Getting Out: Mukuntuweap or Zion
Would you rather visit Mukuntuweap National Monument or Zion National Monument? In fact, they are the same place. As I researched the origin of the name of Zion National Park (originally a National Monument), I was certain I would find a story related to the history of Mormon settlement in southern Utah. To my surprise, in 1918, the acting director of the National Park Service changed the name from Mukuntuweap to Zion simply for marketing reasons. He felt that the Zion National Park name would draw more visitors.
‘Evita’: A look at history
In London in 1976, composer Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyricist Tim Rice released an album of a show that would be called “Evita.” By early 1977, the album took the world by storm and when “Evita” premiered in London in June 1978, everyone was humming "Don't Cry For Me Argentina." In September 1979, “Evita” opened on Broadway to a sold-out run that went on for four years.
Predators post 3-0 win to keep Sharks in second place
SAN JOSE – Nashville defeated Anaheim and San Jose on consecutive nights to leave the losing clubs one point apart in the Pacific Division with one week left in the NHL’s regular season.
Testing out the singles event scene
A close friend of mine - who is newly single - recently joined the online dating site Match.com in an attempt to get into the scene and perhaps meet a man she’s compatible with. It seems like once a week she calls or texts me that she’s had a date - meeting nice enough men, but not “the one.”
USPS, Staples partnership criticized
Postal workers in Santa Clara County are expressing discontent with a contracted partnership between the U.S. Postal Service and Staples, where USPS products and services are offered at Staples stores across the country.
Recreating recipes with a special flame-grilled touch
About a week ago, I came to a startling realization. I should not be in the kitchen. Ever. Or at least not with fire involved - as in, not with fire that occurs in the kitchen in the form of a stovetop.
Marleau goal lifts San Jose past Oilers 5-4
SAN JOSE – Patrick Marleau’s power play goal at 12:31 into the third period earned the San Jose Sharks a 5-4 victory over the visiting Edmonton Oilers
Tebow’s mom to share missionary story in Gilroy
South Valley residents are invited to a special event Saturday, April 12 at Gilroy's Foothills Church (8335 Church St.). Guests will enjoy a free breakfast followed by an inspirational address by guest speaker Pam Tebow.
Ready to retire at 65 … or not?
Isn't 65 the traditional retirement age? Perhaps, but baby boomers are modifying the definition of a traditional retirement. The Social Security Administration has subtly revised its definition of the traditional retirement age as well.
