Thursday, August 6, 2009

Interview with Senator Bob Graham

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Cool Trivia for August 1st...
1619 - 1st black Americans (20) land at Jamestown, Virginia

1790 - 1st US census (population of 3,939,214; 697,624 are slaves)

1867 - Blacks vote for 1st time in a state election in South (Tenn.) launched

1928 - Babe Ruth hits HR # 42 & is 4 weeks ahead of his 1927 pace

1933 - NRA (National Recovery Administration) forms

1944 - Adam Clayton Powell elected 1st black congressman from East

1958 - 1st class postage up to 4 cents (had been 3 cents for 26 years)

1960 - Chubby Checker releases "The Twist"

1969 - 36th NFL Chicago All-Star Game: NY Jets 26, All-Stars 24 (74,208)

1975 - Billy Martin replaces Bill Virdon as manager of NY Yankees

2007 - The I-35W Mississippi River Bridge across the Mississippi River in Minneapolis, Minnesota, collapses during the evening rush hour.



Topmost Recommended Movies...

1. In the Loop
2. (500) Days of Summer
3. Public Enemies
4. Tony Manero
5. Yoo-Hoo, Mrs. Goldberg
6. Bruno
7. Lake Tahoe
8. Soul Power
9. Humpday
10. Surviving Crooked Lake
11. A Woman in Berlin
12. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
13. Somers Town
14. The Beaches of Agnes (Les Plages d’Agnes)


This Week’s Movie Releases...
Aliens in the Attic
Funny People
Janky Promoters
The Cove
The Collector
Lorna’s Silence
Flame & Cintron


Jose’s Most Popular Stogie Picks...
ITC 10th Anniversary
Oliva Master Blends III
La Gloria
Modesta (2000)
Perdomo Reserve 10th Criollo
Sol Cubano Series B
Torpedo
Lonsdale
Toro
Robusto



Highlights of Today Show...
August 1, 2009

Yo Soy Latino was bursting with energy as Jose and the YSL team opened its broadcast covering various topics from local issues to that’s right you guess it, Jose’s favorite stogie picks. Not only was the show entertaining, upbeat and very interactive, it was on the onset of pure aural fun. Making ready to rock its audience with a high energy, power packed interview with this week’s guest, the honorable Senator Bob Graham.

A native to Florida, graduated from Harvard Law, was elected governor from 1979 to 1987 until he ran and was voted in to the Senate. Senator Graham has spent decades as a public servant, both here in Florida and in Washington DC.

While still serving on the legislature, he was asked by a teacher how could he decide on issues concerning various citizens if he didn’t truly understand their jobs or how they did them so he went on to teach students in High School on civics. A training of the next generation of public leaders—getting them engaged with the political system to effect change. His contact with students, parents, teachers, etc. was invaluable.

Since then he has written two books—the first is about “Workdays” which came about during his tenure as governor where he labored at various jobs (several as a radio host) for a full eight-hour day giving him a greater appreciation for the real life of Floridians. To date, he has completed 386 workdays. The second is on “Intelligence Matters” about his role investigating the terrorist attacks of 9/11.

He continues to be sought after for his lecturing abilities by schools, especially his Alma Mata. In addition, he has been a regular contributor and commentator on various radio and television shows, like Fox and PBS. He has written opinion editorials for the Washington Post, Boston Globe, Chicago Tribune, The Financial Times, St. Petersburg Times, South Florida Sun Sentinel, Miami—the list goes on.

At present, Senator Graham continues to serve on several commissions, one of which is the Commission of Weapons of Mass Destruction. Only recently been appointed to a Congressional Commission to study the Financial Crisis—why it happened and what we should do about it? He is also doing some work for the White House and in a couple of weeks the Senator will lead the U.S. Delegation for the inauguration of a new president of Ecuador.

His latest book “America—The Owner’s Manual” has been out since May. You can get it on Amazon or Barnes and Nobles’ websites. This book is about encouraging people to get out of the stands, stop being a spectator, and start being a participant in a democracy! When a citizen sees a problem they should ask, “What can I do about it—not, where can I unload it.”

If you wish to contact Senator Bob Graham, please write or call:

Senator Bob Graham
6843 Main Street
Miami Lakes, FL 33014
Office: (305) 817-4060
Website bobgrahamnow.com


Haydee's Slice of Fashion
Beauty’s only skin deep...
August 1, 2009
Let me frame a picture for you. You’re exquisitely dressed, your hair just right not a strain out of place and just when you’re ready to apply your makeup you notice those small tiny fine lines by the side of your eyes that seemingly hint years gone by; and, as your eyes scroll further down you see the marks of a joyful spirit outlined by the side of your mouth and you wonder, Hmm...When did all this happen while convincing yourself beauty’s only skin deep.

Truth is fashion is not only about the clothing we wear, but how we feel and see ourselves once we slide into that perfect dress and slip on those sexy stylish stilettos.

Today I am going to touch upon some useful hints and tips for those unexpected moments. Now if you’re in your twenties or thirties this doesn’t necessarily apply to you but it doesn’t hurt to start now before you begin to notice those fine lines, especially if you are a beach lover.

There are many moisturizers that promise many things but here’s what I found works for two reasons—first, because each provides skin protection to all skin types and second, they’re inexpensive.

1. Olay Regenerist UV Defense Regenerating Lotion SPF15 provides both UVA and UVB sunscreen and cost about $19.00.

2. Aveeno Ultra-Calming Daily Moisturizer also provides SPF15 protection but it’s more for sensitive skin and cost about $17.00.

3. Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Gel contains an oil-free hydrating formula that feels light and silky on the skin; cost about $24.00.

4. Neutrogena Healthy Skin Anti-Wrinkle Cream contains retinol and a Vitamin A derivative to help reduce those fine lines. It is also oil and fragrance free, cost about $14.00.

5. Revale Skin Night Cream gives you the best results of many of the high-quality moisturizers at the drug stores or on those info-commercials because of its high concentration of coffeeberry extract, an antioxidant, viewed as the most potent of all getting results in as little as three weeks. It’s a bit rich as the cost is about $110 but overall worth it.

Quick Fixes:
If you wake up in the morning after a night out on the town and see bags under your eyes and puffiness above your eye lids, give this a try and don’t laugh, it works! Besides, this is used throughout the fashion world as a proven tool. Apply Preparation H ointment or cream (the cream seems to work better) under the eyes and below the eyebrows. GENTLY rub it in as much as possible, being careful not to get any in the eyes, and let it sit for a while. When you wipe it off, you will see the difference. The bags shrink and the puffiness goes down, giving a younger look.

Here’s a soothing treatment for your hands. If you own a crockpot use it for heating facial towels. Roll a few towels and place them in it adding a drop or two of oil, making sure the oil has a hint of fragrance. When ready remove a towel and apply it to your hands. This will leave your hands touchable and silky soft. Or use it for hot oil treatments for your hair. Great way to pamper yourself!

A trick for your eyebrows when plucking and if you’re like most...it hurts. Dab a little bit of Baby Oral-Gel all along your eyebrows using a paper towel under the brow holding it in place to make certain none of the gel falls into your eyes. Also be careful not to touch your eyes then let it work for about 30 seconds or so and begin to pluck away. Believe me you will not feel the pain. You may want to put a towel underneath while you do this for easy cleanup as not to mess up your sink or countertop.

Vitamins also play a significant role, besides nutritionists and dermatologists say taking vitamins C, E, and A orally as well as topically can lessen the appearance of fine lines by 25%. If your body does not have enough of this, your skin becomes bumpy and wrinkled, and pores tend to increase in size. Try it and see a more youthful you!


As the hour closes, we wish to thank our esteem visitor, Senator Graham, who bought so much to the show; and, to our listeners for stopping by and enjoying that cup of coffee with Jose. We hope you'll join us next week as Jose and the YSL team present as our featured guest the inimitable George L. Torres, known affectionately as “The Urban Jibaro”.




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