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Cool Trivia for December 19th...

1776 – Thomas Paine published his 1st "American Crisis" essay, in which he wrote, "These are the times that try men's souls"

1777 – Washington settles his troops at Valley Forge, Pa for winter

1823 – Georgia passes 1st US state birth registration law

1870 – Allen Wilson of Connecticut patents sewing machine to sew curving seams

1891 – 1st Negro Catholic priest ordained in US, Charles Uncles, Baltimore

1907 – Gas explosion at Jacobs Creek Pa, coal mine kills 239

1910 – 1st city ordinance requiring white & black residential areas (Baltimore)

1918 – Robert Ripley began his "Believe It or Not" column (NY Globe)

1941 – Hitler takes complete command of German Army and US Office of Censorship created to control info pertaining to WW II

1948 – 8th largest snowfall in NYC history (15.3")

1958 – 1st radio broadcast from space (Pres. Eisenhower voice "To all mankind, America's wish for Peace on Earth & Good Will to Men Everywhere")

1972 – Apollo 17 (last of Apollo Moon landing series) returns to Earth

1974 – Nelson A. Rockefeller sworn-in as 41st VP

1986 – Michael Sergio, who parachuted into Shea Stadium during game 6 of the World Series, sentenced to 100 hrs of community service & fined $500

2007 – The Lakotah people, a Native American tribe, proclaim independence and withdraw all their treaties with the United States. They then proceed to establish the Republic of Lakotah, with an ongoing process of international recognition as a separate country.


Topmost Recommended Movies...
1. The Princess and the Frog
2. The Blind Side
3. Invictus
4. The Twilight Saga: New Moon
5. Disney’s A Christmas Carol
6. Brothers
7. Old Dogs
8. 2012
9. Armored
10. Ninja Assassin
This Week’s Movie Releases...
Avatar
Nine
Did You Hear About the Morgans?
The Young Victoria


Jose’s Most Popular Stogie Picks...
Aurora Preferidos Maduro Robusto
Padron Serie 1926 Maduro No. 9
C.A.O. Italia CIAO
Camacho Connecticut
Chateau Real Maduro Noble Habana
Rocky Patel 1961 Robusto
Rocky Patel Renaissance Robusto
777 Corojo Robusto


Highlights of Today’s Show...
December 19, 2009
It is not often that Yo Soy Latino goes guestless but today was one of those days as our scheduled visitor was taken ill and could not be with us. Nonetheless, the show went off without a hitch and our listeners and callers couldn’t have been more effusive. The show was entertaining, fast-paced and compelling! Filled with great discussion as Jose, besides being entertaining is sincere without being sugary, tends to cut right to the chase, never pulling any punches yet deviling into serious matters.

So as the hour unfolds, Jose greets his listeners then asking that hot topic button question, “Can we afford not to do anything about the healthcare issues?” It’s such a hot topic that our board operator felt obliged to jump into a discussion on the healthcare reform which led into one fiery debate.

Today there are 160 million Americans who get their coverage through their employer and that still would remain unchanged though it will require nearly everyone to get insurance or face a penalty. Furthermore, businesses would be obliged to provide coverage or contribute to its cost.

In large, the plan of both bills cuts relatively close to the strategies that emerged over the summer and fall from the five Congressional committees, and unanimously opposed by Republicans. So is the final analysis correct that the bills would expand coverage by making more lower-income people eligible for Medicaid, and by offering subsidies to help moderate-income people buy insurance? Further, that they would halt insurance companies from denying coverage of pre-existing conditions, and would it create insurance exchanges — new government-regulated marketplaces where individuals and small businesses could come together to buy coverage.

For now, Democrats consider these measures as a huge leap forward in both extending coverage to the tens of millions of Americans who currently lack it and in beginning the process of managing these escalating heath care costs so that they don’t run a muck. However, Republicans have passionately denounced them stating this as a giant expansion of government that will prove unaffordable and undermine the coverage of those who currently have it. Of course we must not forget the very same thing has been said of Medicare.

While Congress continues to tinker with both bills, what are your feelings? Please feel free to leave your comments and thoughts or you can even send an email to yosoylatino5@aol.com. Let us know what you think. We’ll be happy to address your concerns next week.

Jose also touched upon the upcoming Census then on to trivia, top movies and releases, to today’s stogie picks. Of course there was considerable chitchat in the studio as we looked at the bottom line to retailers enticing the public to checking out sales and giving back to the community. Whoa! That was pretty cool.

We wish to thank Dr. Linnda Durre for calling in and sharing some time with us. She’s a remarkable woman and host of her own radio show right here on WEUS 810AM Monday thru Friday from 12-1 PM. On Monday Dr. Linnda plans on having Santa Claus. So we hope you got a chance to listen and possibly speak to the big man himself.


Holiday Central — Wonderland to Savings...
Gifts Ideas for $10.00
December 19, 2009

Give the Gift of Art
A beautiful painting is a different and unique gift idea. Find something that fits your budget and wow someone this Christmas.

A Magazine Subscription for Any Interest
Consider a gift subscription to a magazine. It’s affordable, straight-forward and it shows you were thoughtful. Plus you can find something for everyone.

Prepare Some Potpourri
Search for potpourri recipes online and make your own or pick up seasonal scents like cinnamon and pumpkin then wrap it tightly either in woven fabric or cellophane and decorate with a ribbon.

Bead a Candle
Create an inexpensive, unique present. Add decorative beadwork to plain candle using clear-drying glue and let your creative side take over with the beads. Choose beads that mean something to the recipient, like their favorite colors, it’s just about adding a personal touch.

Scarf and Glove Set
K-mart is offering sets for under $8. It will surely come in handy during those chilly nights.

Create an Eco-Friendly Wreath
Use fresh Christmas-tree clippings, or shop for a wire wreath frame in the craft aisle. Decorate with pine cones, holly berries, mistletoe or other organic materials. Some of which can be found in your yard.

Make Bath Salts
Purchase unscented bath salts or therapeutic Epsom salts. Fill a glass jar with the salts and sprinkle them with a few drops of scented massage oil or essential oils. Decorate the jar and include a handwritten note. Perhaps with words encouraging the recipient to relax and enjoy a hot bath to relieve the stress of the day.

Design a Custom Frame
Decorate a plain picture frame with recycle household items. Cut out pictures or use old tiles and create a mosaic pattern. If you want to add some glitz, use gold spray paint to embellish the frame. Then add a picture that’s dear to them.

Put Together a Beginner’s Knitting Kit
If you know someone who would love to learn how to knit, fill a basket with a set of knitting needles, chunky yarn and a knitting book or DVD.

The general idea is to do something different this Christmas. Let your loved ones know you put extra thought and creativity into your gifts. Let your gifts be remembered long after you've given them.

Before closing, YSL was proud to giveaway tickets to the Orlando Ballet's The Nutcracker. So for those of you who took advantage and called in for those tickets, please give us a call Saturday and let us know what you thought of the program. We would love to hear your views.

Well, that concludes our show for today. We couldn’t do the things we do if it weren’t for the support of our listeners, sponsors and advertisers. Next week we look forward to having Ms. Alice Wang as our guest. So come back and enjoy that cup of coffee with us.