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

P.O. Box 1990 San Jose, CA 95109 99 North First Stree, Suite 100 San Jose, CA 95113

PUBLISHERSHilbert Morales & Betty [email protected]

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CONTRIBUTORS Mario Jimenez, Hector Curriel, Luis Alba Felix Pagas, Technology Writer

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Drug abuse. Divorce. Homelessness. Imprison-ment. Little Forrest has witnessed them all. With his father in prison and his mom lost in a haze of drug abuse, Forrest’s maternal grand-parents took custody of him when he was just 2 years old. For Forrest, his dad’s prison sentence seemed like a punishment for him, too.

Due to his difficult start in life, Forrest had many behavioral issues, so his grandparents worked hard every day to provide him with love and stability he needed. But as Christ-mas neared, Forrest’s grandmother Bonnie be-gan to worry. If Forrest’s mom didn’t visit, or his dad didn’t call, Forrest’s behavior would regress.

Angel Tree helps children of incarcerated parentsForrest’s struggles are not

uncommon. One in three prisoners is a parent, and about 75 percent of women in prison are mothers. One in every 43 children has a parent in prison, which means more than 1.7 million

children will spend Christ-mas separated from their incarcerated mom or dad.

“Every time a parent goes to prison, their sentence is also a form of punishment for their children. These kids don’t necessarily under-stand why their parents are not with them for the holi-days. They only want to be with their parents, and to feel their parents’ love, just

as any other child would during this special time of year,” says Jim Liske, CEO of Prison Fellowship, a non-profit organization that helps inmate rehabilitation.

Children whose parents are serving time struggle

every day with feel-ings of anger, aban-donment, loneliness and despair. But a simple Christmas gift from their incar-cerated parent can show a hurting child

that they are still loved, and that the parent-child con-nection can survive the separation of imprisonment.

Prison Fellowship’s Angel Tree is a unique program that works by connecting parents in prison with their children through the deliv-ery of Christmas gifts. At such a critical time in For-rest’s journey, Angel Tree connected him with his fa-ther - helping to make sure

that he stayed on a path to-ward healing and stability.

“We got a call that For-rest’s dad was sending Christmas gifts through Angel Tree,” Bonnie says. “It was just so nice to have people supporting us.”

Today, Forrest’s mother is working on turning her life around and restoring her relationship with her son. Forrest’s dad will be released from prison soon. He, too, has vowed to turn his life around and be a faithful father.

Support Angel Tree by “liking” Angel Tree on Face-book. You can even give a secure gift through the charity’s official website at

www.angeltree.org. Just $12.58 will help deliver a Christmas present to not one, but two lonely children thanks to a matching grant.

Your generosity makes it possible for children like Forrest to feel remembered and loved this holiday sea-son. Make a difference in the life of a child by giving them an unforgettable Christmas filled with joy and hope.

Support Angel Tree by “liking” Angel Tree on Facebook.

One in three prisoners is a parent. One in every 43 children

has a parent in prison.

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Novartis Pharmaceuticals CorporationEast Hanover, New Jersey 07936© 2011 Novartis 7/11 DIO-1080906

No ignore las señales de aviso de la presión arterial alta. Pregúntele a su médico

cómo Diovan puede ayudarle a que su nivel de presión arterial sea más saludable.

DIOVAN es un bloqueador de los receptores de angiotensina (ARB).

DIOVAN es un medicamento de venta con receta que se utiliza para tratar la presión arterial alta en adultos.

INFORMACIÓN IMPORTANTE SOBRE SEGURIDAD:¿Cuál es la información más importante que debo saber sobre DIOVAN?Si queda embarazada, deje de tomar DIOVAN y llame de inmediato a su médico. DIOVAN puede dañar al feto causando lesiones o incluso la muerte. Si tiene planeado quedar embarazada, hable con su médico sobre otras opciones de tratamiento para bajar la presión arterial alta antes de tomar DIOVAN.

DIOVAN puede producir efectos secundarios graves como presión arterial baja (hipotensión), especialmente si toma diuréticos, consume una dieta con bajo contenido de sal, recibe tratamiento con diálisis, tiene problemas cardíacos, o tiene un cuadro de vómitos o diarrea. Acuéstese si se siente mareado o percibe que puede desmayarse y llame de inmediato a su médico. Otros efectos secundarios graves que se pueden presentar con DIOVAN son problemas renales. Llame a su médico si se le hinchan los pies, los tobillos o las manos, o sube de peso de forma inexplicable.

Informe a su médico sobre todas sus afecciones médicas, incluido si está embarazada o planea quedar embarazada, está lactando, tiene alergias, enfermedad cardíaca o problemas hepáticos o renales.

Informe a su médico sobre todos los medicamentos que utilice, en especial otros medicamentos para la presión arterial alta o un problema cardíaco, diuréticos, suplementos de potasio y sustitutos de la sal que contienen potasio o medicamentos antiinflamatorios no esteroideos (NSAID, por sus siglas en inglés, como ibuprofeno o naproxeno).

Los efectos secundarios más comunes observados con DIOVAN en el tratamiento de la presión arterial alta son dolor de cabeza, mareos, síntomas de gripe, cansancio y dolor estomacal (abdominal).

Le animamos a que avise a la FDA sobre cualquier efecto negativo a un medicamento de venta con receta. Visite www.FDA.gov/medwatch o llame al 1-800-FDA-1088.

Si no cuenta con cobertura de medicamentos de venta con receta y no tiene cómo pagarlos, llame al 1-800-245-5356 o visite pap.novartis.com.

Consulte en la siguiente página INFORMACIÓN DEL PRODUCTO IMPORTANTE PARA EL PACIENTE.

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La presión arterial normal para la mayoría de adultos sanos es inferior a 120/80. Cada día que sus cifras están en 140/90 o más, usted está dañando sus vasos sanguíneos y haciendo que su corazón trabaje más. DIOVAN relaja y ensancha los vasos sanguíneos permitiendo que la sangre fluya más fácilmente.

DIOVAN es el medicamento de venta con receta número 1 de su tipo.* DIOVAN empieza a hacer efecto desde el primer día que lo toma. Pregúntele a su médico hoy mismo por DIOVAN.

Para obtener más información, visite www.Diovan.com.

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Patient Information

DIOVAN® (DYE -́o-van)(valsartan) Tablets40 mg, 80 mg, 160 mg, 320 mg

Rx only

Read the Patient Information that comes with DIOVAN before you take it and eachtime you get a refill. There may be new information. This leaflet does not take the placeof talking with your doctor about your medical condition or treatment. If you have anyquestions about DIOVAN, ask your doctor or pharmacist.What is the most important information I should know about DIOVAN?Taking DIOVAN during pregnancy can cause injury and even death to your unbornbaby. If you get pregnant, stop taking DIOVAN and call your doctor right away.Talk to your doctor about other ways to lower your blood pressure if you plan tobecome pregnant.What is DIOVAN?DIOVAN is a prescription medicine called an angiotensin receptor blocker (ARB). It isused in adults to:• lower high blood pressure (hypertension) in adults and children, 6 to 16 years of age.• treat heart failure in adults. In these patients, DIOVAN may lower the need for hos-

pitalization that happens from heart failure.• improve the chance of living longer after a heart attack (myocardial infarction) in

adults.DIOVAN is not for children under 6 years of age or children with certain kidneyproblems.High Blood Pressure (Hypertension). Blood pressure is the force in your blood ves-sels when your heart beats and when your heart rests. You have high blood pressurewhen the force is too much. DIOVAN can help your blood vessels relax so your bloodpressure is lower.High blood pressure makes the heart work harder to pump blood throughout thebody and causes damage to the blood vessels. If high blood pressure is not treated,it can lead to stroke, heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure and vision problems.Heart Failure occurs when the heart is weak and cannot pump enough blood to yourlungs and the rest of your body. Just walking or moving can make you short ofbreath, so you may have to rest a lot.Heart Attack (Myocardial Infarction): A heart attack is caused by a blocked arterythat results in damage to the heart muscle.What should I tell my doctor before taking DIOVAN?Tell your doctor about all your medical conditions including whether you:• have any allergies. See the end of this leaflet for a complete list of ingredients in

DIOVAN.• have a heart condition• have liver problems• have kidney problems• are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. See “What is the most important

information I should know about DIOVAN?”• are breast-feeding. It is not known if DIOVAN passes into your breast milk. You and

your doctor should decide if you will take DIOVAN or breast-feed, but not both. Talkwith your doctor about the best way to feed your baby if you take DIOVAN.

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins and herbal supplements. Especially tell your doctorif you take:• other medicines for high blood pressure or a heart problem• water pills (also called “diuretics”)• potassium supplements• a salt substitute

Know the medicines you take. Keep a list of your medicines with you to show to yourdoctor and pharmacist when a new medicine is prescribed. Talk to your doctor orpharmacist before you start taking any new medicine. Your doctor or pharmacist willknow what medicines are safe to take together.How should I take DIOVAN?• Take DIOVAN exactly as prescribed by your doctor.• For treatment of high blood pressure, take DIOVAN one time each day, at the sametime each day.

• If your child cannot swallow tablets, or if tablets are not available in the prescribedstrength, your pharmacist will mix DIOVAN as a liquid suspension for your child. Ifyour child switches between taking the tablet and the suspension, your doctor willadjust the dose as needed. Shake the bottle of suspension well for at least 10 sec-onds before pouring the dose of medicine to give to your child.

• For adult patients with heart failure or who have had a heart attack, take DIOVAN twotimes each day, at the same time each day. Your doctor may start you on a low doseof DIOVAN and may increase the dose during your treatment.

• DIOVAN can be taken with or without food.

• If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is close to your next dose,do not take the missed dose. Take the next dose at your regular time.

• If you take too much DIOVAN, call your doctor or Poison Control Center, or go tothe nearest hospital emergency room.

What are the possible side effects of DIOVAN?DIOVAN may cause the following serious side effects:Injury or death to an unborn baby. See “What is the most important information Ishould know about DIOVAN?”Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension). Low blood pressure is most likely to happen ifyou also take water pills, are on a low-salt diet, get dialysis treatments, have heartproblems, or get sick with vomiting or diarrhea. Lie down, if you feel faint or dizzy.Call your doctor right away.Kidney problems. Kidney problems may get worse in people that already have kid-ney disease. Some people will have changes on blood tests for kidney function andmay need a lower dose of DIOVAN. Call your doctor if you get swelling in your feet,ankles, or hands, or unexplained weight gain. If you have heart failure, your doctorshould check your kidney function before prescribing DIOVAN.The most common side effects of DIOVAN used to treat people with high bloodpressure include:• headache • flu symptoms • stomach (abdominal pain)• dizziness • tiredness

Side effects were generally mild and brief. They generally have not caused patients tostop taking DIOVAN.The most common side effects of DIOVAN used to treat people with heart failureinclude:• dizziness • joint and back pain• low blood pressure • tiredness• diarrhea • high blood potassiumCommon side effects of DIOVAN used to treat people after a heart attack whichcaused them to stop taking the drug include:• low blood pressure• cough• high blood creatinine (decreased kidney function)• rashTell your doctor if you get any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.These are not all the possible side effects of DIOVAN. For a complete list, ask yourdoctor or pharmacist.How do I store DIOVAN?• Store DIOVAN tablets at room temperature between 59° to 86°F (15°C-30°C).• Keep DIOVAN tablets in a closed container in a dry place.• Store bottles of DIOVAN suspension at room temperature less than 86°F (30°C) for

up to 30 days, or refrigerate between 35°F-46°F (2°C-8°C) for up to 75 days.• Keep DIOVAN and all medicines out of the reach of children.General information about DIOVANMedicines are sometimes prescribed for conditions that are not mentioned in patientinformation leaflets. Do not use DIOVAN for a condition for which it was not pre-scribed. Do not give DIOVAN to other people, even if they have the same symptomsyou have. It may harm them.This leaflet summarizes the most important information about DIOVAN. If you wouldlike more information, talk with your doctor. You can ask your doctor or pharmacistfor information about DIOVAN that is written for health professionals.For more information about DIOVAN, ask your pharmacist or doctor, visitwww.DIOVAN.com on the Internet, or call 1-866-404-6361.What are the ingredients in DIOVAN?Active ingredient: valsartanInactive ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide, crospovidone, hydroxypropyl methylcellu-lose, iron oxides (yellow, black and/or red), magnesium stearate, microcrystallinecellulose, polyethylene glycol 8000, and titanium dioxide

Distributed by:

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• nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (like ibuprofen or naproxen)

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

New Children’s Books Wanted Date: Now – January 20, 2012Time: library hoursLocation: San Jose Public Libraries Info: (408) 808-2361

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

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

Jazz & Rock ConcertDate: December 9Time: 7:00pm Location: Smith CenterOhlone College43600 Mission Blvd.Fremont, CA 94539Info: (510) 659-6031www.smithcenter.com

Holiday Art Show!Date: December 9Time: 7:00pm – 11:00pm Location: Art Explosion Studios 2425 17th St. 744 Alabama St.San Francisco, CA Info: www.ArtExplosionStudios.com

$10 Pet AdoptionsDate: December 9 - 31Location: Animal Community Center901 Ames Ave. Milpitas, CA 95035Adoption Centers at PETCO500 El Paseo de SaratogaSan Jose, CA 95130160 East El Camino RealSunnyvale, CA 94087Info: (408) 262-2133www.hssv.org

Coffee with Jim BeallDate: December 10Time: 8:00am – 10:00amLocation: Starbucks Coffee12960 Saratoga-Sunnyvale Rd.Saratoga, CA 95070Info: (408) 282-8920

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

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

3rd Annual Candle Light VigilDate: December 10Time: 4:00pm – 6:00pm Location: Campbell United Meth-odist Church?1675 Winchester Boulevard?Campbell, CA 95008Info: www.caringbridge.org/visit/amandabrownell

Children’s Day at History ParkDate: December 11Time: 12:00pm – 4:00pm Location: History San José 1650 Senter Rd. San Jose, CA 95112 Info: (408) 287-2290www.historysanjose.org

Loan Program WorkshopDate: December 13Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pmLocation: Tully Community Library880 Tully Rd.San Jose, CA 95111Info: learn about the Dream Home program

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

Homebuyer Educational ClassDate: December 17Time: 9:00am – 5:00pmLocation: Joyce Ellington Library491 E. Empire St.San Jose, CAInfo: pre-registration required(408) 720-9889 [email protected]

Nuestra NavidadDate: December 17Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm Location: Yerba Buena High School1855 Lucretia Ave.San Jose, CAInfo: must register to receive toyvnlisting.com

Free ClinicLocation: Overfelt High School1835 Cunningham Ave.San Jose, CA 95122Info: 1-888-321-9972

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

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

Skills to Succeed- free supportive services to femaleex-offenders (jail or prison) Info: (408) 213-0961 ext. 26

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

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

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

Clínica de salud gratuitaThe Pacific Free clinicPara personas que no tienen seguro médicoLugar: Overfelt High School1835 Cunningham AvenueInformes: 1-888-321-9972.

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

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

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

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

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

Flamenco Society present: Juerga

December 11Time: 3:30pmLocation: Historic Hover Theatre 1635 Park Ave.San Jose, CA 95126(510) 729-8355

Info: [email protected]

Preoperative aspirin therapy can benefit cardiac surgery Aspirin taken within five days of cardiac surgery is associated with a signifi-cant decrease in the risk of major postoperative complications, including renal failure, a lengthy intensive care unit stay

and even early death (30-day mortality), according to a study by researchers at Thomas Jefferson Uni-versity and UC Davis Medical Center set to appear in the journal Annals of Surgery.

SiriusXM lanza “Navidad”Sirius XM Radio lanza “Navidad”, un canal de música latina navideña, para celebrar la época

de fiestas, por SiriusXM Navidad canal 501 hasta el viernes, 6 de enero 2012. “Navidad” ofrecerá a los oyentes música latina navideña contemporánea y sonidos tradicionales, como también música tropical, regional y pop navideño incluyendo interpretaciones por grandes.

Struggling to meet basic human needsA new analysis from the Center on Human Needs at Virginia Common-wealth University shows that 20 percent of adults with some college or an Associates Degree struggle with hunger. The new report, The

Price of a Lost Education: How Education Affects Hunger, Housing, Wealth, and Health examines recent trends Americans’ ability to meet everyday human needs.

Walt Disney Records lanza Los Muppets de Disney Kermit the Frog (Rana René), Fozzie Bear (Fozzie el Oso), Miss Piggy y toda la banda de los Muppets regresa lista para su frenético primer plano, cuando Walt

Disney Records se dispone a estrenar la versión en español de la banda sonora de Los Muppets de Disney. La banda sonora en español esta en tiendas y en los minoristas.

U.S. Postal Service Ready for Holiday SeasonDid you know you can send a package without leaving your home? It’s one of the many things you can do online at USPS.com. The Postal

Service recently has added several services in Spanish and Chinese, including tracking packages and finding zip codes if you only have a partial ad-dress. Other services available online: print labels for domestic and international shipping, schedule a pickup of your shipment from your home (free when using certain services).

Fundación Chrysler anuncia una donaciónLa Fundación Chrysler anunció que ofrecerá una donación de $ 50,000 al Fondo de

Becas Hispano. La donación, apoyará a estudiantes hispanos que deseen incursionar en los campos de estudio STEM (por su siglas en inglés Ciencia, Tecnología, Ingeniería y Matemáticas), también, mantiene una larga relación entre la Fundación Chrysler y el HSF que comenzó en 1986.

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The Santa Clara County Sheriff ’s Office, in conjunc-tion with all other Santa Clara County law enforce-ment agencies, will be imple-menting a special month-long program in which individuals with NON-VI-OLENT MISDEMEANOR CRIMINAL and TRAF-FIC WARRANTS can re-ceive a citation with a new court date, in lieu of being booked into the County Jail.

“Operation Second Chance” 2011 has begun and will run through December 31st. Individuals can go to any Santa Clara County law enforcement agency to receive their warrant citation, which will require a new “Prom-ise to Appear” in court date.

Operation Second Chance 2011 is directed towards all misdemeanor warrants, no matter what the bail is, including those war-rants stamped “No Cite and Release,” and “No Bail.”

The following warrants DO NOT qualify for this program: felony warrants and ANY warrant involv-ing violence. However, sub-jects with these types of warrants should take this opportunity to turn them-selves in so they can take care of their matter in court.

This program has been tremendously successful over the past six years. More than 2,100 people have taken advantage of the pro-gram and avoided spending the holidays in jail by self-surrendering. They were is-sued citations with a new court date and released “on the spot.” The program re-mains countywide with all law enforcement agencies participating. Individuals with outstanding misde-meanor warrants can go to their local Police and Sher-iff ’s stations and surrender themselves on the outstand-ing warrants and be released instead of going to jail.

Operation “Second Chance” 2011

If you have any questions relating to this program, please contact Sheriff’s Office Records at (408) 808-4717.The following law enforcement agencies are available to accept self-surrenders at the place, time and days listed below:

1. Sheriff’s Office Headquarters 24 hours a day – 7 days a week 55 W. Younger Ave. San Jose South County Sub-Station Mon -Fri 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM 80 W. Highland Avenue San Martin

2. Campbell Police Department Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Wed 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM 70 North First Street – Campbell

3. Gilroy Police Department Mon - Fri 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM 7301 Hanna Street - Gilroy

4. Los Altos Police Department Mon - Fri 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM 1 N. San Antonio Rd. Los Altos

5. Los Gatos Police Department Mon - Fri 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM 110 E Main Street - Los Gatos

6. Milpitas Police Department Mon - Fri 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM 1275 N Milpitas Blvd. Milpitas

7. Morgan Hill Police Department Mon - Fri 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

16200 Vineyard Blvd. Morgan Hill

8. Mt. View Police Department 7 days a week – 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM 1000 Villa Street Mountain View

9. Santa Clara Police Department Mon - Fri 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

601 El Camino Real Santa Clara

10. San Jose Police Department Mon -Thurs 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Closed 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM 201 W. Mission Street – San Jose

11. Sunnyvale Dept. of Public Safety 24 hours a day 7 days a week 700 All America Way Sunnyvale

12. Palo Alto Police Department Mon -Thurs 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM 275 Forest Ave. - Palo Alto

OPINION

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Edmund G. Brown

California Governor

When I became Governor again—28 years after my last term ended in 1983—Cali-fornia was facing a $26.6 bil-lion budget deficit. It was the result of years of failing to match spending with tax revenues as budget gim-micks instead of honest bud-geting became the norm.

In January, I proposed a budget that combined deep cuts with a temporary extension of some existing taxes. It was a balanced ap-proach that would have fi-nally closed our budget gap.

I asked the legislature to enact this plan and to allow you, the people of Califor-nia, to vote on it. I believed that you had the right to weigh in on this important choice: should we decently fund our schools or lower our taxes? I don’t know how you would have voted, but we will never know. The Re-publicans refused to provide the four votes needed to put this measure on the ballot.

Forced to act alone, Dem-ocrats went ahead and en-acted massive cuts and the first honest, on-time budget in a decade. But without the tax extensions, it was sim-ply not possible to eliminate the state’s structural deficit.

The good news is that

The Governor’s Open Letter to the People of California

our financial condition is much better than a year ago. We cut the ongoing budget deficit by more than half, re-duced the state’s workforce by about 5,500 positions and cut unnecessary expenses like cell phones and state cars. We actually cut state expenses by over $10 bil-lion. Spending is now at levels not seen since the seventies. Our state’s credit rating has moved from “negative” to “stable,” laying the founda-tion for job creation and a stronger economic recovery.

Unfortunately, the deep cuts we made came at a huge cost. Schools have been hurt and state funding for our universities has been reduced by 25%. Support for the elderly and the dis-abled has fallen to where it was in 1983. Our courts suf-fered debilitating reductions.

The stark truth is that without new tax revenues, we will have no other choice but to make deeper and more damaging cuts to schools, universities, pub-lic safety and our courts.

That is why I am filing today an initiative with the Attorney General’s office that would generate nearly $7 billion in dedicated funding to protect education and public safety. I am going directly to the vot-ers because I don’t want to get bogged down in partisan

gridlock as happened this year. The stakes are too high.

My proposal is straightfor-ward and fair. It proposes a temporary tax increase on the wealthy, a modest and tempo-rary increase in the sales tax, and guarantees that the new revenues be spent only on ed-ucation. Here are the details:

• Millionaires and high-in-come earners will pay up to 2% higher income taxes for five years. No family mak-ing less than $500,000 a year will see their income taxes rise. In fact, fewer than 2% of California taxpayers will be affected by this increase.

• There will be a temporary ½ cent increase in the sales tax. Even with this tempo-rary increase, sales taxes will still be lower than what they were less than six months ago.

• This initiative dedicates funding only to educa-tion and public safety—not on other programs that we simply cannot afford.

This initiative will not solve all of our fiscal problems. But it will stop further cuts to education and public safety.

I ask you to join with me to get our state back on track.

Hector [email protected]

It would be prudent for Latinos to become more involved in civic affairs, causes, and movements. Just recently ‘Los Volun-tarios de La Comunidad’ joined the Occupy San Jose group in a rally at San Jose City Hall and participated in a march to Cesar Chavez Plaza. While both groups share common concerns, the “Occupy Movement” would be advised to carefully ana-lyze and project the impact of its collective actions. Cer-tain unintended outcomes have been experienced.

For example, when the Occupy Oakland group man-aged to close down the un-loading of container ships, it was the teamsters longshore-men and warehousemen who lost wages. These labor groups are part of the 99% whose personal income earn-ings were negatively impact-ed. If the Occupy Oakland group leadership wants to influence corporate decision makers, it would behoove them to reconsider their ‘Oc-cupy’ goals and strategies.

Corporate executives of multinational corporations may be influenced with di-rect communication from each individual member of the “Occupy Oakland” group. Why not send thousands of letters to those corporate decision makers? These ex-ecutives are very interested in ‘profitable enterprises and operations’, but are not the ones who lose a day’s wages when the port’s operations are shut down by protestors who deny access of trucks into the wharf area. These executives need to become informed about the fallout of their decisions which impact many who belong to the 99% grouping. And when a work-

LATINOS MUST BECOME MORE INVOLVED

Hilbert Morales, EL OBSERVADOR

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er’s earnings are curtailed, do not expect their union representatives to be under-standing and supportive.

Jose Sandoval, a leader of “Los Voluntarios de la Co-munidad” is very committed to enabling the acquisition of driver’s licenses by undocu-mented workers. It would be more effective to encour-age members of “La Comu-nidad” to write letters to the U.S. Congress and to directly address members of the U.S. Congress to focus on doing the business of the people by writing the federal legislation that enables the State of Cali-fornia and every state of the union to issue driver’s licens-es to the undocumented resi-dents amongst us. The basic issue lies within the author-ity and responsibility of the U.S. Congress because legal residency is a federal govern-ment matter. So why not or-ganize a letter writing cam-paign directed to members of Congress, especially those on the Congressional com-mittee responsible for draft-ing federal legislation that has a chance of being enact-ed as the ‘Law of the Land’.

Another strategy which could be adopted by the Occupy Movement would be to encourage citizens to become registered to vote, learn about the is-sues, and then to vote on Tuesday, November 6, 2012.

The same strategy needs to be applied to their com-mon concern about mortgage foreclosures. What America needs is a national housing policy that encourages and enables citizens to end up owning their home. Current mortgages (which amount to being a contract to purchase a dwelling and land) have le-gal language which defines

the rights of the lenders, brokers, and banks. The home buyer has nothing which protects his/her in-terests and built-up equity.

The Office of Consumer Affairs needs to take up this cause. Predictably, brokers, banks and lenders will oppose any mortgage legal language changes. The home buyer (a consumer) has almost no rights, but all the obligations to make on-time monthly payments. A challenge is to formulate federal laws which enable a home buyer to stay in that dwelling. Figure out a way for the mortgage to ‘earn money’ for the lender while allowing the home buyer to remain in that dwelling. That procedure is not fully defined today.

A recommendation is to form a teaching program which informs your mem-bers/followers regarding which elected official is re-sponsible and then hold that elected official accountable.

The Occupy Wall Street movement has had much success in refocusing the nation’s attention to issues of disparate unfair tax rates and the need to protect the middle class whose consum-erism is essential to sustain-ing the American consumer economy which is the larg-est and most stable econom-ic engine on earth today.

Nonetheless it is good to see Latinos becoming more involved in civic affairs which require current public policy and business practic-es to be redefined to achieve ‘a greater good for most of us”. It is not enough to ‘work hard’; It is necessary to ‘be-come informed’ and then act in one’s best interest.∆

Consumerism is essential to sustaining the American consumer economy

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EDUCATION

Cinthia Rodriguez

El Observador

Young aspiring musicians at Burnett Middle School in the San Jose School District have another reason to be filled with holiday cheer. Fi-delity Investments surprised the students with new musi-cal instruments during a spe-cial holiday music concert.

The school’s principal announced the perfor-mance as part of a special series of “holiday music.” The string orchestra played for roughly 80 students and firm representatives.

Fidelity’s branch manager also took the stage. He ex-plained the role of Fidelity to the students and touched on teamwork and how mu-sic teaches it.“Fidelity is happy to support the arts in our local schools and help programs, like the one here at Burnett Middle School, provide as many students as possible with opportuni-ties to explore their inter-ests in music,” said Matt Enger, vice president and branch manager of Fidelity’s Campbell Investor Center.

Currently, approximately 170 students participate in the conservatory-style mu-sic program, which includes concert band and string or-chestra at beginning and in-termediate levels. Students inclined toward writing music also have the oppor-tunity to learn about com-position and recording soft-ware in digital music classes.

Staff members from Fidel-ity’s Campbell Investor Cen-ter presented the students with the new instruments decorated with festive holi-day bows, including: two alto saxophones, three tenor sax-ophones, three trombones, two cellos and twelve violas. The instruments are part of a specific wish list iden-tified by the school to help expand their growing in-strumental music program. The instruments are val-ued at more than $30,000.

Early holiday gift for local middle school

“I love it,” said Isaias Mar-tinez. “Students don’t have a chance to play brand new instruments and we will.”

The students were su-per excited. No words can explain their reaction. Some were so amazed by the surprise that they ref-ered to the instruments as an early Christmas gift.

With all the budget cuts, the arts are under funded so schools need support from organizations like Fidelity. Burnett is focused on clos-ing the gap. This year Bur-nett Middle School ranked seventh in the County for

their Academic Performance Index (API) gains. Over the past three years Burnett has showed continued growth on their API, gaining 50 points to increase their score to 692.

“This means a lot to us. We will now be able to have a complete band,” said music teacher Jelani Can-ser. “Now the students will have a more realistic idea of what an orchestra and band should sound like, and their eyes will be open to what they can really do!”

Students like Isaias Martinez were very excited about the gifts.

Staff members from Fidelity presented the new instruments.

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

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COMMUNITY

Cinthia Rodríguez

El Observador

Año tras año miles de personas celebran el 12 de diciembre en grande. Re-cuerdo cuando mi mama me llevaba a misa y siem-pre había niñas y seño-ras vestidas un poco raro. Siempre le preguntaba a mi mama porque y no le tome mucha importancia.

Ahora a los 24 años me encuentro otra vez averi-guando el significado de ese día tan especial, simplemente conocido como el día de la virgen.

Aprendí que en esa fecha fue cuando ella se le pareció a Juan Diego en su manto. Juan diego era un indio muy humilde que la virgen de Guadalupe escogió para que le llevara un mensaje al obispo de la iglesia católica

Honrando a Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe: 480 años después romana. La primera vez que fue no le creyeron y regreso al monte de Tepeyac para decirle ala virgen de Gua-dalupe lo que sucedió. Era el mes de diciembre, cuando el tiempo es frio y seco. En-tonces la virgen le dio unas hermosísimas flores de to-dos colores y el regreso. Con su manto lleno de aquellas flores perfumadas fue y pre-gunto por el obispo. Lo re-cibió en el pacillo de la iglesia y le volvió a decir que la mo-renita quería una iglesia en el monte de Tepeyac. Como prueba Juan Diego dejo caer su manto y cayeron aquellas hermosas flores. La imagen de la virgen de Guadalupe también apareció en el man-to del mensajero. Entonces todos los que estaban pre-sente se arrodillaron al ver por primera ves ala madre de todos los mexicanos.

Desde entonces se cree

que a hecho muchos mila-gros. Su presencia se celebra con misas dedicadas a ella para dar gracias por todos los milagros que ella realiza todos los años. Se asen can-tos y bailes para celebrar en su nombre todo el amor que le tienen todos. En las misas sus seguidores dem-uestran todo el amor que le tienen. En especial, los mexicanos se unen a la vir-gen de Guadalupe y es refer-ida como la virgen morena.

Ahora también entien-do que las niñas y seño-ras vestidas raras se visten con prendas similares a las que adornan a la vir-gen. El traje regional que se usa es en conmemo-ración a la reina de México y emperatriz de América.

Bienvenida de Las ProcesionesDía: diciembre 9Hora: 6:00pm Donde: Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe2020 East San Antonio St.San Jose, CA. 95116

Misas celebración Virgen de GuadalupeDía: diciembre 1212:00am misa de gallo5:00am mañanitas6:00am misa en español12:00pm misa en español

5:30pm misa en ingles7:00pm misa en españolInformes: (408) 983-0136

Fiesta de Nuestra Señora de GuadalupeDía: diciembre 12Donde: Parroquia de St. Joseph582 Hope St.Mountain View, CA 940415:00am: Tradicionales Mañanitas 6:00am: Habrá tamales, café,

chocolate y pan dulce mexicano en el Doyle Hall

5:30pm: Rezo del santo rosario

en la iglesia6:00pm: Santa Misa 7:00pm: Convivo en el

Doyle Hall

Special Our Lady of Guadalupe MassDate: December 12, 2011 Time: 5:00 AMLocation: 4848 Pearl Ave.San Jose, CA 95136Info: (408) 639-9636Mass will include traditional Mariachi music and a reception following the Mass.

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

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Ahorre dinero en su cuenta de PG&E

The California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) program provides a monthly discount on energy bills for income-qualified households.

Look for the PG&E CARE application in this issue of El Observador to enroll today. For more information, visit www.pge.com/care or call 1-866-743-2273

Save money on your PG&E bill

El programa de California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) ofrece un descuento mensual en las cuentas de energía a los hogares que reúnan los requisitos de ingresos.

Busque la aplicación CARE de PG&E en esta edición de El Observador para inscribirse hoy. Para más información, visite www.pge.com/care o llame al 1-866-743-2273

“PG&E” refers to Pacific Gas and Electric Company, a subsidiary of PG&E Corporation. ©2011 Pacific Gas and Electric Company. All rights reserved. These offerings are funded by California utility customers and administered by PG&E under the auspices of the California Public Utilities Commission. 11.11 CMM-1111-1163

Mario Jiménez

El Observador

La fe y veneración que se le profesa a la Madre de Dios, es la luz de esperanza maravillosa que se hace presente en la vida de los fieles que le invocan.

En México el 12 de diciembre, día de La Virgen de Guada-lupe, se conmemora un acontecimiento religioso que re-basa las fronteras nacionales, ya que feligreses de otros países llegan a la Basílica de Guadalupe haci-endo largas travesías en las tan célebres y concurridas “Peregrinaciones Guadalupa-nas.” La Virgen de Guadalupe es una de las advocaciones más veneradas de la Virgen María en el mundo entero.

Diversos Rostros de la Virgen María

Iglesias, basílicas, altares y capillas han sido construidos en su honor en diversos países en cinco continentes. La Vir-gen de Guadalupe fue coro-nada canónicamente el 12 de octubre de 1895 por el Papa León XIII. La Virgen Morena, La Sagrada Virgen de Gua-

dalupe, es la Reina de México y Empera-triz de las Américas y las Islas Filipinas.

Del mismo modo que se venera a la Vir-gen de Guadalupe en México, la mayoría de naciones mayormente católicas venera a una advocación mariana dependiendo de las apariciones que han sido acreditadas por el Vaticano y más aún, debido al fervor reli-gioso de los creyentes.

A continuación se presenta una lista con los rostros más

venerados de la Virgen María en las naciones de América.

ArgentinaNuestra Señora de Luján 8 de mayo

BeliceVirgen de la Medalla

Milagrosa 27 de Noviembre

BoliviaVirgen de Copacabana 5 de agosto

BrasilNuestra Señora Aparecida 12 de octubre

CanadáVirgen del Sagrado Corazón 1 de Julio

ChileVirgen del Carmen 16 de julio

ColombiaNuestra Señora de Chiquinquirá 9 de julio

Costa RicaNuestra Señora de los Ángeles 2 de agosto

CubaVirgen de la Caridad del Cobre 8 de septiembre

EcuadorVirgen de las Mercedes 24 de septiembre

El SalvadorNuestra Señora de la Paz 21 de Noviembre

Estados UnidosVirgen de la Inmaculada Concepción 8 de diciembre

GuatemalaVirgen de la Asunción 15 de agosto

HaitíVirgen del Perpetuo Socorro 27 de junio

HondurasNuestra Señora de Suyapa 3 de febrero

MéxicoVirgen de Guadalupe 12 de diciembre

NicaraguaVirgen de la Purísima

Concepción 8 de diciembre

PanamáVirgen del Carmen 16 de julio

ParaguayNuestra Señora de los Milagros de Caacupé 8 de diciembre

PerúVirgen de Belén 25 de Diciembre

Puerto RicoVirgen de la Providencia 19 de noviembre

República DominicanaNuestra Señora de Altagra-cia 21 de enero

UruguayVirgen de los 33 Orientales 19 de abril

VenezuelaVirgen de Coromoto de los Cospes 8 de septiembre

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RECIPE

Ingredientes4 cucharaditas de maicena

1/4 taza de agua

4 tazas de leche baja en grasa al 2%, separadas en 2 tazas y 2 tazas

4 yemas de huevo, medianas

1 cucharadita de vainilla natural

1/4 taza de azúcar

1/2 cucharadita de canela molida

Semillas frescas de granada roja

8 ramitas de menta fresca

PreparaciónEn un tazón mediano, disuelva la maicena con agua. Agregue 2 tazas de leche, las 4 yemas, la vainilla, el azúcar y la canela. Bata los ingredientes hasta unirlos. Deje reposar.

En una cacerola mediana, calien-te las 2 tazas restantes de leche.

Natilla de canela y granada roja

Deje hervir y baje el fuego. Lentamente y revolviendo, vierta la mezcla de leche fría a la leche caliente que está en la cacerola. Cocine durante unos 20 a 25 minutos hasta que la mezcla adquiera una consistencia muy espesa. Deje enfriar un poco.

Cubra la natilla con plástico para cocina. Refrigere durante 2 horas (debe espesarse hasta adquirir una consistencia gela-tinosa). Sírvala fría con granada roja fresca.

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La temporada navideña es mágica, y la mejor parte es disfrutarla con amigos y fa-miliares. Este año, organiza un nuevo tipo de fiesta donde haya deliciosas galletas y una reunión plena de alegría.

Dale la bienvenida a estas fiestas con familiares y ami-gos organizando un “horne-ando juntas”, un divertido y delicioso intercambio de ga-lletas. Cada invitado traerá una clase de galletas para compartir. Luego, ya en la fiesta, intercambiará las ga-lletas y se llevará a casa un delicioso surtido. Este inter-cambio festivo de galletitas te permite conocer las rece-tas familiares de los países de origen de tus mejores amigas, y presentarles otras nuevas.

Para ayudarte a comenzar, los expertos de La Cocina de Hershey’s han creado una guía práctica para la reunión más dulce de esta temporada:

• Invita dos semanas an-tes del intercambio de galle-

Celebra estas navidades con un nuevo tipo de fiesta: consejos para un intercambio de galletas

tas, para garantizar que tus invitadas tengan tiempo de prepararse y confirmar con la receta que tienen planeado hacer. Si algunas invitadas no tienen receta a mano, no dudes en sugerirle una.

• Pide a las invitadas que traigan galletas tradiciona-les de sus países. Sugiéreles hornear galletas con ingre-dientes como coco, guayaba, dulce de leche, entre otros sabores latinos, que les re-cordarán a tus invitadas sus países de origen. Contar con un pedacito de la patria le-jana durante las navidades es siempre reconfortante. Y no olvides poner villan-cicos para darle la bien-venida al espíritu navideño.

• Recuérdale a cada invi-

tada la cantidad total de asis-tentes para tu “horneando juntas”, y pídele que traigan al menos media docena de galletitas por cada persona presente en el intercambio. Por ejemplo, si tienes cinco invitadas, cada una debe traer tres docenas de galletas para compartir. Asegúrate de tener suficientes bolsitas plásticas o envases para que las invitadas puedan lle-varse las galletas a sus casas.

• Como anfitriona, puedes hornear tus galletas antes de que tus invitadas lleguen. El olor a galletas recién hor-neadas creará la atmósfera perfecta. No te olvides ofrec-er una bebida de temporada, como chocolate caliente o ponche de frutas. Además, siempre es bueno tener a mano café, té, leche y jugos.

• Considera hacer tu “hor-neando juntas” un sábado en la mañana, y decirles a tus amigas que traigan a sus hijos, quienes disfrutarán de las galletas tanto como el resto de las asistentes.

HEALTH

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Doctors Without Borders Pays Tribute to the People Fighting HIV/AIDS in Africa

HARARE AND MADRID

Doctors Without Borders (DWB) launched a music project, “Positive Genera-tion: Voices for an AIDS-free Future,” based on songs cre-ated by HIV support groups in Zimbabwe and recorded with Zimbabwean and in-ternational artists, including Estelle, Alejandro Sanz, Pau-la Fernandes, Oliver TUKU Mtukudzi, Karina Pasian, ten Zimbabwean choirs, and many others. The music aims to raise awareness about the reality of HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa by highlight-ing how people on treatment can still live a ‘positive’ life. The project also highlights

the importance of programs that prevent mother-to-child transmission of the virus, and warns of the consequences that current global fund-ing shortfalls for HIV/AIDS programs would have on the lives of thousands of patients.

DWB is using music to raise awareness about the vi-rus in Zimbabwe, to educate patients and their families that they are not alone, to inform them that treatment can stabilize the illness, and to end stigmatization of HIV/AIDS patients. Sup-port group choirs, largely made up of Zimbabweans living with or affected by the virus, offer an open, posi-

tive approach to HIV/AIDS education. Their testimonies and songs raise awareness about how to prevent the spread of the disease and en-courage people to seek HIV diagnosis and treatment.

“With this project, we want to pay tribute to a gen-eration of people who are living ‘positively’ with HIV. Their testimonies transmit positive messages and help fight stigmatization. With DWB’s operational experi-ence in HIV care since 2000, and the latest progress in HIV science, we know that an AIDS-free generation is pos-sible if effective programs are implemented on the ground.

We need to keep fighting to reach this goal,” said Mari Carmen Viñoles, head of DWB’s mission in Zimbabwe.

Through “Positive Gen-eration,” DWB aims to bring attention to the recent prog-ress made in the fight against HIV/AIDS, and to warn of the threats that could stop or even reverse progress. Recent research has shown that early treatment not only saves lives, but also has a significant impact on reduc-ing HIV transmission and preventing new infections.

Zimbabwe, the country with the third highest HIV burden in Southern Africa, where 14 percent of adults (about one million people) and 150,000 children are currently living with HIV, has taken ambitious steps to improve HIV/AIDS services. Zimbabwe has seen positive results: currently 63 percent

of those in need of antiret-roviral therapy (ART) are receiving treatment, up from only 5 percent in 2006, and expanded ART coverage has reduced annual AIDS deaths by 42 percent since 2006.

This progress, which could mean a future free from HIV, is threatened by a lack of funding and program closures. Zimbabwe, like many other high prevalence countries, will require ad-ditional funding in the com-ing years, yet AIDS funding is currently being cut back globally, as confirmed by the decision by the board of the Global Fund for AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria to cancel Round 11 funding.

“We are facing a seri-ous situation. We are seeing some of the most promising developments in more than a decade of treating patients living with HIV/AIDS, with

the potential to turn this epidemic around. Yet these promises will come to noth-ing if there is not enough funding; we are even run-ning a serious risk of losing ground in the fight against HIV/AIDS,” said Paula Farias, project coordina-tor of Positive Generation.

Without donors mak-ing every effort to fulfill their pledges and step up to meet the real needs on the ground, countries with high HIV prevalence will inevitably face disrup-tions to their programs.

More funding is also crucial to ensure that at-tention is paid to pedi-atric HIV care through targeted strategies and adapted treatment, and to implement preven-tion of mother-to-child transmission programs.

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MOVIES

El director y pro-ductor Garry Mar-shall y un elenco estelar festejan la lle-gada de la temporada navideña de 2011 con la comedia román-tica “New Year’s Eve”.

“New Year’s Eve” celebra el amor, la esperanza, el perdón, las segundas opor-tunidades y nuevos comienzos con his-torias entrelazadas contadas en medio del ritmo y las prome-sas de Nueva York en la noche más des-lumbrante del año.

El elenco este-lar incluye a la ga-nadora del Oscar® Halle Berry, Jessica Biel, Jon Bon Jovi, a Abigail Breslin, nominada al Premio de la Academia®, Chris “Ludacris”

New Year’s Eve

Lea Michele as Elise in New Line Cinema’s roman-tic comedy “NEW YEAR’S EVE,” a Warner Bros. Pictures release.

Bridges, al dos veces ganador del Premio de la Academia® Robert De Niro, Josh Du-hamel, Zac Efron, Hector Elizondo, Katherine Heigl,

Ashton Kutcher, Seth Meyers, Lea Michele, Sarah Jessica Parker, a la nominada al Premio de la Academia® Mi-chelle Pfeiffer, Til Sch-weiger, Hilary Swank, dos veces ganadora del Oscar® y Sofia Vergara.

El equipo creativo detrás de cámaras in-cluye al director de fotografía Charles Minsky, al director de arte Mark Fried-berg, el editor Michael Tronick, el diseñador de vestuario nomi-nado al Oscar®, Gary Jones y al compositor también nominado al Oscar®, John Debney.

El film tiene una clasifi-cación PG-13 de la MPAA por lenguaje inapropiado y algunas referencias sexuales.

El director ganador del Oscar® Steven Spielberg y el productor ganador del Os-car® Peter Jackson, dos de los narradores de historias más visionarios de la actualidad, nos traen un acontecimiento cinematográfico en 3D: una búsqueda épica por todo el mundo que abarca misterios ocultos, criminales peligro-sos y secretos antiguos, y que le da vida, de modo increíble, a las clásicas aventuras que cautivaron a generación tras generación con su combi-nación única de acción, hu-mor y giros chispeantes en The Adventures of Tintin.

Basada en los imcompa-rables personajes creados por Hergé, amados en todo el mundo, la historia sigue a Tintín (Jamie Bell), el jo-ven reportero de curiosidad inagotable, y su leal perro Snowy cuando descubren la maqueta de un barco que lleva un secreto explosivo. Envuelto en un misterio cen-tenario, Tintín termina en la mira de Ivan Ivanovitch Sakharine (Daniel Craig),

The Adventures of Tintin

un villano diabólico que cree que Tintín robó un tesoro invaluable vinculado al cruel pirata llamado Rackham el rojo. Pero con la ayuda de su perro Snowy, el mordaz y cascarrabias el capitán Haddock (Andy Serkis) y los torpes detectives Thompson y Thomson (Simon Pegg y Nick Frost), Tintín viajará por medio mundo y les ga-nará en ingenio y velocidad a sus enemigos en una per-secución sin respiro para en-contrar el lugar de descanso

final del Unicorn, un barco encallado que quizás tenga la llave a una gran fortuna… y a una antigua maldición.

Desde alta mar hasta la arena de los desiertos del norte de África, cada nuevo giro lleva a Tintín y sus amigos a emociones y peligros cada vez may-ores, y demuestra que cu-ando uno se anima a ar-riesgar todo, no hay límites para lo que se puede hacer.

TECHNOLOGY

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Luis Alba

El Observador

Que tan importante es para un jugador de video juegos la pantalla?

Muchos dirán que no tiene nada que ver que es algo de poca impor-tancia. Pues déjenme los desmiento y les digo que no es así ya que tiene mucho que ver por que para un video juego de dos jugadores la pantalla se parte en dos asiendo el enfoque y ambos jugadores pierden el toque de una pan-talla ya que todo se reduce y pierde ese toque de emoción.

Eso era asta hace poco ya que PlayStation acaba de de-sarrollar una televisión de 32 pulgadas usted se preguntara y que tiene de buena yo ten-go una mas grande o ¿por que tan pequeña? Bueno lo intere-sante de esta pantalla es que no se divide en dos ni mucho menos te hace mas chicos los

Tecnología al alcance de tus manos

objetos, esta pantalla lo que tiene de genial es la forma en la que dos jugadores ven diferentes cosas del mismo juego ya que el jugador uno esta viendo a un monstruo y el jugador dos esta viendo otra parte del mismo juego. Aparte de que todo esto es en tercera dimensión con ima-gen LED, suena muy bien no?

Y si piensan que si Play-Station saco el numero de 32 pulgadas al asar déjenme les digo que no ya que tuvo

que hacer un estudio entre muchos colegios y universi-dades para sacar el tamaño perfecto ya que ellos son una parte muy grande de sus consumidores.

En otras cosas quien no esta arto ya de las peleas entre Google y Apple?, pues otra pelea que traen estos dos ahora se va por el medio de la música ya que la primera entra al mercado con Google Mu-sic el cual quiere hacerle

competencia al ya conocido sistema iTunes. Con casi todas las compañías disqueras en su espalda a excepción de BMG cuenta con mucha música dis-ponible incluso con bandas nuevas e independientes.

Por su lado Apple llega con un mejoramiento llega con iTunes Match. El cual por una módica cantidad al año te permite agregar tu música, videos y películas en la ya conocida iCloud.

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LEGAL NOTICESFICTITIOUS BUSINESS

NAME STATEMENT NO. 558797

The following person(s) is(are) doing business, All Asian Autos, 422 Robert Ave. Santa Clara, CA 95050, Santa Clara Co. Godo-fredo Lingaolingao, 2081 Glen Alden Ct., San Jose, CA 95148. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 12/07/11. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true informa-tion which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)Godofredo LingaolingaoDec. 09, 16, 23, 30, 2011.This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/07/11.

FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME STATEMENT

NO. 558769The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Electronics De-pot, 5255 Stevens Creek Blvd. #323, Santa Clara, Ca 95051, Santa Clara Co. Volodymyr De-mydov, 1039 Continentals Way #4111, Belmont, CA 94002, Yevgeniy Bocharov, 5055 Rio Vista Ave, San Jose, CA 95129. This business is conducted by a general partnership, registrants began business under the ficti-tious business name or names listed here in 2/01/11. “I de-clare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true in-formation which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)Volodymyr DemydovDec. 09, 16, 23, 30, 2011.This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/06/11.


NO. 558552The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Shedanil Tech-nology, 627 Alberta Ave., Sunny-vale, CA 94087, Santa Clara Co. Alexey Stepanov, 627 Alberta Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94087, Olga Step-anov 627 Alberta Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94087. This business is con-ducted by a general partnership, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 2/01/11. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true in-formation which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)Alexey StepanovDec. 09, 16, 23, 30, 2011.This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/29/11.


NO. 558453The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Don Juan, Don Juan Shoes, Don Juan Origi-nal, Don Juan Sports, Don Juan Luxury 486 West San Carlos Street, San Jose, CA 95110, Santa Clara Co. Milton Emilio Duran, 486 West San Carlos Street, San Jose, CA 95110. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not yet begun busi-ness under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true in-formation which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Milton Emilio DuranDec. 09, 16, 23, 30, 2011.This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/23/11.


NO. 558246The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Transportation Pacheco, 1583 Willow Brae Ave, San Jose, CA 95125, Santa Clara Co. Jose Cesario Pacheco Ca-zares, 1583 Willow Brae Ave., San Jose, CA 95125. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant has not yet begun busi-ness under the fictitious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true in-formation which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)Jose Cesario Pacheco CazaresDec. 09, 16, 23, 30, 2011.This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/17/11.

ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 111CV214399Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the mat-ter of the application of: Laura Barrientos, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Laura Barrientos has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a de-cree changing names as follows: a. Vincent James Redondo Jr. to Vincent James Barrientos. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 1/31/12 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.Dec. 06, 2011.Thomas Wm. CainJudge of the Superior CourtDec. 09, 16, 23, 30, 2011.


NO. 558575The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Lee’s Village Chinese Food, 6477 B-2 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, CA 95120, Santa Clara Co. Lucia Wing Shan Wong, 356 La Strada Dr., Apt 23, San Jose, CA 95123, Pony Tik Wong, 356 La Strada Dr., Apt 23, San Jose, CA 95123. This busi-ness is conducted by husband and wife, registrants have not yet begun business under the ficti-tious business name or names listed hereon. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true informa-tion which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)Lucia Wing Shan Wong Dec. 02, 09, 16, 23, 2011. This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/07/11.


NO. 558444The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Little Genius Learning Center, Genius Acad-emy, 1640 S. De Anza Blvd., San

Jose, CA 95129, Santa Clara Co. Little Genius Learning Center, 1640 S. De Anza Blvd., San Jose, CA 95129. This business is conducted by a corporation, reg-istrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 1996 - 2009. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true in-formation which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)Little Genius Learning Center Jean Lee/President Dec. 02, 09, 16, 23, 2011. This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/23/11.


NO. 558252The following person(s) is(are) doing business, OneStopSteve, Steve Kiss Consulting, 745 Bu-cher Avenue, Santa Clara, CA 95051, Santa Clara Co. Steven Kiss, 745 Bucher Ave., Santa Clara, CA 95051. This business is conducted by an individual, reg-istrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 01/01/2011. “I de-clare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true in-formation which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)Steve Kiss Dec. 02, 09, 16, 23, 2011. This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/17/11.


NO. 558120The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Sunnyvale Chi-ropractic Group, Sunnyvale Chi-ropractic Center, Sunnyvale Chi-ropractic, Sunnyvale Chiropractic Offices, Wilson Family Chiroprac-tic, Sunnyvale Chiropractic Clinic, 201 S. Mary Ave., Ste. 2, Sunny-vale, CA 94086, Santa Clara Co. Anthony Wilson, 563-B McKinley Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94086. This business is conducted by an indi-vidual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 06/08/11. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true information which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)Anthony Wilson Dec. 02, 09, 16, 23, 2011. This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/15/11.


NO. 557872The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Bundles of Joy Day Care, 645 Shirecrest Ct., San Jose, CA 95123, Santa Clara Co. Lizzette Lyla Vela, 645 Shirecrest Ct., San Jose, CA 95123. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began busi-ness under the fictitious busi-ness name or names listed here in 11/07/2011. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true informa-tion which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)Lizzette Lyla Vela Dec. 02, 09, 16, 23, 2011. This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/07/11.


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


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

AMENDED ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME

NO. 111CV209957Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the mat-ter of the application of: Nicole Ajene Smith, TO ALL INTER-ESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Nicole Ajene Smith has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Nicole Ajene Smith to Nicole Ajene Hamilton. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 1/24/12 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.Nov. 29, 2011. Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Dec. 02, 09, 16, 23, 2011.


NO. 111CV213703Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Eustolia Ibarra, TO ALL INTER-ESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Eustolia Ibarra has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Abraham Ibarra Vallejo

to Andres Vallejo Ibarra. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 1/24/12 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.Nov. 23, 2011. Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Dec. 02, 09, 16, 23, 2011.


NO. 111CV213699Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Bic Wa Hung, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Bic Wa Hung has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Bic Wa Hung to (First) Lily (Middle) Bic Wa Hung (Last) Alberts. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 1/24/12 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.Nov. 23, 2011. Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Dec. 02, 09, 16, 23, 2011.


NO. 111CV213804Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the mat-ter of the application of: Tashina Renee Cogliandro, TO ALL IN-TERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Tashina Renee Cogliandro has filed a pe-tition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a de-cree changing names as follows: a. Tashina Renee Cogliandro to Natalya Anna Cogliandro. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 1/10/12 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.Nov. 28, 2011. Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Dec. 02, 09, 16, 23, 2011.


NO. 111CV213796Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the mat-ter of the application of: Gilberto Bueno Mendoza, TO ALL INTER-

ESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Hilberto Bueno Mendoza has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree chang-ing names as follows: a. (First) Betzaira (Middle) Guadalupe (Last) Mendoza Rondan. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 1/03/12 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.Nov. 28, 2011. Thomas Wm. Cain Judge of the Superior Court Dec. 02, 09, 16, 23, 2011.


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


NO. 111CV213407 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the mat-ter of the application of: George William Long Junior, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, George William Long Junior has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. George William Long Junior to King George. THE COURT OR-DERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 1/17/12 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four suc-cessive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.Nov. 18, 2011.Thomas Wm. CainJudge of the Superior CourtNov. 25; Dec. 02, 09, 16, 2011.


NO. 111CV211120Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the mat-ter of the application of: Josue Alexander Perez Balcaceres, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Josue Alexander Perez Balcaceres

has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.Josue Alexander Perez Balcaceres to Joshua Alexander Balcaceres. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the peti-tion for change of names should not be granted on 12/20/11 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four suc-cessive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.Oct. 14, 2011.Thomas Wm. CainJudge of the Superior CourtNov. 25; Dec. 02, 09, 16, 2011.


NO. 111CV213646Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Fe-licity Wai Yi Cheung Wong, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Felicity Wai Yi Cheung Wong has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a de-cree changing names as follows: a.Felicity Wai Yi Cheung Wong aka Felicity Wai-Yi Wong aka Wai Yi Felicity Wong aka Wai Yi Wong to Felicity Wai-Yi Cheung. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 1/24/12 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.Nov. 22, 2011.Thomas Wm. CainJudge of the Superior CourtNov. 25; Dec. 02, 09, 16, 2011.


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


NO. 557666The following person(s) is(are) doing business, Dishes, 3561 El Camino Real #15, Santa Clara, CA 95051, Santa Clara Co. Y & HW Enterprise Inc., 3561 El Camino Real #15, Santa Clara, CA 95051. This business is conducted by a corporation, reg-

istrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 11/01/2011. “I de-clare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true in-formation which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)Y &HW Enterprise Inc.Seung W Yoo/PresidentNov. 18, 25; Dec. 02, 09, 2011.This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/01/11.


NO. 558046The following person(s) is(are) doing business, April Instrument, 1401 Fallen Leaf Lane, Los Altos, CA 94024, Santa Clara Co. Bill Chan, 1401 Fallen Leaf Lane, Los Altos, CA 94024. This business is conducted by an individual, registrant began business under the fictitious business name or names listed here in 1994. “I declare that all information in this statement is true and correct.” (A registrant who declares as true in-formation which he or she knows to be false is guilty of a crime.)Bill S. ChanNov. 18, 25; Dec. 02, 09, 2011.This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 11/10/11.


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


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


NO. 111CV213326 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the mat-ter of the application of: Elisabet Flores, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Elisabet Flores filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a.

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Angela Denise Palomeque Flores to Angela (First) Denise (Middle) Flores Fonseca (Last) THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 1/10/12 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the peti-tion in El Observador, a newspa-per of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.Nov. 17, 2011.Thomas Wm. CainJudge of the Superior CourtNov. 18, 25; Dec. 02, 09, 2011.


NO. 111CV213273 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the matter of the application of: Jean Mohamed Sayeed N A Mohamed Cassim, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, Jean Mohamed Sayeed N A Mohamed Cassim has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as fol-lows: a. Jean Mohamed Sayeed N A Mohamed Cassim to Jean Cassim. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the peti-tion for change of names should not be granted on 1/17/12 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four suc-cessive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.Nov. 16, 2011.Thomas Wm. CainJudge of the Superior CourtNov. 18, 25; Dec. 02, 09, 2011.


NO. 111CV213200 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the mat-

ter of the application of: Toan Bao Tran, TO ALL INTERESTED PER-SONS: The court finds that peti-tioner, Toan Bao Tran has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. Toan Bao Tran to Kyan Tran. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of names should not be granted on 1/10/12 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four successive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the peti-tion in El Observador, a newspa-per of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.Nov. 16, 2011.Thomas Wm. CainJudge of the Superior CourtNov. 18, 25; Dec. 02, 09, 2011.


NO. 111CV212758 Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara-In the mat-ter of the application of: ChieuHo-ang Cat Phan, TO ALL INTER-ESTED PERSONS: The court finds that petitioner, ChieuHoang Cat Phan has filed a petition for Change of Name with the clerk of this court for a decree changing names as follows: a. ChieuHoang Cat Phan to ChieuHoang Phan Cronin. THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the peti-tion for change of names should not be granted on 1/17/12 at 8:45 am, Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Show cause shall be published at least once a week for four suc-cessive weeks prior to the date set for hearing on the petition in El Observador, a newspaper of general circulation, printed in the county of Santa Clara.Nov. 08, 2011.Thomas Wm. CainJudge of the Superior CourtNov. 18, 25; Dec. 02, 09, 2011.

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“You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown” opened De-cember 2nd. It will run until the 18th. It features six char-acters you probably already know and love, played by six actors you will absolutely love! It has been performed around the world for decades.

What better time than the holidays to examine and celebrate our indelible hu-man spirit? And what bet-ter champion of that spirit than Charlie Brown, who tries to remain optimistic in the face of certain disaster.

Charlie Brown and all his friends will be given a voice - a big voice! You’ll hear their timeless songs (“Suppertime”, “The Kite”, “My Blanket and Me”) as well as the new additions to score from the 1999 Broad-way revival (“My New Phi-losophy” and “Beethoven Day”) like you’ve never heard them before thanks to the classically trained, uber-experienced performers.

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Friday December 2- Sunday December 18The Retro Dome 1694 Saratoga Ave., San Jose, CA

Fridays 7:30pm • Saturdays 7:30pmSundays 3:00pm • Sundays 7:00pm

Reserved seating $38.50-$26.50Senior, Military, Child, and Group discounts available

No Additional Box Office Fees • Free Parking

México

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El ex Timbiriche, Edu-ardo Capetillo aclaró los rumores sobre una supu-esta infidelidad a su esposa, Bibi Gaytán, con la par-ticipante cubana Yanilen en “La academia 2011”.

En el arranque del conci-erto número 16, Capetillo, quien funge como director de la institución, interrumpió la conducción de Rafael Arane-da para decir que a inicios de la semana pasada, en un me-dio de comunicación circuló una nota con serias acusacio-nes ofensivas y difamatorias en su contra, de su esposa y por ende, de su familia.

Llamó entonces, al esce-nario a Yanilen para que la joven respondiera si había

Aclara Eduardo Capetillo rumores sobre infidelidad a Bibi Gaytán

sido pretendida por él.

“¿Sabes que tengo casi 18 años de casado con Bibi?, esta mujer es mi vida en-tera. Me encantaría que me aclararas varios puntos y te pido absoluta honestidad.

“¿Ha habido algo más de lo profesional de mi parte hacía a ti?, ¿sientes que he tenido un trato preferencial contigo, a diferencia del resto de tus compañeros?, ¿ha habido algún tipo de coqueteo ha-cia a ti?”, preguntó Capetillo.

Todas las respuestas de la alumna fueron negati-vas. Aunque el punto había sido aclarado. Bibi Gaytán se sumó al momento que fue incómodo para Yanilen.

Sin embargo, cuando Rafael Araneda intentaba tranquilizar a la novel can-

tante, explicándole que todo se trataba de un chisme del que ella no era culpable, Capetillo regresó de nuevo al escenario para añadir:

“Quiero aclararle a la au-diencia que mi esposa y yo jamás nos hemos prestado

a ningún tipo de montaje y nunca lo haremos. Esta-mos aclarando esto, no es-tamos acusando de nada a Yanilen, no somos victi-marios, sólo defendemos lo que para nosotros es lo más importante en la vida: nues-tra familia y los valores”.

Bibi Gaytán, Yanilen y Eduardo Capetillo.

ENTERTAINMENT

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Los Ángele

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Las cantantes Katy Perry y Nicki Minaj se convertirán esta Navidad en muñecas, las cuales estarán en el mercado a partir del próximo miércoles.

De acuerdo con el portal de Mattel, la producción de “Barbie” Katy Perry y Nicki Minaj se inició cuidando hasta el más mínimo detalle de las artistas, pues llevan hasta los tatuajes de las intérpretes.

La muñeca de la cantante de “Last firday night” porta una larga cabellera azul rodeada de dulces y un vestido lleno de mini “cupcakes”.

Por su parte, “Barbie” Nicki Minaj luce una melena rosa, diamantes, transparencias y los maxi botines, su imagen asemeja la portada de su álbum “Pink friday”.

Las primeras dos muñecas serán subastadas para re-caudar fondos que serán destinados al proyecto Angel Food, una organización que proporciona alimentos a mu-jeres y niños afectados por el Virus de Inmunodeficiencia Humana (VIH) y por el Síndrome de Inmunodeficiencia Adquirido (Sida).

Se convierten Katy Perry y Nicki Minaj en muñecas

México

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El dúo musical Jesse & Joy informó que en 2012 lanzará a la venta un documental sobre su trayectoria artística que suma siete años, y edi-tará en inglés su tercer ál-bum de estudio, “¿Con quién se queda el perro?”, que a pocos días de su lanzamien-to ya logró Disco de Oro.

“Queremos darle a nuestros fans algo más apar-te del disco. Originalmente se pensaba mostrar el docu-mental de manera digital, pero se decidió que fuera físi-co, así que el próximo año sal-drá al mercado con poquito de lo mucho que hemos viv-ido en estos años de carrera.

“Mostraremos en él ver-siones de algunos temas, así como otros inéditos. Está terminado en 98 por ciento”, adelantó Jesse, de quien so-bresale su voz por primera vez en uno de los discos. “Le subi-mos más el volumen”, dijo.

Lanzarán Jesse & Joy documental sobre su trayectoria artística

Junto con Paco Ibarra, el músico está dirigiendo este proyecto fílmico que incluye material desde 2005, año en que aparecier-on en televisión cantando para el Teletón, a la fecha.

Otros de los planes de la agrupación es dar a con-ocer su música en el resto de América Latina y, sobre todo, en Europa y Estados Uni-dos, pues su madre es origi-naria de esa nación, y Jesse & Joy han radicado allá.

“Nuestra mamá nos va a reclamar si no vamos a can-tarle a la gente de nuestra otra lengua; por ello, editar-emos esta placa en inglés, ya

casi terminamos de escribir las canciones en ese idioma. Se lanzará a la venta en todo Centro y Sudamérica, Esta-dos Unidos, España, Bélgica, Holanda, Japón, Alema-nia y Canadá”, afirmó Joy.

En la gira de promo-ción contemplan visi-tar estos países, al igual que la mayor parte de la República Mexicana.

Su nuevo disco se titula “¿Con quién se queda el per-ro?”, porque además de que así se llama uno de los temas, la letra tiene que ver con el contenido de la producción, la cual definen como mel-ancólica, pero de una mane-ra “muy positiva, no tan dramática”, explicó Jesse.

Joy comentó que lo grabaron en Londres, Re-ino Unido, bajo la produc-ción de Martin Terefe, quien ha trabajado con Ja-son Mraz, James Morrison, Craig David y Paul McCart-ney, entre otros artistas.

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Visit Chichén Itzá Fiesta Hispana - Dec 18th4pm-10pm Starring:

• Movimiento Cultural Anahuac • Compañía México Danza• El Chivo y su Flota• Grupo Cordero • Grupo Arroyo• La Nueva Generación de Durango (La Kaliente)

Tickets are available at Mi Pueblo Food Center

Telemundo & Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley invite you to celebrate

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SPORTS

Ginebra

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Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo y Xavi Hernández son los tres finalistas a ga-nar el Balón de Oro 2011 que otorga la Federación Internacional de Futbol Asociación (FIFA), se anun-ció hoy en París, Francia.

En una rueda de prensa celebrada en la sede de la revista deportiva France Football en París, también se dieron a conocer las nomina-das en la rama femenil, en las que destacan las jugadoras Homare Sawa (Japón), Marta Vieira da Silva (Brasil) y Abby Wambach (Estados Unidos).

En el anuncio estuvieron presentes Jérôme Valcke, Secretario General de la FIFA, François Morinière, director ejecutivo de France Football,

Messi, Ronaldo y Xavi aspirantes al Balón de Oro de la FIFA

Emmanuel Petit, ex futbolista francés y Gaëtane Thiney, fut-bolista francesa internacional.

Asimismo, el británico Alex Ferguson, el español Josep Guardiola y el portugués José Mourinho optarán al pre-mio al mejor técnico del año.

Por su parte, Bruno Bini (Francia), Norio Sasaki ( Japón) y Pia Sundhage (Suecia) son los candidatos a los premios al Entrenador Mundial de la FIFA en la rama femenil.

Estos finalistas obtuvieron el mayor número de votos de los capitanes y entrenadores de las selecciones naciona-les masculinas y femeninas, así como de representantes de los medios internaciona-les de comunicación, selec-cionados por France Football.

Además, se anunciaron

los tres nominados al Premio Puskás de la FIFA al mejor gol del año: Lionel Messi (Ar-gentina), Neymar (Brasil) y Wayne Rooney (Inglaterra).

Las distinciones se en-tregarán en la Gala del Balón de Oro de la FIFA el 9 de enero de 2012 en el Kongresshaus de Zúrich.

La gala, nacida en 1991 bajo el nombre “Gala del Ju-gador Mundial de la FIFA”, experimentó un gran cam-bio el año pasado al fusion-arse con el Balón de Oro de France Football para crear un único galardón, el Balón de Oro de FIFA.

Además de los premios ya enumerados, se hará entrega de otras tres distinciones: el FIFA/FIFPro World XI, el Pre-mio Presidencial de la FIFA y el Premio Fair Play de la FIFA.

Barcelona

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El presidente de la FIFA, el suizo Joseph Blatter, ase-guró que la Copa del Mundo que se disputará en Brasil del 12 de junio al 13 de julio de 2014, contará con avan-zada tecnología en busca de evitar los “goles fantasma”.

En un adelanto de la en-trevista que publicará el martes el diario español

Usará FIFA tecnología para evitar “goles fantasma” en Mundial 2014

Mundo Deportivo, el titular del máximo organismo fut-bolístico comentó que “Brasil 2014 tendrá tecnología para evitar los “goles fantasma”.

Además, Blatter está de acuerdo con el presidente del FC Barcelona, Sandro Rosell, de que se realice una reduc-ción al número de equipos que integran la Liga de Espa-ña, sin embargo no se dieron más detalles debido a que

la información será publicada por completo este martes.

Para el Mun-dial que se de-sarrollará por segunda oca-sión en Brasil, donde ya se realizó en 1950, los prepara-tivos ya están en marcha en busca de que sea uno de los

mejores de la historia, como lo dijo recientemente Ronaldo Luis Nazario de Lima, me-jor conocido como Ronaldo, quien ingresó al comité orga-nizador de la cita mundialista.

El uso de tecnologías avan-zadas será un detalle más que formará parte de la edición XX de la Copa Mundial de Futbol, a la que se darán cita 32 selecciones nacionales en busca de llevarse el triunfo.

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