Articles Posted by Mariana

Mariana is our Paris-based International Affairs correspondent with expertise in Brazil affairs. Contact her at MarianaATDosLives.com.

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    No Immediate Decision on Alabama Immigration Law, says Federal Appeals Court

    The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said Friday that it would not immediately decide whether to block enforcement of Alabama’s new immigration law, considered one of the nation’s toughest, according to the Associated Press. The order came after the federal government asked the court to block the law. The appeals court ordered both Alabama [...]

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    Video: Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr decares today “Anthrax Day”

    The Bronx is the home of Hip Hop and Salsa and today it’s home to Heavy Metal. Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. is rolling out the welcome mat for fans coming to town to see iconic heavy metal bands Metallica, Anthrax, Megadeth and Slayer, “The Big 4,” all performing live in the Bronx today [...]

  • Podcast: Latina School Nurse Shares Flu Season Tips

    This podcast could save your life. Latina school nurse and Mom, Dee Apodaca, from Los Angeles Unified School District, shares specific ways that we as Latinos can survive this flu season. We haven’t heard much about the H1N1 (Swine Flu), but should you still be concerned? We’ve got the answers and more including tips to [...]

  • Podcast: Anchor babies, Foursquare, Ricky Martin and more

    This Podcast: Catch up with Mariana and Jon for the latest. Why are blacks impacted by violence more then Hispanics @4:00? Mariana wants an “anchor baby” @ 6:29 and the latest on Foursquare.  Oh, and where can you find Ricky Martin? Smart Latinos robbing iPads @9:39. Click below and listen to the podcast without leaving [...]

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  • Videdo: Behind-the-Scenes with Chiles & Chocolate

    Our team loves to go out to eat at Chiles & Chocolate in Park Slope, Brooklyn. They have great authentic Mexican food from the state of Oaxaca in a nice location with a friendly staff.  During the summer here in NYC, you can spot Chiles & Chocolate at many of the local festivals throughout the [...]

  • Podcast: Condoms, Telemundo, AZ, Brett Michaels and more

    This Podcast: Catch up with Mariana and Jon for the latest. NYC Telemundo anchor celebrates 40 years of broadcasting, more Arizona and immigration and if you carry condoms in New York state watch out! All that plus Brett Michaels and more! Click below and listen to the podcast without leaving Dos Lives. Subscribe today and get [...]

  • DL Podcast: KFC Chicken to a Latino Mural Debate

    DL Podcast: KFC Chicken to a Latino Mural Debate

    This Podcast: That’s right, we cover it all in this podcast from Justin Biebers teeth and KFC chicken to a debate surrounding a Latina’s mural on Time Square. Click below and listen to the podcast without leaving Dos Lives. Subscribe today and get your weekly dose of Dos Lives! If you use another podcatcher besides iTunes, you [...]

  • More Latinos Online, Mexico News & Barbara Walters?

    This Podcast: Yes, that’s right, Barbara Walters makes it into this podcast. Which question does she regret asking Ricky Martin and does it really matter? José Peralta faces Hiram Monserrate in today’s election in Queens, New York. Mariana and Jon weigh in on the race. How many Latinos are online and where are they going? [...]

  • Dos Lives Podcast: Let’s talk about Food

    This Podcast: Have you seen the new Chiquita Banana stickers? We’ve got the 411 and our tops picks. Latino themed grocery stores on the decline? Jon and Mariana take a look. How is the tomato crisis affecting you, plus rich Mexicans and mucho mas. Click below and listen to the podcast without leaving Dos Lives. Subscribe [...]

  • Podcast: Latina School Nurse Preps Latinos to Face the Flu

    Are you ready for Flu Season? This week’s podcast could save your life. Latina school nurse and Mom, Carolina Sandoval, from the National Association of School Nurses, shares specific ways that we as Latinos can survive this flu season. She also shares the latest info on the H1N1 (Swine Flu) and  tips to keep your [...]

  • Swine Flu Survivors Podcast

    This week, all schools in Mexico reopen after the Swine Flu outbreak. Are Mexicans ready to back to “normal” life?  In this week’s podcast, join us as we talk you across the border to get first-hand accounts of what it’s been like and much more. Has the U.S. government been truthful about checking people crossing [...]

  • Swine Flu Survivors

    Swine Flu Survivors

    This week’s podcast will be posted this Monday, the first week that all schools reopen in Mexico after the Swine Flu outbreak. We’ll take you across the border to get first-hand accounts of what it’s been like and much more. Swine Flu Suvivors, this Monday, only on Dos Lives! What do you think? Leave comments [...]

  • The Weekly Podcast with Jon and Mariana

    This week: You’re not the only one not going to Mexico for Spring Break… Carlos Santana wants to legalize marijuana…and why does Hugo want the Gitmo detainees to come to Venezuela? All that and much more on this week’s podcast! Subscribe today and get your weekly dose of Dos Lives! If you use another podcatcher [...]

  • The Dos Lives Weekly Podcast with Jon and Mariana

    This week: We predict the new George Lopez show will flop within a matter of months, if it lasts that long and what in the world was Elvis Crespo thinking? All that and much more on this week’s podcast! [audio:http://media.libsyn.com/media/doslives/Dos_Lives_3.27.09.mp3] Subscribe today and get your weekly dose of Dos Lives! If you use another podcatcher [...]

  • Dos Lives Latino Podcast

    The Dos Lives Weekly Podcast with Jon and Mariana

    This week: The trend of incorporating Latin food into restauant menus and supermarkets is increasing every year,  according to a recent article. This week we take a look at the trend and four hot Latin ingredients. You think you know what they are? Check out this week’s podcast! Subscribe today and get your weekly dose [...]