Pax Americana built by U.S. Armed Forces
The historian Thomas F. Madden described the United States as “an empire of trust,” a phrase he fashioned to compare modern America with the golden era of the ancient Roman Republic. According to Madden, both the American and the Roman republics grew into sovereign powerhouses because external threats stimulated the drive to expand their boundaries of geopolitical influence by means of superior military might, used to transform enemies into allies.
‘Once’: Captivating
Take this eight Tony Award winner, be invited to belly up to the Irish bar on stage before the show begins and at intermission, have a drink and become a part of the experience in this winsome, bittersweet story of a subtle love and support of two people brought together by fate and a clever playwright.
Group assists neighbors in need
To the casual observer, South Valley seems to be a prosperous area. There are lavish homes, well-kept landscaping, expensive cars and other signs of wealth. But beneath this glitzy surface there is a good deal of poverty and despair.
Red Phone: Volunteer for creek cleanup
My son rides out on the trails at Uvas. They call it the dirt
‘Odysseo’: A stunningly beautiful trip
Normand Latourelle and Cavalia have brought his $30 million stunning production Odysseo to San Jose. For those who said last year that San Francisco that it was too long a drive to see a spectacular piece of theater, I suggest you run, don’t walk, for an unforgettable event that is now in your own backyard.
Pay for college while saving for retirement
It can be done. All across America, families are meeting a mighty financial challenge - the challenge of paying college costs with retirement potentially on the horizon. How do they do it? They go about it consistently; they also get creative.
