Topical Currents

(2-22-2017) Today’s Topical Currents celebrates 70 years of UNICEF: The United Nations International Children’s Education Fund. Worldwide, countless numbers of children have been helped . . . but the work also goes on in South Florida, in both high school and University.

(2-22-2017) On today's Topical Currents, we look at the art of living clutter free. Impossible? Probably. So we’ll speak with professional organizer, Amanda Sullivan. She’s even helped hoarders, so what you consider a mess is probably easy to consolidate. One trick: Just take a minute or two before bed to tidy up a bit. She calls it, “a last sweep.”

(2-21-2017) Today’s Topical Currents features Sebrina Maria Alfonso, conductor of Fort Lauderdale’s South Florida Symphony Orchestra. The talented Maestra answersthe question, “why aren’t there more female classical music conductors?” In concerts throughout our region next week, Sebrina Maria Alfonso conducts works by Rimsky-Korsakov, Rachmaninoff and Nielsen.

(2-14-2017) Today’s Topical Currents begins with geophysicist Dr. Stephen Haggerty, a Distinguished Research Professor at F-I-U. Among other things, Haggerty researches diamonds—and gives evidence about their cosmic origins. Also, Valentine’s Day relationship (and "non-relationship) tips, with life & motivation coach, Barb Boschetto

(2-13-2017) Today’s Topical Currents is an “At Your Service” South Florida Gardening edition. It’s been quite a mild South Florida winter, so far. We call upon Broward Master Gardeners Dr. John Pipoly and Teri Goldsmith for advice about gardens, landscapes, fertilization and pest control. And of course . . . we take your gardening calls. [email protected] www.broward.org/parks

(2-9-2017) Linda Gassenheimer's Food and Dining: Valentine’s treats, with Salty Donuts' Chef Max Santiago. Are donuts taking over the spotlight from cupcakes? He talks about why they are becoming so popular, secrets to a great donut, and he brings some for us to taste – including a surprise Valentine's special.

(2-9-2017) Today’s Topical Currents features a look at one of the most fabulous South Florida attractions . . . Vizcaya Museum and Gardens. The beautiful Italian palace on Biscayne Bay celebrates its Centennial this year.

(2-8-2017) Today’s Topical Currents looks at the Miami Today newspaper, which has served the business community for more than 30 years. We visit with the paper’s driving forces: editor Michael Lewis, and its Vice-President, Carmen Betancourt-Lewis.

(2-7-2017) Hope for Stroke Victims. With Dr. Felipe de los Rios de la Rosa , Vascular Neurology specialist, and South Florida resident Elaine Viets , a stroke survivor who’s written a book about her experience.

(2-2-2017) It will be a Super Bowl Bash this week! Two guests – celebrity Chef Michael Schwartz, owner of Michael's Genuine restaurant, Harry’s Pizza and now Fi’lia at the SLS Brickell (Honest Italian Food) and Tim Piazza, Chef de Cuisine at Fi’lia. They give us tips for our own Super Bowl celebrations and bring food to taste. Dinner in Minutes Mexican Pork and Bean Chili – great for a Super Bowl Crowd www.dinnerinminutes.com