Wed Jul 15, 2009

On Today's Show: www.crntalk.com

Manny Hinojosa Master Mixologist
Raised and educated in Mexico City, Manny Hinojosa remains true to his roots through his passion for tequila. He is certified as a Distintivo T by the CRT (Consejo Regulador del Tequila) and has extensive knowledge in every facet of the production of premium and super- premium tequila. Manny’s experiences in judging, consulting, and mixing combine to make him a lucrative resource. Manny has garnered scores of awards for his skills in mixology, including, 1st place at the CORZO Tequila bartender competition in San Francisco in 2003 and most recently, 1st place at Shake It Up, at the International Bar and Night Club Convention in Las Vegas in February, 2008. Additionally, Manny works as a judge for bartending competitions across the United States and in Mexico and has created cocktail menus for upscale restaurants. He makes his own juices, syrups, and garnishes, resulting in unique drinks that display his expertise and attention to detail.

Allen Bellows - "ALIEN HAND SYNDROME"
Alan Bellows is the writer, designer, managing editor, and marketing mastermind behind DamnInteresting.com. A software designer, he developed his fascination for the odd and unexpected while doing programming for the library industry. He lives with his wife in Orem, Utah.

Andrew Chaikin "Voices from the Moon: Apollo Astronauts Their Lunar Experiences "
Andrew Chaikin’s A Man on the Moon is considered the definitive history of the Apollo moon missions—arguably the pinnacle of human experience. Now, using never-before-published quotes taken from his in-depth interviews with twenty-three of the twenty-four Apollo lunar astronauts, Chaikin and his collaborator, Victoria Kohl, have created an extraordinary account of the lunar missions. In Voices from the Moon the astronauts vividly recount their experiences in intimate detail; their distinct personalities and remarkably varied perspectives emerge from their candid and deeply personal reflections. Carefully assembled into a narrative that reflects the entire arc of the lunar journey, Voices from the Moon captures the magnificence of the Apollo program like no other book. Paired with their own words are 160 images taken from NASA’s new high-resolution scans of the photos the astronauts took during the missions. Many of the photos, which are reproduced with stunning and unprecedented detail, have rarely—if ever—been seen by the general public. Voices from the Moon is an utterly unique chronicle of these defining moments in human history. Andrew Chaikin is the author of several other books about space. He is a commentator for NPR’s Morning Edition and has appeared on Good Morning America, Nightline, Fresh Air, and Talk of the Nation.

Theresa Strickland - Chief Home Design Branding Officer - Sears Holdings
responsible for Sears, Kmart and Lands’ End’s Home store strategy, branding and design execution of all home merchandise. During Strickland’s career, which has spanned more than 20 years, she has led a variety of merchandising initiatives for Macy’s West, Pottery Barn and Cost Plus World Market before joining Sears Holdings. Strickland excels at identifying and forecasting trends and her strong leadership skills allow her to build consensus with management and develop superior professional merchandising teams. She was awarded by the Women in Leadership in the Board Room and the Executive Offices for Cost Plus World Market. Strickland resides in both San Francisco and Chicago with her husband and two dogs, and has two grown children.

Dawn Moncrief - Animal Rights 2009 National Conference
July 16th -20th Farm Animal Rights Movement (FARM) presents the Animal Rights 2009 National Conference - the world’s largest and longest running animal rights conference! Westin LAX Hotel in Los Angeles, 5400 W. Century Blvd. Activist & celebrity awards ceremony plus other exciting events, speakers from around the world, over 90 exhibitors (free and open to the public), organizations from all sectors of animal protection, compassionate shopping and incredible vegan food! For more information, please visit www.arconference.org or call 888-FARM-USA.