Cornucopia of fun Cornucopia of fun - Almaden Times
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Page 16 � Nov. 2–Nov. 8, 2007 � <strong>Almaden</strong> <strong>Times</strong> Weekly<br />
<strong>Times</strong> Local News<br />
Vicente Fox<br />
Continued from page 13<br />
enemies out for the Chinese.<br />
Build bridges not walls<br />
He said it was U.S. President Ronald Reagan who delivered his famed<br />
speech to tear down the Berlin Wall. Instead <strong>of</strong> a wall, Fox stressed the<br />
need to build bridges between the United States, Mexico and Canada,<br />
noting that world leaders would do better to rely on their faith and spiritual<br />
guidance than political polls.<br />
Providing many insights to the Mexican situation and his worldview,<br />
Fox urged the audience to go back to the basics <strong>of</strong> the American dream.<br />
In his recent book, “Revolution <strong>of</strong> Hope: The Life, Faith, and Dreams <strong>of</strong> a<br />
Mexican President,” Fox’s American dream is not limited to the borders<br />
<strong>of</strong> the United States but spans the entire North American continent.<br />
He said we all want to build a better future for our families. Mexico has<br />
done well through NAFTA and has reduced its foreign debt to $40 billion<br />
from $80 billion. But, Fox’s dream is to see a North American Union<br />
evolve to compete with emerging giants, such as China—a necessary<br />
move that would produce a global, free market economy to create wealth<br />
and overcome poverty.<br />
President Fox is sometimes portrayed as a social and political radical<br />
who openly exposes his country’s history <strong>of</strong> corruption, indifference and<br />
conformity. Although many may not agree with all <strong>of</strong> his politics, his<br />
efforts to institute a new culture <strong>of</strong> responsibility, entrepreneurial spirit,<br />
innovation and hard work can be traced to lessons he learned early in life<br />
milking 250 cows each day on his grandfather’s farm. His leadership has<br />
received mixed success, but has a changed the economic structure and<br />
social fabric <strong>of</strong> Mexico.<br />
Reflections on WWII at San Jose Libraries<br />
Memories <strong>of</strong> Service Overseas and at Home<br />
Anyone who has experienced war and their families are invited to<br />
a workshop on Saturday, Nov. 10 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to share<br />
memories <strong>of</strong> that time. The workshop will be held at the <strong>Almaden</strong><br />
Branch Library/Community Center, 6445 Camden Ave., San Jose, or<br />
for information call (408) 808-3040.<br />
Participants also may choose to add their contributions to a collection,<br />
which will be available online. A buffet lunch will be provided,<br />
courtesy <strong>of</strong> the Friends <strong>of</strong> the <strong>Almaden</strong> Library and the<br />
<strong>Almaden</strong> Senior Association.<br />
Those wishing to attend are asked to sign up at the <strong>Almaden</strong><br />
Branch Library information desk.<br />
The workshop is sponsored by the city <strong>of</strong> San Jose, San Jose State<br />
University and California Center for the Book.<br />
There also will be an invocation on behalf <strong>of</strong> veterans in San Jose<br />
and the United States next Tuesday, Nov. 6, at 1:30 p.m. at the<br />
Council Chambers, 200 E. Santa Clara. Call District 10 policy aide<br />
Eric Crane for more information at (408) 535-4993.<br />
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