for hearing on the pe-tition in El Observador, a newspaper ofgeneral circulation, printed in the countyof Santa Clara.June 30, 2010Thomas Wm. CainJudge of the Superior CourtJuly 02, 09, 16, 23, 2010

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSEFOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 110CV175586Superior Court of California, County of

Santa Clara-In the matter of the applica-tion of: Linh Khac Nguyen TO ALL INTER-ESTED PERSONS: The court finds thatpetitioner Linh Khac Nguyen has filed apetition for Change of Name with the clerkof this court for a decree changing namesas follows: a. Linh Khac Nguyen to LinnVan Nguyen. THE COURT ORDERS that allpersons interested in this matter appearbefore this court at the hearing indicatedbelow to show cause, if any, why the pe-tition for change of names should not begranted on 09/14/2010 at 8:45 am, Room107: located at 191 N. First Street, SanJose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order toShow cause shall be published at leastonce a week for four successive weeksprior to the date set for hearing on the pe-tition in El Observador, a newspaper ofgeneral circulation, printed in the countyof Santa Clara.June 28, 2010Thomas Wm. CainJudge of the Superior CourtJuly 02, 09, 16, 23, 2010

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After taking sometime off (and va-cating his world championshipbelt) to be by his then ailing

wife's side as she battled leukemia, Gilroy’shometown hero, Robert “The Ghost” Guer-rero will be returning to the ring to face JoelCasamayor.

“I had to take sometime off to clear mymind and be my wife’s side,” Guerrero said.“Now, I’m just really excited and can’t waitto get back in the ring.”

Guerrero says he has been getting up atfive in the morning to train for this match andis more focused than he has ever been.

“I’m ready to get back out there,” Guer-rero says. “I also want to fight the biggernames in boxing now.”

His opponent, Joel Casamayor, was actu-ally somewhat of a mentor for Guerrero whenhis was first starting his boxing career.

“I learned so much about boxing fromhim when I was first starting out,” Guerrerosaid. “But I haven’t really kept in touch withhim over the last years.”

Casamayor has also been taunting Guer-rero by sending him messages on Twitterabout their up coming fight.

“That’s just Joel’s style, he likes to getunder your skin,” Guerrero said. “But talk ischeat and we will see what happens when westep into the ring.”

Casamayor is also known for being roughand using illegal hits such as elbows and headbutts. But Guerrero says he is not too con-cerned about this.

“I’m not going to sink to his level andfight rough, but I will keep him honest if hestarts hitting me with some illegal hits,” Guer-rero says.

Guerrero and Casamayor’s battle will bepart of the undercard for July 31st Marquezvs. Diaz II "Fight of the Year: The Rematch".The event will be held at the Mandalay BayHotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

“I will be in Vegas for about a week, but Ifeel the distractions of Vegas will not affectme at all,” Guerrero said. “I am too focusedon this fight to be distracted by anything else.Plus there’s too much smoke on the casinofloors.”

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With the World Cup celebration over, the party continues in the surrounding area ofSan Jose. El Observador is proud to announce that EO Copa is only half way done.

There are several teams that are competing for the cup, presented by EO. The winner is deter-mined on their efforts to beat the rest. Some of the teams are named after European teams, likeChelsea but there are also teams like the Halcones and Nueva Italia.

It’s not too late to join the fun. On Sunday, July 25, you will have the opportunity to watch theteams in action and can pick a favorite by checking out the games:

8:30am Jaguares FC vs. Chelsea9:50am Ramales FC vs. Nueva Italia FC11:10am Tiburones FC vs. LeonGT FC

The games are held at Robert Randall Elementary, 1300 Edsel Dr. in Milpitas. El ObservadorFoundation and La Liga Pacifica Futbol 8 (LPF8) sponsor the tournament. The final and fiestawill take place on August 22.

To see more photos of the tournament, visit: www.el-observador.com

The soccer frenzy notover in the Bay Area:

EO Copa stillunderway