Interview with Keu Reyes and Dale Reynolds

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Cool Trivia for October 17th...

1482 – Columbus sights isle of San Salvador (Watling Island, Bahamas)

1787 – Boston blacks, petition legislature for equal school facilities

1885 – Baseball sets all players salaries at $1,000-$2,000 for 1885 season

1888 – Thomas Edison files a patent for the Optical Phonograph (the first movie)

1916 – Dutch women demonstrate for female suffrage

1931 – Al Capone convicted of tax evasion, sentenced to 11 years in prison

1945 – Juan Peron becomes dictator of Argentina

1962 – Yanks beat Giants for 20th world championship

1978 – Yanks win 22nd World Championship capping their great comeback year

1979 – Mother Teresa of India, awarded Nobel Peace Prize

1991 – Angel Cordero is 3rd jockey to win 7,000 horse races

2007 – The Dalai Lama receives the United States Congressional Gold Medal


Topmost Recommended Movies...
1. Couples Retreat
2. Zombieland
3. Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs
4. Paranormal Activity
5. Toy Story
6. Surrogates
7. The Invention of Lying
8. Whip It!
9. Capitalism: A Love Story
10. Fame
This Week’s Movie Releases...
Law Abiding Citizen
Where the Wild Things Are
The Step Father
New York, I Love You


Jose’s Most Popular Stogie Picks...
Montecristo White Label
La Gloria Cubana
Romeo y Julieta Reserva Real
San Cristobal
Padilla Series ‘68
Trinidad
Macanudo
Liga Privada #9


Highlights of Today’s Show...
October 17, 2009
YSL promised to deliver a program full of mischief, mayhem and laughter and so they did! Today’s show definitely had all those nuts and bolts added to it!

Jose begins with his opening monologue greeting his listeners in his memorable style, followed by the national news, trivia, top ten movies and new releases, stogie picks, to today’s wine selections. Afterwards, turns his attention to Haydee who just happened to go the Bob Carr Theatre the night before for the presentation of Cinderella choreographed by Peter Stark and performed by the Orlando Ballet.

Haydee begins by sharing her views of the recital. Saying it was delightful, entertaining and lively from beginning to end. She states that the show had plenty of elements from comedy to drama throughout the entire performance. However, not wanting to reveal the details encourages everyone to see the presentation themselves. The Orlando Ballet is an exceptional dance company and YSL will definitely be highlighting future performances.

Following a brief intermission, Jose turns to Haydee who discusses Fashion after which Jose points out a quote he remembers reading as a child. Its author was the late President John F. Kennedy which mimics in certain ways the challenges faced by our current President. Stating our President stands in a new frontier dealing with challenges some new others pre-existing but nonetheless he’s come a long way given his brief tenure. Jose further discusses the health care reform and the harsh criticism of the President. It’s apparent we need a health care change however with all the escalating confusion and misinformation coming from both sides it’s not going to be an easy task. At least, one can say the President is committed in his endeavor to bring health care under control during his administration.

Jose continues and presents the rest of the YSL team, Raoul and Ron before discussing the two republican senators who are proposing to add a straightforward question on the 2010 census that would ask people, “Are you illegal?” This question certainly raised a brow or two at the studio which of course lead to Jose’s remark, “Are you nuts!” Jose did make a salient point here because the likelihood of getting a true response or any for that matter to that question would be nil.

Jose introduces Mr. Keu Reyes who’s standing in for Cris Franco. Mr. Franco had an emergency and could not join us today. However, Keu was a great stand-in. He’s the creative producer of a new show called Latino 101 which will air on CRTV beginning in November of 2009. This TV show explores Latinos through a series of interviews with musicians, politicians, comedians with a focus on our foods, and so much more. Keu goes on to explain that Latinos is a culture, not a race.

YSL's first caller wanted to discuss the issues concerning the question that some senators wanted to put into the 2010 census. Jose immediately asks the caller, how she would respond to the question, “Are you here illegally”? She said she would check the box with all the above. Our next caller dials in offering his take on the current plight of our economy, asserting it’s because of the Hi-spanics, as corrected by Keu, that we are all in this mess. Jose quickly reminds us that it’s ok to agree to disagree.

YSL was also honored with the presence of Dale Reynolds who had just completed a week of performances in Sacramento, performing his one man show portraying Thomas Jefferson. Dale enlightens us by explaining that at one point or another we were all illegal. Everyone including the Native Americans came here from somewhere else. Mr. Reynolds, who is a gringo learned to speak Spanish partly because he resides in LA and because he learned the language as he frequently traveled to and from Mexico on vacation with his parents. There where so many memorable exchanges and comments made but one of singular note made by Mr. Reynolds was, “To learn another’s language is to learn another’s culture and to learn another’s culture is to be a world citizen.”

What a show! If you didn’t get a chance to hear it LIVE go to our archived shows and listen but do share your comments.


The Vogue Report...
Short, Sexy and Strong
October 17, 2009

One thing designers agreed upon this season are big strong bold shoulders. And we’re talking 80s proportions in some situations—embellishments, strong bold and powerful dressing. So brace your self ladies for the shoulder pads are back and it doesn’t look like they are going away any time soon.

The one good thing that’s unforgettable about this particular look is that it is designed to accentuate one’s appearance by enhancing a woman’s figure creating a smooth line over the collar bone area while giving that tailored slim look to your waistline. So you will see lots and lots of big shoulders silhouette the garments we wear. However, let’s not forget that bare shoulders are still going to be very, very hot! Designers want women to feel powerful and strong yet sexy and they are NOT shirking from opulence.

What you’ll be seeing in numbers though is short, sexy, and strong clothing! Particularly leather! Leather remains to be an especially HOT item! You’re going to see women wearing lots of leather this season — gloves, thigh high boots, jackets, very short shirts, vests, pants! And, if pulled together properly can be quite appealing.

Another trend is the Rock n Roll vibe — studs, grommets and spikes in jackets and jeans all returning back to the authentic rock n roll, think details that are subtle but striking. And, for evening wear — sparkle and shine —introductions of copper, gun metal and sequence dresses and gowns.

Here’s a quick overview:

80's influence:
In New York, it was all about the neon color and glitz-over-glamour an 80’s attitude; however, with the European influence, its not so much the colors, but the silhouettes, ruffled and gathered satins, the shoulder – the waist – and the feminine, but still over the top, power suits.

Brights and neon colors:
Lots of reds, oranges, greens, cobalt blue and yellow, and of course your classic black. Remember there's a shade for everyone.

Super shoulders:
Not just strong shoulders, but ‘super’ shoulders, remember Alexis or Krystle Carrington as they grace the scenes of Dynasty and those 30s stars like Joan Crawford who popularized the look when they sported shoulder pads!

Sleek tailored silhouettes:
Belts that emphasized the waist, volume that's controlled via pleats, darts or tucks and skinny pants are all part of a bigger trend which creates a smooth sleek tailored silhouette.

Black and white prints and patterns:
Black tends to make up the majority of any working woman's wardrobe, and designers have given the world plenty of options for fall 2009. So chose wisely as there are plenty of graphic patterns and pretty prints to compliment any fall wardrobe.

Fashion will always be about making a statement so make one that’s your own!

Today’s show sizzled, from our guests to our callers. Next week prepare yourself to listen to more of the same as Jose, Haydee and the YSL team return with another lively and sure to be entertaining program. Our returning guest will be Keu Reyes who’s agreed to rejoin us next week on the YSL radio hour. So come back next week and share that cup of coffee with us.