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Somos una agencia de alivio de deudas. Ayudamos a la gente que tramite la bancarrota bajo el Código de la Bancarrota.

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Por Rosario Vital - El Observador

Amás de dos semanas del fuerte terre-moto que ha destruido a Haití es im-portante que las personas sigan

contribuyendo para sacar adelante a este país.Sumado a la probreza de esta zona, la naturaleza nose apiadó de ellos por eso pedimos que continúencon sus donativos o su servicio voluntario.

¿Cómo ayudar?La Cruz Roja del Área de la Bahía sigue recibi-

endo contribuciones de gente que desee ayudar. Laspersonas pueden donar a la Cruz Roja visitandowww.redcrossbayarea.org o llamando (888) 4-HELP-BAY.

La Asociación de Enfermera de California estáregistrando voluntarios para proveer asistencia

médica en Haiti. Enfermeras voluntarias pueden in-scribirse visitando www.nationalnursesunited.org .

El Departamento de Estado está recaudandodinero via texto. Voluntarios pueden textear

"HAITI" al 90999 para donar $10 a la CruzRoja

El gobierno pide a a la gente a que localice amiembros de su familia llamando al Departamentode Estado marcando (888) 407-4747.

DonativosEsta organizaciones reciben donativos para ayu-

dar a los Haitianos.- InterAction, Una coalición con base en los Es-

tados Unidos. Visite su página web http://www.in-teraction.org/crisis-list/earthquake-haiti

Para donar $5 a Wyclef Jean's Haitian Yelepuede textear al 501501. El dinero sera agregado

en su recibo telefónico.Si desea ayudar visite en el Comité Interna-

cional de Rescate visite http://www.theIRC.org orcall toll free, 1-877-REFUGEE.

También puede donar a Oxfam's emergencyvisitando http://www.oxfam.org.uk

Testimonio de un rescatista"La situación en Haití es muy grave, hay

cientos de edificios destrozados,la policía que eslo único que debería de funcionar también fueafectada y los edificios de gobierno,hospitales,es-cuelas también se han visto severamente daña-dos", escribe a través de un correo electrónico OscarOliva quien es miembro de la Brigada de rescatetopos de Tlatelolco Delgación Cancun y está en lazona de desastre.

"Hay mucha gente viva atrapada. Escribo esto

con la esperanza que cuanto mas rápido respon-damos más vidas se salvarán", exhorta Oliva.

De otro lado la ayuda a Haití debe centrarse enel apoyo urgente a la producción alimentaria, la re-habilitación de la agricultura y la reconstrucción,pidió la Organización de Naciones Unidas para laAgricultura y la Alimentación (FAO). El directorgeneral del organismo, Jacques Diouf, dijo en un co-municado que los campesinos haitianos deben derecibir ayuda urgente antes del comienzo de la tem-porada de siembra de primavera que comienza enmarzo. Señaló que el consumo de cereales es dealrededor de un millón de toneladas, de las que un63 por ciento proviene de la importación.

¡HAITÍ NOS NECESITA!

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The California RedistrictingCommission MustSucceed

If you believe that you are quali-fied to be one of the 14 CaliforniaRedistricting Commission mem-

bers, you must submit your application tothe CA State Auditor's Office before theFebruary 12, 2010 deadline.

According to Mountain View's WendyT. Padgett, Ph.D., "The applicants for theRedistricting Commission are a far cryfrom being truly representative of Califor-nia's population. Hispanics must be en-couraged to submit their applications."

The available information reveals that80 percent of all applicants are Whites; 73percent are males; only 8 percent are His-panic; and one of three of those Hispanicslive in the Sacramento area. This isviewed by many as an example of whythis "reform redistricting approach" ad-vanced by Governor Schwarzenegger andCommonwealth Cause is turning into a gi-gantic failure. During the 2008 election,opponents of the redistricting initiative(Proposition 11) warned that the Califor-nia Redistricting Commission, which isadministered by the California State Au-ditor's Office, was destined to lack diver-sity because of the way it was structured.At present there is no sign of inclusive di-versity.

According to Mike Potter, a San Josehistorical buff, one needs to go back to theredistricting efforts following the 1990Census to view the gerrymandering thatoccurred. Then CA State Assembly effortsto correct the redistricting efforts follow-ing the 2000 Census were not accepted bythe California Supreme Court, who ruledthe Assembly to "have a conflict of inter-est". So the redistricting was performedunder court supervision. Now we have a'citizens commission' to which the appli-cant pool is simply not representative ofthe demographic makeup of California.What is being attempted is an effort toperform the required redistricting without

any influence by any member of the StateAssembly, though its monitoring groupwill look over the shoulders of the redis-tricting commission.

Steven Maglio (The California Major-ity Report) writes, "To put it bluntly, thereis no sign of diversity in the applicationsthat are coming into the CA State Audi-tor's Office. The applicant pool has only8.2 percent Hispanic applicants; 4.37 per-cent African-Americans; and 3.6 percentAsian Americans. These numbers are waybelow the populations they represent inour state."

Maglio states, "And it is not just theethnic and racial diversity where there areproblems. Other troubling signs are that42.7 percent of the applicants are Democ-rats; 40.1 percent are Republicans and just13.1 percent are from the 'decline to state'voters. These numbers do not reflect thecomposition of this state's electorate.(Note: Proposition 11 gave an even shareof seats on the CA Redistricting Commis-sion to Republicans and Democrats eventhough there are far fewer Republicans).

In addition, there are problems withgeography. Some 32.5 percent of the ap-plicant pool is from Northern Central Val-ley/Mountain area (mainly Sacramento)while just 29.9 percent are from thegreater Los Angeles area (where thelargest proportion of Hispanics reside).

Here is an opportunity for qualifiedand interested individuals to step up to be-come involved in a historical attempt to'draw the lines' in a manner that promotesdemocracy. Currently, an elected official,as an incumbent, has a very large advan-tage because too many districts are drawnto favor one party over another resultingin a 90 percent re-election success rate.The outcome of disparate representationwithin a district is that the voters becomedisengaged because of their perceptionthat their vote will not matter. This results

in an electorate which 'gives up' its votingpower because of a 'what's the use' atti-tude. The resulting disenfranchisement isnot good for participative democracywhere each voter has a sense that his/hervote counts and matters. All persuasionsare affected by this view...especially theRepublican Party which cannot mount ef-fective election competition in too manydistricts today.

This is the daunting challenge today.Will enough members of ethnic groups,especially Hispanics, submit their appli-cations to permit an equitable representa-tion on the California RedistrictingCommission? All who are qualified areencouraged to do so. The 14 selected com-missioners will be given the responsibilityand challenge to redistrict California in amanner that promotes the concept of 'oneperson-one vote'. Representative democ-racy does not work without an electoratethat knows it is an influential stakeholder.The goal is 'fair' elections of all electedofficials who deal with the people's busi-ness.

The members of the California Redis-tricting Commission will be paid. Have nodoubt that each will be subject to pres-sures from special interests. Nonetheless,these rigorously vetted individuals muststep up to do this mandated task to ensurethat for the next ten years, each of ourvotes is fair and equitable. Success willresult when an election opponent has areasonable chance to unseat an incumbent.This California Redistricting Commissionmust succeed in making each vote count.

If interested the application deadlineis February 12, 2010. The California StateAuditor's Office may be reached for offi-cial information at 1-866-356-5217 andonline at www.wedrawtheline.ca.gov. Δ

En el 2010 México conmemorara 200años del inicio de la independenciay 100 años del comienzo de la Revo

lución, por ello se tiene contemplado llevar acabo diversos eventos culturales para que todoslos mexicanos conozcamos el pasado y reflexionemos sobre él.

No se trata de celebrar simplemente pararecordar una fecha, sino para revivir los valorese ideales que le dieron sustento a nuestranación. Se busca contribuir a darle un sentidocontemporáneo a la historia de México y actualizar su significado.

La historia de México no es única ni ex-cluyente, todos formamos parte de ella, y porende, todos los mexicanos que se encuentran alo largo y ancho del país, y los que vivimos enel extranjero, tenemos el derecho de interpre-tarla con plena libertad.

La semana pasada el Alcalde de la Ciudadde San José, Chuck Reed, en presencia de losdiez concejales, subrayó la importancia del bi-centenario como un evento histórico de estaciudad, que también perteneció a la corona es-pañola y se independizó de ella como parte deMéxico. El Alcalde entregó la proclamaciónpara distinguir el 2010 como un año de con-memoraciones que distinguirán los 200 años dela Independencia de México y 100 años de laRevolución Mexicana.

Este hecho demuestra la importanciahistórica de nuestras raíces, por ello debemosformar parte de estas celebraciones, porque de-finen nuestra cultura, nuestra historia y a nues-tra gente. Cada uno de los eventos culturalesque se realizarán en esta Ciudad de San José,también ayudará a dar a conocer lo que somoslos mexicanos, lo que hemos sido, y lo quequeremos ser, que se aprecien y se valoren lossueños y promesas de nuestros antecesores.

Este año haremos un gran esfuerzo paraabrir espacios en donde los mexicanos conoz-camos el origen, contexto e incidencia de esosmovimientos en el momento actual, y a la parfomentar la convivencia que fortalecerá nues-tras raíces y orígenes.

Méxicocelebra el 2010

Por David FigueroaCónsul General de México en San José

By Osvaldo Castillo - El Observador

After several years of hard work, Gov-ernor Schwarzenegger has appointedJesus Valencia to the Santa Clara

County Superior Court. "Mr. Valencia was just appointed in late De-

cember of last year," said Micael Estremera,President-Elect of La Raza Lawyers Association."Prior to being appointed, Valencia has beenserving as a Santa Clara County Court Commis-sioner."

He was born in Salem, Oregon in 1957 andis the son of migrant farm workers. His parentsmigrated to the United States in search of sea-sonal farm work and settled in California in 1959.Valencia and his family worked in the agricul-tural fields of the Central Valley until the he waseighteen when he left for college.

He graduated from San Jose State in 1979with a Bachelor of Science degree in Adminis-tration of Justice.

"He was a golden gloves boxer while hestudied at San Jose State," Estremera said.

Three years later, he received his Juris Doc-torate from Santa Clara University and practicedlaw in San Jose from 1986 to 2006, focusing onplaintiff's personal injury, tort litigation and crim-inal defense.

He is a member of the California Judges As-

sociation; the California Court CommissionersAssociation; the Santa Clara County SuperiorCourt, Traffic Court Committee, the Smalls

Claims Committee, the Community OutreachCommittee, and the Bench/Bar/Media/PoliceCommittee.

On Thursday, January 14, Valencia was pre-sented with a resolution by Congresswoman ZoeLofgren for his accomplishments and was praisedfor his commitment to several organizations.

"I think he will do an exceptional job givenhis extensive legal experience and his commit-ment to equality, justice and fairness," Estremerasaid. "He is precisely the type of judge we needto serve the people of Santa Clara County."

Valencia is married to Irma Fernandez Valen-cia, who practices law in San Benito County inthe Office of the County Counsel. They have twosons, Esteban (15) and Emilio (11).

"In his free time these days, he spends histime working on re-building a vintage race car,"Estremera said.


Latino Appointed to County Court

Alvaro Almanza (President of Raza Lawyers 2010), Judge Valencia's wife (Irma Fernandez Valen-cia), Judge Valencia, and Micaél Estremera (President-Elect of Raza Lawyers).

San Jose, Calif. -The SantaClara Valley TransportationAuthority (VTA) is making

it easier for customers to purchase VTApasses with its updated e-Commercewebsite. Online users now have a newway of purchasing VTA monthlypasses by visiting www.vta.org/store.Users simply select their choice ofmonthly passes and check out. It's afast and convenient process. Instead ofgoing to retail outlets, VTA sales loca-tions, or using the mail, VTA passen-gers can log on and save time.

The following monthly passes arenow available for purchase online:

Adult $ 70.00Adult Express $140.00Youth $ 45.00Senior/Disabled Sticker* $ 25.00VTA accepts Visa, Mastercard,

Discover cards, and debit cards dis-playing the Visa or Mastercard logo. Asmall shipping and handling fee of$1.50 will also be applied. VTA willmail passes to recipients within twobusiness days following receipt of pay-ment. It is recommended that passen-gers order their VTA pass early toensure that it is delivered before the endof the month.

For additional information pleasecontact VTA's Customer Service Cen-ter at (408) 321-2300, TTY for thehearing-impaired only, (408) 321-2330.Or log onto www.vta.org and click onthe blue envelope icon to sign-up forVTA bus/light rail email updates.

New in 2010:Online VTAPass Sales


Residentes de California, si tienen alguna dif icultad Visual, Auditiva, Hablando, Memorizando o de Movilidad: ¡Sus teléfonos

les esperan SIN COSTO a ustedes!

Llame al 1-800-949-5650, o pida un a solicitud delos siguientes centro de servicios

Pídale a su médico o a cualquier profesional de la salud autorizado que complete y f irme su solicitud

Envíe su solicitud completada:Por Correo: CTAP P.O. Box 30310, Stockton, CA 95213Por Fax: 1-800-889-3974En persona en un centro de servicio: 1970 Broadway, Suite 650, Oakland, CA 94612

1-800-949-5650

No hay ningún costo, obligación o requerimiento de edad o ingresos para este programa obligatorio por orden del estado.

Para más información de DDTP y CTAP, incluyendo CapTel y otros equipos prueba

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As the April National Poetry Month ap-proaches, Santa Clara County's PoetLaureate is asking residents to create

poems that celebrate the variety of experiences in thecounty. The Poet Laureate is now accepting poemsubmissions. Thirty poems will be selected and pre-sented at a public reading during April 2010.

"We live in a remarkable place, but we know itonly when we pay attention to it," said Nils Peterson,Santa Clara County Poet Laureate. "Last year, 500county residents participated in the creation of the first100-line Santa Clara County Poem. This year, I wouldlike to encourage more of you to join us to createcounty poems even if you have never tried writing apoem before."

Peterson says the poems can be about anythingthat people have observed as they walk about this fas-cinating county. He also gives a few tips to beginnerswho would like to write a poem:

• Begin by trying to notice things and to catchthe look of them, something you've seen in the world.Write a line for each thing that has called out to youand said, "Look at me." If you pay attention, thethings of the world are doing that a lot. If you begineach day with the intention of writing a line of poetry,you will be in the world differently. Your eyes will besharper, your attention deeper. Anyone can do thiswhether you're in middle school or a retirement com-munity.

• Write a line a day for two weeks, you mighthave an exciting poem. If you have enough lines, youcan play with them and see which ones you want tohave side by side. Then you can add and's and but'sand or's to introduce them.

• Make your lines between 9 & 13 syllables. Itgives uniformity to the end product, makes an approx-imation of a blank verse line, the major line-length ofpoetry in English, and gives a challenge.

Participants may submit a maximum of threepoems. Each poem should be displayed in one page.A separate cover sheet should also be included to in-dicate the poet's name, address and email. Partici-pants should send two copies of each entry to: ArtsCouncil Silicon Valley, 4 North Second Street, Suite500, San Jose, CA 95113-1305. E-mail submission isNOT acceptable.

Other rules for submission are as follows:• Poems should be no more than 30 lines• Poems may be in a formal pattern or in free

verse• Poems should be typed, single-spaced• Poems may not have been previously pub-

lished• Santa Clara County will retain first publication

rights Participants may submit their poems now

through February 28, 2010. Early submission is ap-preciated. For more information, go to: nilspeterson-poet.wordpress.com.

Poets and Beginners Encouraged toCompose Poems for Public Reading

The telephone may be an acceptedpart of life in the 21st century, butnot for an estimated three million

Californians. Most of us take using the tele-phone for granted. But if you have difficultyhearing, seeing, speaking, moving, or remem-bering, what seems to be a simple telephonecall can be challenging to many—preventingcommunication with family, friends, and oth-ers.

The same telecommunications technologythat fuels never-ending innovation has pro-duced a wealth of specialized phones and de-vices so people with disabilities cancommunicate with family and friends. Thesephones are provided by the Deaf and DisabledTelecommunications Program (DDTP) at nocharge to eligible Californians.

DDTP distributes telecommunicationsequipment and services that improve commu-nication for all Californians. A program of theCalifornia Public Utilities Commission(CPUC), the DDTP provides Californians withspecialized telephone equipment and relayservices through the California Telephone Ac-cess Program (CTAP) and California RelayService (CRS), respectively. CTAP providesspecialized phones that amplify sound, adjusttone, light up for incoming calls, display phoneconversation as text, have large buttons withraised numbers, are portable, or have speed dialphone buttons incorporating photographs.CTAP offers approximately 60 types of special-

ized phones and devices, so all Californians cancommunicate their own way.

CRS provides specially-trained Relay Op-erators and Communication Assistants to relaytelephone conversations between people whoare deaf, hard of hearing, or are speech-disabledwith those they wish to communicate with bytelephone. CRS, captioned telephone, andSpeech-to-Speech relay services are all offeredin English and Spanish.

California residents are eligible for special-ized equipment if they have phone service andare certified by a licensed physician, medicaldoctor, or audiologist. There is no cost, obliga-tion, age, or income requirement.

Once an individual qualifies for a special-ized telephone, they can call 1-800-806-1191or go into one of CTAP’s Service Centersthroughout California to determine the most ap-propriate device for their requirements. CTAPstaff will demonstrate phone features, recom-mend the phone that best fits a client’s needs,and provide training on how to use and person-alize the phone.

DDTP is funded by a small surcharge thatappears on all Californians' telephone bills. Themoney collected pays for both CTAP and CRS.This surcharge appears on phone bills as "CARelay Service and Communications DevicesFund." For more information or to downloadan application, visit www.ddtp.org or call 1-800-806-1191.

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Blanca Alvarado, Joe Coto,George Shirakawa. These arethe names of just a few of the

people that have transform politics in SanJose. They also belong to the city's EastSide.

On Friday, January 15, prominent res-idents of East San Jose gathered for the In-augural Reception of the East San JoseDemocrats at the Mayfair CommunityCenter.

"East San Jose has always been De-mocrat and we have always played a sig-

nificant role in our city's politics," saidEddie Garcia, Eastside Union High SchoolDistrict Trustee. "This is a historic eventand it is time that we are recognized."

Many of the elected East Side Democ-rats, including Joe Coto (Assembly Mem-ber District 23), Blanca Alvarado (formerSanta Clara County Supervisor), andGeorge Shirakawa (Santa Clara CountySupervisor District 2) were in attendance.

"With the help of these and other lead-ers, we are going to make a difference onour terms," Garcia said. "It all starts withour schools."

Coto spoke about his experience

growing up and going to school in EastSan Jose.

"It all starts in the schools, we need tomake sure our youngsters get a quality ed-ucation," Coto said.

He spoke about his 14 years as Super-intendent in East Side and how rewardingit is to run into so many proud East Sidegraduates who are doctors, dentists,lawyers, teachers, and bank managers, allgreat role models. Coto believes the for-mation of a club is a good idea and will en-tice more young adults to get involved.

Shirakawa also said a few words aboutthe East San Jose Democrats inaugural.

"We have been neglected for so longand had to fight hard for what we de-serve," Shirakawa said. "Together we arestronger and can make a difference."

Though the neighborhoods in theBerryessa area of the city do not look likethe East Side neighborhoods, Councilmember Kansen Chu (District 4) haspledge his support to residents of East SanJose and the East Side Democrats.

"I am proud to have joined this organ-ization and will do what I can to bring thenecessary resources to East San Jose," Chusaid.

Alcario Castellano was also in atten-dance. He praised the residents of East SanJose but also wanted to bring attention tothe community's lack of use of the Mexi-can Heritage Plaza.

"The city of San Jose might take theplaza away from us if we do not find waysto use it," Castellano said. "It is time to letthe world know who we are. It's abouttime we know who we are."

East Side First Democratic Club

By Cinthia Rodriguez - El Observador

Services, Immigrant Rights and Education Network(SIREN) held a community forum on the grounds ofthe Saint Maria Goretti Church in San Jose. to further

discuss the immigration reform bill HR 4321, introduced by LuisGutierrez (D-IL) last December.

Security and preparation were at the top of the agenda. Thepresentation given to about 40 people discussed several topics. Thepreparation tips were explained and questions were answered.

The presentation began with clarifying the roles of local policecompared to the roles of the federal government. Examples ofraids were briefly talked about and then the real presentation began.

There was talk about the different types of visas the bill wouldmake possible. The new system will consider a spouse of a per-manent resident immediate family, where before that was not avail-able.

Other programs like AGJobs and the DREAM Act were dis-cussed. With the DREAM Act, children that were brought over tothe United States and graduated high school would be able to applyfor citizenship, financial aid, and not be held accountable for theircurrent status.

In many cases, the bill will ask for proof of being in the countrybefore December 16 of last year in order to register. The govern-ment will look at the contribution made by the person applying forresidency and a fee of $500 will need to be payed. The fee doesn’tapply to minors, but a criminal record doesn’t help either case.

There was talk about prerequisites, like paying taxes, a back-ground check and a medical background check.

Another thing that was talked about was record keeping. It washighly recommended to start keeping record of things and to payoff any traffic tickets or things like that. The collection of legal doc-uments, high school diplomas, grades, registration forms, payingtaxes all add up and will make things easier. It can put the mind atease when filling forms out.

This year the census is being done, so SIREN asked all thepeople present to complete the census forms. An explanation ofwhy it’s important was given to them along with brochures.

Preparing forImmigrationReform

Community forum held by Services, Immigrant Rights andEducation Network (SIREN) talked about the importance ofcompleting this year’s census forms.

Assembly member Joe Coto addresses the East Side Democrats


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Open Seats on Alum Rock Union School District

Citizen’s Measure G Bond

Oversight Committee

The Alum Rock Union School District Citizen’s Oversight Committee currently

has two openings - to replace one member active in a business organization rep-

resenting the business community located in the district, and one member active

in a bona-fide taxpayers association.

The purpose of the Citizen Oversight Committee is to inform the public and to

ensure that the June 2008 voter-approved Measure G funds are spent as promised

to the public. Committee meets quarterly. Further information and the application

are available on the website at www.arusd.org or by calling Patricia Tovar at 408-

928-6846.

DEADLINE:

Applicants will need to fill out the application form and submit it by

January 29, 2010 to:

Alum Rock Union School District

Attention: Rebecca Wright – Assistant Superintendent

2930 Gay Ave

San Jose, CA


On Friday, January 15, supporters ofimmigration reform took theirplight to the office of Congress-

woman Zoe Lofgren (D-CA-16). Their effortwas part of a statewide week of action organ-ized by the California Table of Reform Immi-gration FOR America.

"The visit's purpose is two-fold: one to givecommunity people an opportunity to voice theirsupport for immigration reform; second, tovoice our concern of the lack of leadership fromRep. Lofgren," said Cesar Juarez, OrganizingDirector for the Service, Immigrants Rights &Education Network (SIREN). "She continu-ously stated her support but we haven't seen anyreal action."

Juarez added that according to many na-tional pro-immigration reform organizations,the Senate might introduce legislation to reformthe immigration system by early February anda similar legislation in the House of Represen-tatives soon after.

"It's going to be a though battle because thisis an election year which means candidatesmight not want to touch any issues," Juarezsaid. "But we have to keep in mind that we livein a democracy and if people really want it, re-ally fight for it and contact their representativesthen we will have an immigration reform lawthis year."

Supporters of immigration believe familieswill continue to suffer if elected officials do not

pass immigration reform this year."Because of their inaction millions of hard-

working adults and innocent US citizen chil-dren live in fear and oppression due to theirlegal status," Juarez said.

They are also asking President Obama tolive up to his promise on immigration reform.

"His first year is almost over and we'veseen little action. But we understand thatObama could do so much and it's Congress thatneeds to move," Juarez said. "So we feel thatPresident Obama also needs to take action andnot just talk."

SIREN and other immigration reformgroups are also asking the community to get in-volved in this effort.

"We are asking people in Santa ClaraCounty, immigrant and non-immigrant, citi-zens, residents and undocumented people, toget involve. SIREN regularly has communityforums and many mobilizations. People help bysimply signing a petition and help gather moresignatures; folks could also help organize housemeetings and a SIREN representative could at-tend the house meetings with information andmaterials." Juarez said. "The most effectiveway is to contact their representatives via phoneor in person and ask for the congressperson topush for a just and humane immigration reformthis year."

For more information visit www.siren-ba-yarea.org.

Time for Real Action


Books were the last things on the mindof Art Rodriguez as he was growingup in San Jose. Now, he is writing

them. His first book was “East Side Dreams,” andit was one of his books being signed at a Bordersbookstore in the Oakridge Mall in San Jose thislast weekend.

“It’s not a gang book,” said Art Rodriguez.The book took him about three years to com-

plete and it talks about his childhood, his father andhis young adult years. Growing up, he hung outwith the wrong crowd, made some choices thatstill affect his life now. But through it all, he’sevolved.

Rodriguez feels that he went from a rotten kidto a successful businessman. By 1985, he startedhis own business, Number 1 Disposal in San Joseand in the preface of the book, he explains whatdrove him to finally write.

“If I can make it, anybody can make it,” saidRodriguez.

At the age of 21, Rodriguez had his first son.He remembers driving and after he glanced tomake sure his son was fine it hit him. He imaginedall the mothers he hurt by fighting with their chil-dren and how they will never stop crying from thepain he caused.

“I didn’t want to have a life like I did, so I re-ally worked,” said Rodriguez.

Having children changed him and his kidsquickly became the inspiration to turn his lifearound. He learned how to read and write with thehelp from his wife.

“I encourage everybody to write down theirstories, so they’re saved,” said Rodriguez.

Now, glad to be alive, although most of hisfriends are not, he makes a living selling his booksand by talking to students across California. Helikes to tell his story because a lot of students canrelate and they can be assured they have someoneto talk to.

“I was a gangster and I tell kids they’re notlying when they say drugs are bad,” said Ro-driguez. “If I can move one kid, it’s worth it.”

There is a sequel to “East Side Dreams,” thattook 9 months to be completed. “The MonkeyBox,” takes the reader back to Mexico and travelto Spain. His ancestry is explored.

Rodriguez has finished his first screenplay andis starting another. Both are based on the books andhe hopes that one day they will be motion pictures.

Growing up, he never knew he would be abusinessman and being a writer was never athough. Rodriguez was born in San Jose and con-tinues to live in San Jose, touching the lives of sev-eral people.

East Side Dreams


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Por Rosario VitalEspecial desde Phoenix, Arizona

Organizaciones comunitarias y grupos pro-inmigrantesviajaron hasta Phoenix para protestar en contra de laspracticas discriminatorias que ha venido usando el al-

guacil del Condado de Maricopa, Joe Arpaio.

Más de 10 mil personas caminaron 5 millas en la ciudad dePhoenix, Arizona para hacer saber su descontento con el alguacilmás temido de esta zona. Los activistas piden que Arpaio deje deasumir tareas de la patrulla fronteriza y combata la delincuencia.

Salvador Reza de Arizona dijo que los grupos pro inmigrantespedirán al congreso que Arpaio y sus oficiales suspendan redadasbasadas en el perfil racial de presuntos sospechosos de ser indoc-

umentados."Queremos que salga, ese señor ha sembrado el terror e inse-

guridad en esta zona. No puedo dormir ni trabajar con tranquili-dad. Hay trato inhumano y nos tenemos que unir para removerloporque no merece prestar seguridad a este condado de Maricopacuando él siembra inseguridad", dijo José Terrones quien viven enArizona.

"Arpaio se cree un Dios""Tenemos el poder de remover a gente y autoridades si nos lo

proponemos. Arpaio se cree un Dios y nosotros tenemos la capaci-dad de removerlo", dijo Dolores Huerta quien expresó su alegríaal ver esta gran multitud en la primera protesta de la década.

Marcha accidentadaY lo que se creía podía ser una marcha pacífica tuvo momentos

de tensión durante la manifestación. Un grupo de jóvenes anar-quistas vestidos de negros que no tenía nada que ver con la marchadesafió a la policía de Arizona.

Algunos de ellos arrojaron botellas con agua y piedras a losoficiales. Uno de los agentes se aproximó al grupo para tomar con-trol y no sobrepasaran la línea amarilla, sin embargo la reacciónde estos jóvenes hizo que el caballo botara al oficial. De inmediatolos otros efectivos lanzaron gases lacrimógenos y quienes march-aban pacificamente fueron afectados.

"Esto es pacífico, no tenían que hacer eso", dijo Gustavo Var-gas quien fue parte de la delegación del área de la Bahía que viajócon SIREN 12 horas para protestar.

Los manifestantes eligieron este sábado 15 de enero para laprotesta por ser el aniversario del natalicio del extinto dirigente delos derechos civiles estadounidenses, doctor Martin Luther King.Además coincide con una investigación en la que un gran juradofederal reune testimonios sobre actos de racismo de Arpaio y susoficiales contra la comunidad latina en el condado Maricopa.


PRIMERA PROTESTA PRO INMIGRANTE DE LA DECADAMás de 10 mil personas salieron a protestar entre gases lagrimógenos


Por Rosario Vital - El Observador

Celina Rodríguez a través de "Noticias y Máscon Celina Rodriguez" regresa a la televisióncon mucha fuerza por KFSF Telefutura 66.

La reconocida periodista de larga trayectoria interna-cional vuelve a las cámaras de televisión y con ella unequipo de destacados profesionales que le proveerán in-formación día a día.

Radio Informativa 98.9 - 100.3 HD2 se transmitiráde lunes a viernes en simultáneo con Telefutura 66 em-pezando el 25 de enero. Este proyecto pionero en el Áreade la Bahía le permitirá ver a Celina en directo desde lacabina de transmisión de Univision Radio en el centro deSan Francisco.

"Noticias y Más con Celina Rodriguez" de 7am a 8am ofrece noticias locales, internacionales y todo lo queacontece en el mundo.

"El programa viene a llenar un vacío en lo que se re-fiere a noticias locales e internacionales en vivo para latelevisión en español. Nuestra misión es que el ra-dioyente y televidente esté enterado de lo que estápasando en su comunidad".

Las noticias locales serán proporcionadas por el per-iódico El Observador, periódico local y bilingue estable-cido hace 30 años en el Área de la Bahía. El tráfico y elclima serán reportados cada 10 minutos a cargo de Gloria

Orellana destacada locutora de Univisión, asi como eltipo de cambio será detallado por el especialista SamuelRodríguez, las noticias deportivas estarán a cargo de AlexPasos.

Otros elementos necesarios en el noticiero estáncompuestos por "La historia amable del día" a cargo deLuis Landeros así como notas humanas a través del seg-mento "Vale la pena vivir" por el ingeniero GabrielHernández Bravo.

"Este esfuerzo en equipo es un foro importante paranuestra audiencia que permite abordar asuntos más rel-evantes que enfrentan los hispanos y la comunidad engeneral ", dijo David Loving Vicepresidente y Directorregional de Univisión y TeleFutura Television Group.

"Estoy contenta de haber iniciado hace tres años"Noticias y Más con Celina Rodriguez" y a Dios graciasel programa ha crecido", dijo la Presidente de RodriguezMedia Productions.

Medio escrito, radial y televisivoEl Observador se traza otro reto más para el 2010 al

participar en este programa televisivo. Desde abril de2009 El Observador unió esfuerzos con "Noticias y Máscon Celina Rodriguez" proveendo información a travésde la radio.

Ahora EO en televisión desea llegar y compartir lainformación para beneficio de nuestra comunidad. Visitewww.el-observador.com. Δ

Celina de regreso a la TVVea a Celina Rodriguez por Telefutura Canal 66 de 7 a 8 de la mañana. El Observador se siente orgulloso de contribuir con las noticias locales a través de este espacio televisivo.

KFSF TELEFUTURA 66 DEBUTSLOCAL MORNING PROGRAM "NOTICIAS Y MAS CON CELINA RODRIGUEZ"

SAN FRANCISCO, CA.

KFSF TeleFutura 66, the owned and operated station of UnivisionCommunications, the leading Spanish-language media company inthe country, will debut a simulcast of the popular morning radio pro-

gram "Noticias y Mas con Celina Rodriguez" on Monday, January 25 at 7 am.The popular news talk program, currently broadcast on Univision Radio's Infor-mativa 98.9 - 100.3 HD2, will air weekdays 7-8 a.m. and will be the Bay Area'sonly local Spanish-language morning news program available to viewers in theBay Area.

"This programming collaboration provides an important forum for our view-ers to address the most important issues that are facing Hispanics and the com-munity at large," said David Loving, senior vice president & regional director,Univision and TeleFutura Television Group.

In addition to welcoming special guests to the broadcast studio, Rodriguezwill also invite listeners and viewers to call with questions and comments. Thebroadcast features traffic and weather every 10 minutes, as well as a daily sportssegment.

Read full article at www.el-observador.com



Imagine a heart being ripped out of its cavity chest; it'sstill pumping and the gushing of blood. Now imagine thebody being tossed and left to nature. This was a well-

practiced ritual by the Aztecs in Mexico. There should be no needto worry about a proper burial though that should be enough foreternal life right?

Wrong.The sequence of events would not be enough compared to

the Egyptian civilization. They would have a modern day melt-down if the body were left untouched after death. The only wayto ensure eternal life was to be mummified and properly buried.

A trip to Mexico is no big deal, but a trip to Egypt can makea dent in any savings account. No need to worry, the RosicrucianEgyptian Museum in San Jose brings back to life the civilizationthat was once a mystery.

The long columns along the building take you back in timeand you will be immersed in the daily life of the Egyptians. Thereare three galleries that interconnect. One is filled with models andfacts of the Sumerians, while there is another gallery that giveslight on the life of an Egyptian. The museum lets you explore lifeand death.

The Egyptians wore make up, weaved sandals and could be-come governors. A governor then had the chance to work on his

tomb. As soon as he dies, life begins with a ritual that does morethan toss the body.

The governor's body will not be given to the gods just yet.Within 70 days he will be complete. His brains would have beenremoved through his nostrils and he would have been tightlywrapped. The process was so expensive that only royalty andpharaohs could afford it.

The museum has recreated a tomb fit for the governor basedon a compilation of 15 tombs. There is an offering chamber andthe burial chamber.

The tomb seems to explain the life of the governor. The dailyactivities are painted on the walls, a mural of his youth as he'dlike to remain, and a depiction of his judgment is also on thewalls. All of these decorations ensured an eternal life. It wasn'tenough to sacrifice your body parts.

The walls of the tomb are also filled with hieroglyphics. Themuseum offers workshops every Thursday at 4pm and Sundayat 11:30am that explore the ancient symbols. Find out how thelanguage unraveled to better understand the viewpoints on life.

For more information about museum hours go to:http://www.egyptianmuseum.org

Bring or mail your proof of purchase from The Rosicrucian EgyptianMuseum (ticket stub or receipt) to El Observador Newspaper and enter ElObservador's drawing for the opportunity to win prizes, such as movie tick-ets and tickets for local events.

(San Jose)

When you think of Costco youthink of large bulk quantities.But when it comes to the

YMCA, the multi-billion dollar global retaileris focusing on smaller bundles of joy -YMCAschool-aged children.

The Santa Clara Costco recently partneredwith the San Jose Latino Police Officers Asso-ciation to present donated furniture, bikes andassorted goodies to more than 125 children inthe East Valley Family YMCA Vinci Park Ele-mentary youth programs. The programs serve

children with financial, academic and socialneeds.

"At a time when family budgets are tightand the unemployment rate is at an all-timehigh, it is nice to know there are organizationsand people who care," said Lupe Ruvalcaba, as-sociate executive of Community Programs atEast Valley Family YMCA. East Valley FamilyYMCA serves nearly 13,000 people in easternSan Jose with health and fitness classes, youthdevelopment, camps, family programs, swim-ming and aquatics, and other activities for peo-ple of all ages, incomes and abilities.

Holiday Memories Last a Lifetime

Vinci Park student Amelia Gomez was one of the lucky students to receive a new bicycle.

A VISIT TO THE EGYPTIAN MUSEUMPART II

HAITI Fundraiser @ South FirstBilliardsWhen: January 29 at 9:00 PMWhere: South First Billiards in SanJose, Cost: 10.00Info: www.myspace.com/the-blankmanuscript

Sustainable Vegetable GardeningWhen: Wednesdays, February 10th -March 17th, 7:00 - 9:00pmWhere: Guadalupe River Park & Gar-dens Visitor & Education CenterInfo: (408) 298-7657 or visitwww.grpg.org

San José: Paintings by WayneJiangWhen: Until May 30, 2010Where: History Park in San JoseInfo: www.historysanjose.org or call408 287 2290.

Francisco "Pancho" Jimenez, Ce-ramic SculpturesWhen: Until January 24, 2010Where: Community School of Musicand Arts (CSMA), 230 San Antonio Circle, MountainViewCOST: FREE INFO: 650-917-6800, ext. 306, or seewww.arts4all.org

La FactoriaWhen: January, 22, 23 and 24Where: El Teatro Campesino705 4th St. San Juan BautistaInfo: (831) 297-0691

AZTEC DANCE!When: Every Tuesday From 7 p.m. to 9p.m.Where: MACLA Theater 510 South 51hStreet, San JoseInfo: (408) 998-2783 orwww.maclaarte.org

"Saturday Afternoon at theMovies"When: Saturday, January 30th at 3:00p.m.Where: Claremont Branch Library,2940 Benvenue Ave, in BerkeleyInfo: 510-981-6285

Taking FlightWhen: January 28- February 14, 2010Where: The Mexican Heritage PlazaTheater in San JoseInfo: (408) 272-9926 or visitwww.teatrovision.org

Dormant Fruit Tree PruningWhen: Saturday, January 23, 9:30a.m. to 11:30 a.m.Where: Guadalupe Gardens in SanJoseInfo: (408) 298 7657 or visitwww.grpg.org.

CET Provides Legal Support forElderly Citizenship ApplicantsWhen: January 26, at 5:30 pm. Febru-ary 6, at 1:00 pm. February 11, and 18at 5:30 pmWhere: 701 Vine St., San JoseInfo: (408) 534-5215

City Lights Theater Company ofSan Jose Presents:Dead Man WalkingBy Tim Robbins (Based on the bookDead Man Walking by Sister HelenPrejean)In partnership with Notre Dame HighSchoolWhen: January 21, 2010 - February21, 2010Thursdays - Saturdays at 8 pmSunday evenings at 7:00 pm (Jan 31 &Feb 7)Sunday matinees at 2:00 pm (Feb 14& 21)Where: City Lights Theater Company529 South Second St.San Jose, CA 95112Info: (408) 295-4200 or visit us onlineat www.cltc.org

"Fragmentos de Perú"Contemporary Art of Claudio Talavera-BallonWhen: February 8th through March7th, 2010. Monday 12 - 8; Tuesday 10- 8; Wednesday -Saturday, 10 -6; Sun-day 1-5.Where: Berkeley Public Library's Cen-tral Catalog Lobby.Info: 510-981-6100 or www.berkeley-publiclibrary.org.

South Bay Home & Garden ShowWHERE: Santa Clara Convention Cen-ter, 5001 Great America Pkwy, SantaClaraWHEN: January 22-24, 2010HOURS: Friday: Noon - 8pm, Saturday:10am - 7pm, Sunday: 10am - 5pm

Sustainable Vegetable GardeningWhen: Wednesdays, February 10th -March 17th,7:00 - 9:00pmWhere: Guadalupe River Park & Gar-dens Visitor & Education Center in SanJoseInfo: (408) 298-7657 or visitwww.grpg.org

Left Coast Chamber Ensemble:Harpsichord ReduxWHEN : Thursday, January 28, 8:00pmWHERE : 142 Throckmorton Theatre inMill ValleyInfo: 415-383-9600 [email protected]

A Bit of Brazilian Music on FilmWhen: Sat, Jan 23, 7:30 pm: Favela onBlast by Leandro HBL & Wesley PentzSun, Jan 24, 4:30 pm: Discovery ofBrazil (Descobrimento do Brasil) byHumberto MauroInfo: 415-978-2787 or www.ybca.org

Red Light WinterWhen: Jan 28 - Feb 20.Thurs-Sat 8pm;Sun 7pmWhere Next Stage, 1620 Gough Street(at Bush), San FranciscoInfo: CustomMade.org or call 1-800-838-3006

Curso de CERTSepa qué hacer en caso de terremotos

y desastresDías: 23 y 30 de enero (9:00am -12:00pm.)Y 6 de febrero (1pm-4.30pm)Informes: (650) 903-6145

Vacunación Gratuita Contra H1N1En Pacífica, San Mateo, La Honda,Pescadero, Daly City y Half Moon BayDía: Sábado 23 de eneroHora: 10 am 4 pmLugar: San Mateo Health System225 37th Ave. Salón 100San MateoDía: martes 26 y jueves 28 de eneroHora: 5:30-7:30pmLugar: San Mateo Health System225 37th Ave. San MateoJueves 28 de eneroHora: 3pm a 7pmLugar: La Honda Post Office8865 La Honda Rd.Lugar: Pescadero Coomunity ChurchState & North St. PescaderoSábado 30 de eneroHora: 10:00 am 4:pmLugar: Serramonte High School 699 Serramonte Blvd. Daly CityDomingo 31 de eneroHora: 10:00 am - 4:00 pmLugar: Ted Adcock Community Center535 Kelly Ave. Half Moon Bay

Taller de CiudadaníaDía: 26 de eneroHora: 5:30 pmLugar: CET701 Vine St. San Jose, CA95110Día: 4 de febreroHora: 5:30 pmLugar: 230 E. Dunne, Morgan Hill, CA 95037

Cocina Saludable Gratuita Demostración de cocina a cargo delChef LaLa

GilroyDía: Sábado 6 de Febrero, 2010Hora: 9:30-10:00 AMLas Puertas y Exhibición se abrirán10:00-12:00 PMTiempo de Lectura del libro "Sopa deZanahoria"Levántese y muévase con "Genera-tions Community Wellness"Demostración de Cocina con Chef LaLaLugar: Centro de Multiusos de GilroyHigh School750 West 10th Street, Gilroy, 95020

San JoseDía: Sábado 6 de Febrero, 2010Hora: 2:00-2:30 PMLas Puertas y Exhibición se abrirán2:30-4:30 PMLugar: Mexican Heritage Plaza Pavil-ion1700 Alum Rock Avenue, San Jose,95116Tiempo de Lectura del libro "Sopa deZanahoria"Levántese y muévase con "Genera-tions Community Wellness"Demostración de Cocina con Chef LaLaEl libro "Yummy Para Tu Pancita" seráregalado a quienes asistan al evento.

Informes: Evelyn Romero (408)-260-3714

Done SangreDía: 9 de febreroHora: 1- 7pmLugar: Fellowship Hall, 5828 SantaTeresa Blvd., San Jose.Día: Miércoles 10 de febreroHora: 1:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.Gymnasium, 3485 East Hills Dr., SanJose.Llame al (800-448-3543) o visiteRedCrossBlood.orgPara cita

La Cultura CuraDía: Sábado 23 de eneroHora: 3pm- 9pmLugar:CTC 749 Story Road, San JoseInformes: 408.510.1377www.aztecadancers.com

Prevención contra el crimen enSan JoséAutoridades y vecinos unidos contrael crimenDía: Sábado 23 de eneroHora: 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.Lugar: Roosevelt Community Center901 East Santa Clara St.San Jose, CA 95116

¿Compones temas musicales lati-

nos?Participa en el concurso anual "peer-music" a cargo de la fundación BMI.Participan : Jóvenes de 16 y 24 años(tienen que permanecer a una Escuelao Universidad)Fecha límite: 8 de febrero de 2010Informes: Porfirio PiñaDirector, peermusic Latin ScholarshipBMI Foundation, Inc.Los Angeles8730 Sunset Blvd.3rd Floor WestWest Hollywood, CA 90069-2211(310) 659-9109

Tutankhamun y la Edad de OroExhibición majestuosa en el Museo deYoungDías: Hasta marzo 2010Lugar: Museo de Young50 Hagiwara Tea Garden DriveJohn F. Kennedy Drive,Golden Gate ParkSan Francisco, CAInfo: (415) 750-3600www.tutsanfrancisco.org

SCOREConsejeros para los Pequeños nego-cios de AméricaLugar: 84 West Santa Clara St, SanJoseInfo: www.svscore.org

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

TOLTEKAYOTL: Raíces IndígenasExhibición a cargo del historiador LuisGovaDía: Martes a sábadoDe: 10 am a 4pmHasta enero de 2010Lugar: San Jose City College2100 Moorpark (esquina con Bascom)A espaldas de las canchas de Raquet-ball

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

Nuestra Escuelitawww.nuestraescuelita.orgAyuda a que sus hijos sigan desarrol-lando elEspañol

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C A L E N D A R I O

Por Mario Jiménez Castillo - El Observador

Los cristales conforman la más hermosay simétrica representación del mundomineral. Se han formado a través de

miles de años por los cambios geológicos en elsubsuelo terrestre. Los cristales poseen una in-finidad de aplicaciones para la existencia místicay espiritual del ser humano, por lo que recomiendoal menos tener uno.

La base fundamental de la antigua civilizaciónde la Atlántida fueron los cristales. Lastimosa-mente en aquel entonces se utilizaron con propósi-tos degenerativos y destructivos, lo cual causó que

todo un continente colapsara.Los cristales son transmisores y receptores de

energía. Utilizándolos correctamente podemosconvertirlos en nuestra fuente de energía pura. Loscristales son usados en la fabricación de instrumen-tos tecnológicos, radios, computadoras, telesco-pios, etc.

En el mundo místico espiritual tienen un valorincalculable porque podemos transformarlos enuna especie de computadora privada, puespodemos dirigirnos a ellos enfocando nuestrasideas, memorias y conceptos en los destellos lumi-nosos de luz y energía que ellos emanan. A travésde esa luz, nuestra energía puede ser recargada o

almacenada por medio de la comunicacióntelepática entre un cristal y nuestra mente.

Los cristales son minerales que tienen la potes-tad de comunicarse.

Observémoslos, están llenos de vida por ellomantienen esa firmeza estructural y ese brillo inimitable.

Cuando decida obtener un cristal, vaya a latienda, obsérvelo, tóquelo, sienta su energía y seráel cristal que le corresponda en este plano de vidaquien le atraerá como a un imán.

En recientes estudios científicos, se ha com-probado que la energía rutilante de un cristal escapaz de prevenir, aliviar y hasta curar padecimientos físicos, mentales, emocionales y espiri-tuales. Si siente un dolor, una pena o un sen-timiento que le perturbe, tome un cristalfuertemente con las dos manos y expóngalo a laluz solar o a la luz de la luna llena, y permita quela energía penetre todo su ser.

Los cristales, las piedras preciosas y semi-pre-ciosas, los metales y los espejos se pueden conver-tir en nuestros mejores proveedores de energíacósmica. Se les debe estudiar a fondo y aprenderde las técnicas más avanzadas para sacar el máximo provecho de ellos, sin embargo la comuni-cación visual y telepática que establezca con ellosconstituirá el primer paso.

Cómo limpiar un CristalSi observa que un cristal se muestra sucio,

opaco o con falta de destello, debe limpiarlo in-mediatamente. Existen varias alternatives parahacerlo: con agua de mar, con agua de río, conagua de lago o haciendo una preparación casera.

Se necesita: agua mineral, una cantidad mín-ima de sal y una pizca ínfima de bicarbonato. Semezclan los ingredientes en un recipiente metálico,se voltea el cristal y se deja reposando en la mezcladurante una noche de luna llena. Posteriormente seexpone a los rayos del sol por una hora para quese cargue nuevamente de energía sideral.

Cómo se carga de energía un CristalEl primer paso es la limpieza, posteriormente

la exposición a la luz del sol y a la luz de la lunallena, también puede cargarse junto a otroscristales. El tamaño del cristal no es importante, losustancial es el efecto benéfico que provoque.

Para eliminar las malas energías depositadasen un cristal, primero debe limpiarse con agua demar, posteriormente mantenerlo en el congeladordurante 24 horas y finalmente se expone a la luzdel sol durante dos horas.

Para eliminar sentimientos adversos debe en-focarse en un cristal de cuarzo rutilado, tómelofuertemente con ambas manos y visualice la parteinterna del cristal. Al legar a ese punto, envíe pormedio de mensajes telepáticos, todos los sen-timientos, emociones y pensamientos que le per-turben y mediante una visualización creativa,deposítelos en el interior del cristal como si setratase de una caja fuerte. Ahora cierre la cajafuerte con una clave imaginaria de la cual usted seolvidará cuando concluya el ejercicio.

Para atraer salud, amor, dinero y paz, se acon-seja tener en casa un cristal de cuarzo, un cuarzorosa, una amatista, una citrina y un cristalverde(también puede tratarse de una pieza de jade.)Coloque todos los cristales en un sitio adonde serefleje la luz solar. Debe observarlos y acariciarloscon frecuencia. Se recomienda que los cristalespersonales sean

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Angelina Jolie y Brad Pitt donaron unmillón de dólares; Madonna, quien aportó250 mil dólares, y el campeón del "tour" deFrancia, Lance Armstrong, con un millónde dólares.

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NO. 532862The following person(s) is(are) doingbusiness as: NHA Investments, PrestigeRealty, 200 Serra Way, Ste 44, Milpitas,CA 95035, Santa Clara Co. PRF Enter-prise, 289 Long Valley Ct., San Jose, CA95138. This business is conducted by acorporation registrant has not yet begundoing business under the fictitious busi-ness 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.)PRF EnterpriseDylan H NguyenJan. 15, 22, 29; Feb. 5, 2010This statement was filed with theCounty of Santa Clara on 1/11/2010


NO. 532854The following person(s) is(are) doingbusiness as: D & L Janitorial Services,2996 Knights Bridge, San Jose, CA95132, Santa Clara Co. Angelica Ortiz,2996 Knights Bridge, San Jose, CA95132. This business is conducted by anindividual registrant began doing busi-ness under the fictitious business nameor names listed here in 04/04/2001. “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.)Angelica OrtizJan. 15, 22, 29; Feb. 5, 2010This statement was filed with theCounty of Santa Clara on 1/11/2010


NO. 532855The following person(s) is(are) doingbusiness as: Montague Valero, 1298Montague Exp. Way, San Jose, CA95131, Santa Clara Co. Aadij Invest-ment Inc., 22092, San Fernando CT., Cu-pertino, CA 95014. This business isconducted by a corporation registrantbegan doing business under the ficti-tious business name or names listedhere in 08/02/2004. “I declare that all

information in this statement is true andcorrect.” (A registrant who declares astrue information which he or she knowsto be false is guilty of a crime.)Aadij Investment IncJatin P Parikh/Officer V.P.Jan. 15, 22, 29; Feb. 5, 2010This statement was filed with theCounty of Santa Clara on 1/11/2010


NO. 532159The following person(s) is(are) doingbusiness as: Tire & Wheel Discounts,4238 Monterey Rd Suite B. San Jose, CA95122, Santa Clara Co. Karim Beltran,355 Wolfe Rd #416, Sunnyvale, CA94085, Amy Beltran, 335 Wolfe Rd #416,Sunnyvale, CA 94085. This business isconducted by a general partnership reg-istrants have not yet begun doing busi-ness under the fictitious business nameor names listed hereon. “I declare thatall information in this statement is trueand correct.” (A registrant who declaresas true information which he or sheknows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Amy BeltranJan. 15, 22, 29; Feb. 5, 2010This statement was filed with theCounty of Santa Clara on 12/18/2009


NO. 532744The following person(s) is(are) doingbusiness as: Arias Janitorial Service, 2637Puccini Ave, San Jose, CA 95122, SantaClara Co. Jorge Arias, 2637 Puccini Ave,San Jose, CA 95122. This business is con-ducted by an individual registrant begandoing business under the fictitious busi-ness name or names listed here in01/07/2010. “I declare that all informa-tion in this statement is true and cor-rect.” (A registrant who declares as trueinformation which he or she knows tobe false is guilty of a crime.)Jorge AriasJan. 15, 22, 29; Feb. 5, 2010This statement was filed with theCounty of Santa Clara on 1/07/2010


NO. 110CV161082Superior Court of California, County of

Santa Clara-In the matter of the appli-cation of: Jiewei Li, Ruohong Chen, TOALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The courtfinds that petitioners Jiewei Li, RuohongChen, have filed a petition for Change ofName with the clerk of this court for adecree changing names as follows: a.Chenchen Li to Brenda Chenchen Li THECOURT ORDERS that all persons inter-ested in this matter appear before thiscourt at the hearing indicated below toshow cause, if any, why the petition forchange of names should not be grantedon 03/16/2010 at 8:45 am, Room 107:located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose,CA 95113. A copy of the Order to Showcause shall be published at least once aweek for four successive weeks prior tothe date set for hearing on the petitionin El Observador, a newspaper of generalcirculation, printed in the county ofSanta Clara.

Jan. 8, 2010Mary Ann GrilliJudge of the Superior CourtJan.15, 22, 29; Feb. 05, 2010



Santa Clara-In the matter of the appli-cation of: Alicia Nemitz & Peter Aliifua,TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The court

finds that petitioners Alicia Nemitz &Peter Aliifua, have filed a petition forChange of Name with the clerk of thiscourt for a decree changing names asfollows: a. Mailee Keiasia Fulsom toMailee Keiasia Aliifua THE COURT OR-DERS that all persons interested in thismatter appear before this court at thehearing indicated below to show cause,if any, why the petition for change ofnames should not be granted on02/16/2010 at 8:45 am, Room 107: lo-cated at 191 N. First Street, San Jose, CA95113. A copy of the Order to Showcause shall be published at least once aweek for four successive weeks prior tothe date set for hearing on the petitionin El Observador, a newspaper of generalcirculation, printed in the county ofSanta Clara.

Dec. 9, 2009Mary Ann GrilliJudge of the Superior CourtJan.15, 22, 29; Feb. 05, 2010


NO. 532538The following person(s) is(are) doingbusiness as: Laca Restaurant and Bar,1725 Rogers Ave #A, San Jose, CA 95112,Santa Clara Co. Van Lam, 2191 DelFranco St #B, San Jose, CA 95131. Thisbusiness is conducted by an individualregistrant has not yet begun doing busi-ness under the fictitious business nameor names listed hereon. “I declare thatall information in this statement is trueand correct.” (A registrant who declaresas true information which he or sheknows to be false is guilty of a crime.)

Van LamJan. 8, 15, 22, 29, 2010This statement was filed with theCounty of Santa Clara on 01/04/2010


NO. 532439The following person(s) is(are) doingbusiness as: TChips, 873 Maranta Ave,Sunnyvale, CA 94087, Santa Clara Co.Shy-Horng Roger Wang, 873 MarantaAve, Sunnyvale, CA 94087. This businessis conducted by an individual registranthas not yet begun doing business underthe fictitious business name or nameslisted hereon. “I declare that all infor-mation in this statement is true and cor-rect.” (A registrant who declares as trueinformation which he or she knows tobe false is guilty of a crime.)

Shy-Horng Roger WangJan. 8, 15, 22, 29, 2010This statement was filed with theCounty of Santa Clara on 12/30/2009


NO. 532690The following person(s) is(are) doingbusiness as: Lenix Consulting, 2127 San-toro Lane, San Jose, CA 95124, SantaClara Co. Marta Irene Arango Donadio,2127 Santoro Lane, San Jose, CA 95124.This business is conducted by an individ-ual registrant has not yet begun doingbusiness 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 orshe knows to be false is guilty of acrime.)

Marta I Arngo D.Jan. 8, 15, 22, 29, 2010This statement was filed with theCounty of Santa Clara on 01/06/2010


NO. 532442The following person(s) is(are) doingbusiness as: J.V. Cattle Co. 240 GurriesDr., Gilroy, CA 95020, Santa Clara Co.Joe G Vargas, 240 Gurries Dr., Gilroy, CA95020. This business is conducted by anindividual registrant has not yet begundoing business under the fictitious busi-ness 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.)

Joe G VargasJan. 8, 15, 22, 29, 2010This statement was filed with theCounty of Santa Clara on 12/30/2009


NO. 532440The following person(s) is(are) doingbusiness as: Perez Income Tax, 459 SCapitol Ave #2, San Jose, CA 95127,Santa Clara Co. Guadalupe Perez, 4249,Santa Susana Way, San Jose, CA 95111,Mayra L Perez, 4249 Santa Susana Way,San Jose, CA 95111. This business is con-ducted by husband and wife registrantsbegan doing business under the ficti-tious business name or names listedhere in 10/08/2004. “I declare that allinformation in this statement is true andcorrect.” (A registrant who declares astrue information which he or she knowsto be false is guilty of a crime.)

Guadalupe PerezJan. 8, 15, 22, 29, 2010This statement was filed with theCounty of Santa Clara on 12/30/2009


NO. 532628The following person(s) is(are) doingbusiness as: Debt Bills, Debt Bills.com,Debt Bills Corporation, 3411 ThomasRd., Suite 1, Santa Clara, CA 95054,Santa Clara Co. SMH Financial GroupInc., 189 Sierra Ct., Morgan Hill, CA95037. This business is conducted by acorporation registrant has not yet begundoing business under the fictitious busi-ness 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.)

SMH Financial Group Inc.Sayed HashimiJan. 8, 15, 22, 29, 2010This statement was filed with theCounty of Santa Clara on 01/05/2010


NO. 531929The following person(s) is(are) doingbusiness as: MK rentals & Property Man-agement, 543 River View Drive, SanJose, CA 95111, Santa Clara Co. PatriciaAlton, 543 River View Drive, San Jose, CA95111. This business is conducted by anindividual registrant has not yet begundoing business under the fictitious busi-ness 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.)

Patricia AltonJan. 8, 15, 22, 29, 2010This statement was filed with theCounty of Santa Clara on 12/11/2010



Santa Clara-In the matter of the appli-cation of: Jon-Paul Thompson, TO ALLINTERESTED PERSONS: The court findsthat petitioner Jon-Paul Thompson hasfiled a petition for Change of Name withthe clerk of this court for a decree chang-ing names as follows: a. Jon-PaulThompson to Jon-Paul Giannini THECOURT ORDERS that all persons inter-ested in this matter appear before thiscourt at the hearing indicated below toshow cause, if any, why the petition forchange of names should not be grantedon 02/23/2010 at 8:45 am, Room 107:located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose,CA 95133. A copy of the Order to Showcause shall be published at least once aweek for four successive weeks prior tothe date set for hearing on the petitionin El Observador, a newspaper of generalcirculation, printed in the county ofSanta Clara.

Dec. 17, 2009Mary Ann GrilliJudge of the Superior CourtJan. 08, 15, 22, 29, 2010



Santa Clara-In the matter of the appli-cation of: Yuan Chen, Peng Zhang, TOALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The courtfinds that petitioners Yuan Chen, PengZhang, have filed a petition for Changeof Name with the clerk of this court fora decree changing names as follows: a.Fengyuan Zhang to Sally FengyuanZhang THE COURT ORDERS that all per-sons interested in this matter appear be-fore this court at the hearing indicatedbelow to show cause, if any, why the pe-tition for change of names should not begranted on 03/16/2010 at 8:45 am,Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street,San Jose, CA 95133. A copy of the Orderto Show cause shall be published at leastonce a week for four successive weeksprior to the date set for hearing on thepetition in El Observador, a newspaperof general circulation, printed in thecounty of Santa Clara.

Jan. 5, 2010Mary Ann GrilliJudge of the Superior CourtJan. 08, 15, 22, 29, 2010



Santa Clara-In the matter of the appli-cation of: Heidy Arroyo, TO ALL INTER-ESTED PERSONS: The court finds thatpetitioner Heidi Arroyo has filed a peti-tion for Change of Name with the clerkof this court for a decree changingnames as follows: a. Shanty Patricia Gar-cia Arroyo to Shanty Patricia Arroyo THECOURT ORDERS that all persons inter-ested in this matter appear before thiscourt at the hearing indicated below toshow cause, if any, why the petition forchange of names should not be grantedon 03/09/2010 at 8:45 am, Room 107:located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose,CA 95133. A copy of the Order to Showcause shall be published at least once aweek for four successive weeks prior tothe date set for hearing on the petitionin El Observador, a newspaper of generalcirculation, printed in the county ofSanta Clara.

Dec. 29, 2009Mary Ann Grilli

Judge of the Superior CourtJan. 08, 15, 22, 29, 2010



Santa Clara-In the matter of the appli-cation of: Seungmoon Yoo/Jimin Im, TOALL INTERESTED PERSONS: The courtfinds that petitioner SeungmoonYoo/Jimin Im have filed a petition forChange of Name with the clerk of thiscourt for a decree changing names asfollows: a. Seungmoon Yoo to Scott Se-ungmoon Yoo b. Jimin Im to Faith JiminYoo THE COURT ORDERS that all personsinterested in this matter appear beforethis court at the hearing indicated belowto show cause, if any, why the petitionfor change of names should not begranted on 03/09/2010 at 8:45 am,Room 107: located at 191 N. First Street,San Jose, CA 95133. A copy of the Orderto Show cause shall be published at leastonce a week for four successive weeksprior to the date set for hearing on thepetition in El Observador, a newspaperof general circulation, printed in thecounty of Santa Clara.

Jan 04, 2010Mary Ann GrilliJudge of the Superior CourtJan. 08, 15, 22, 29, 2010


NO. 532386The following person(s) is(are) doingbusiness as: ABF Clean, 978 Vermont St.,San Jose, CA 95126, Santa Clara Co. AnaB Flores, 978 Vermont St., San Jose, CA95126. This business is conducted by anindividual registrant began doing busi-ness under the fictitious business nameor names listed here in 10/16/09. “I de-clare 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.)

Ana B FloresJan. 1, 8, 15, 22, 2010This statement was filed withthe County of Santa Clara on 12/28/2009


NO. 532273The following person(s) is(are) doingbusiness as: Hana Innosys, 1551 Mc-Carthy Blvd., Ste 201, Milpitas, CA95035 Santa Clara Co. Hana MicronAmerica, Inc., 1551 McCarthy Blvd., Ste201, Milpitas, CA 95035. This businessis conducted by a corporation registranthas not yet begun doing business underthe fictitious business name or nameslisted hereon. “I declare that all infor-mation in this statement is true and cor-rect.” (A registrant who declares as trueinformation which he or she knows tobe false is guilty of a crime.)

Hana Micron America IncSoon Beom Lee/General ManagerJan. 1, 8, 15, 22, 2010This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/23/2009


NO. 532373The following person(s) is(are) doingbusiness as: Integrity Real Estate, 18585Monterey Rd Ste 140, Morgan Hill, CA95037, Santa Clara Co. PPSV & Associ-ates INC., 18585 Monterey Rd., Ste 140,Morgan Hill, CA 95037. This business isconducted by a corporation registrantbegan doing business under the ficti-tious business name or names listed

here in 12/28/09. “I declare that all in-formation in this statement is true andcorrect.” (A registrant who declares astrue information which he or she knowsto be false is guilty of a crime.)

PPSV & Associates INCHeidi MendozaJan. 1, 8, 15, 22, 2010This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/28/2009


NO. 532214The following person(s) is(are) doingbusiness as: Hotpot Palace Buffet, 1628Hostetter Rd. #F & G, San Jose, CA95131, Santa Clara Co. Southeast In-vestment SYNB, INC., 115 E Gish Rd.,#246, San Jose, CA 95112. This businessis conducted by a corporation registranthas not yet begun doing business underthe fictitious business name or nameslisted hereon. “I declare that all infor-mation in this statement is true and cor-rect.” (A registrant who declares as trueinformation which he or she knows tobe false is guilty of a crime.)

Southeast Investment SYNB. INCNancy Hoang/TreasurerJan. 1, 8, 15, 22, 2010This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/21/2009


NO. 532202The following person(s) is(are) doingbusiness as: VMC Solutions Tom Wynn,279 Whitclem Way, Palo Alto, CA 94306,Santa Clara Co. Thanh Cong Nguyen,279 Whitclem Way, Palo Alto, CA94306. This business is conducted by anindividual registrant began doing busi-ness under the fictitious business nameor names listed here in 01/01/2010. “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.)

Thanh Cong NguyenJan. 1, 8, 15, 22, 2010This statement was filed with the County of Santa Clara on 12/21/2009


NO. 109CV159200

Superior Court of California, County ofSanta Clara-In the matter of the appli-cation of: Yekaterina Zaslavsky/DmitryKhalyavin, TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS:The court finds that petitioner Yekate-rina Zaslavsky/Dmitry Khalyavin, hasfiled a petition for Change of Name withthe clerk of this court for a decree chang-ing names as follows: a. Yekaterina Za-slavsky to Yekaterina Halavin b. DmitryKhalyavin to Dmitry Halavin THE COURTORDERS that all persons interested inthis matter appear before this court atthe hearing indicated below to showcause, if any, why the petition forchange of names should not be grantedon 02/23/2010 at 8:45 am, Room 107:located at 191 N. First Street, San Jose,CA 95133. A copy of the Order to Showcause shall be published at least once aweek for four successive weeks prior tothe date set for hearing on the petitionin El Observador, a newspaper of generalcirculation, printed in the county ofSanta Clara.

Dec. 11, 2009Mary Ann GrilliJudge of the Superior CourtJan. 01, 08, 15, 22, 2010

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PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti- Ricky Martin traveled to Port-au-Prince today with Habitatfor Humanity International's CEO Jonathan Reckford to visit one of the earthquake-ravaged neighborhoods in the capital city. Martin was moved by the massive devastation

caused by the 7.0-magnitude earthquake that struck last week."The only words I can think of to describe what I've witnessed here today are that this is a liv-

ing nightmare. The images that are now in my head will be impossible to erase," Martin said."Children and families impacted by this disaster will need long-term help restoring their lives, inevery sense of the word. Every family is a family in need. I'm asking each of you to think aboutthe future of the children. What they will need to survive after they are properly fed and have re-ceived appropriate medical care is a safe and decent home."

The Ricky Martin Foundation (RMF) continues their ongoing partnership with Habitat forHumanity (HFH) by creating the RMF/HFH Haiti Recovery Fund. Both organizations are en-couraging supporters to visit www.habitat.org/rmfhaiti to donate now for immediate and long-term efforts in Haiti.

Ricky Martin in Haiti

Los Angeles(Notimex)

La película "Avatar" continúacon sucamino exitoso, al recibir 11 nomina-ciones a la entrega de premios de la So-

ciedad de Efectos Visuales (VES, por sus siglas eninglés).

La organización en su VIII ceremonia, a efec-tuarse el 28 de febrero en Los Angeles, anuncióque además entregará un premio especial al direc-tor del filme, James Cameron, por su aportación eimaginación en esta industria.

"Avatar" recién ganó dos Globo de Oro comoPelícula del 2009, así como Director y también

tiene nominaciones al Sindicato de Directores deAmérica; de Productores de América, a Cinemató-grafos y al de Escritores por Guión.

Para los premios VES fue nominada en So-bresalientes Efectos Especiales en Cine; dos enEfectos Especiales Simples; Personaje AnimadoPelícula en Vivo; Decoración en Producción; porModelos y Miniaturas; tres en MedioambienteCreativo y dos por Composición de Producción.

Tras "Avatar", con cuatro nominaciones figura"Coraline", por Animación en Producción, Mode-los y Miniaturas en Pelicula, Animación de Efectosy en Producción Animada y Personaje Animado.

"Avatar" tiene 11 nominaciones apremios Efectos Visuales

México (Notimex).

Satisfecha de ser la embajadora delamúsica mexicana, Lucia Méndezrecibirá el próximo 30 de enero el

cetro y corona que la convertirá en la Reina delos Mariachis, además en Estados Unidos lan-zará su álbum "Reina de reinas".

La protagonista de telenovelas como "Vi-viana", "Tú o nadie", "El extraño retorno deDiana Salazar" y "Marielena" será coronadaen el marco del Día de los Mariachis.

La artista recibirá la corona de manos deCarmen Salinas, reina 2009, en un evento quese efectuará en esta ciudad.

"Para una persona como yo, que ama pro-fundamente sus raíces mexicanas, es un honorque me den este nombramiento y espero seruna digna reina", dijo la cantante y actriz.

"Mi misión será convertirme en emba-jadora de la música ranchera a donde quieraque yo vaya. Es muy curioso porque yo meinicié cantando con mariachi y después de tan-tos años recibo este título", añadió.

Lucía Méndez es laReina de los Mariachis


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El ex arquero de la seleccióncolom-biana de futbol, René Higuita, pidióayuda para los afectados por el

sismo en Haití, en el juego de despedida del fut-bol del próximo domingo.

El portero, quien pondrá fin a una larga carrera deportiva en Colombia y el extranjero, so-

licitó a los aficionados que asistan al estadioAtanasio Girardot de Medellín, llevar mercadopara el pueblo haitiano.

" Higuita, quien hizo parte de un grupo degrandes figuras del futbol colombiano, junto aCarlos Valderrama, decidió que la mitad deldinero que se recaude, la donará a niños pobresde Medellín.

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