DL Podcast: Jennifer Cassetta shares the ABCs of Self-Defense, breakfast makeover ideas, and how to have a healthier Superbowl Sunday

The Dos Lives team is happy to announce that New York City photographer, Alberto Reyes, has joined our team. Reyes will share his talents with our readers through both written posts and of course, photography. You can already see some of his slideshows here on Dos Lives featuring  New York City neighborhoods, attractions and events. He has a popular Tumblr blog, AllLeft.Tumblr.com, with a global following.

In our interview with Reyes talks about his photography, shares tips for aspiring photographers and where he find inspiration.

"Explore and try to avoid crowded areas," Reyes said. "Go for empty streets and look up."

Join us in welcoming Alberto to Dos Lives and check out our podcast interview with him below.

Jon Byington (@jonbyington) sat down with HPNG's President, Ali Curi @HPNG, to talk about this week's event and the upcoming year for HPNG. Curi explains how HPNG has events designed for both corporate audiences and entrepreneurs.

"You walk away with information and inspiration," Ali said in this week's DL Podcast. "It’s not just about showing up and having a few drinks."

NBC News announced Thursday that it is launching a new English-language Latino news and lifestyle website called NBCLatino.com. The website will focus on news, information and lifestyle content and offer Hispanic angles on big general market stories.

This week on the DL Podcast Jon (@jonbyington) interviews Chris Peña, executive editor of NBCLatino.  Chris is a 16-year veteran of the media industry and was previously assistant news director for the NBC–owned WMAQ in Chciago. As executive director, Chris leads the editorial and business operations of NBC Latino here in New York.

In the podcast we talk about the new website and what it will offer, how Latinos are using social media and how they consume media, Chris shares some specifics about the website including how important the mobile experience is to NBC News, and how NBCLatino will impact other NBC News programs and content. He also explains some of the opportunities moving forward with the rest of the NBC Universial Family.

You’ll learn about some of his favorite apps for his iphone and ipad shares some of his favorite apps on his iphone.

Another busy week and Jon (@jonbyington) and Julio (julioFSU1903) are discussing what's making news and sharing trends on this week's DL Podcast.

Here’s the full rundown of this week’s podcast:

1:18 Mexicans flock to the U.S. for Black Friday deals. How far did some come? We've got the story. 
3:54 - More drama with J.LO and her Fiat commercials. Now there's copyright issues regarding a mural featured in the ad. We'll update you.
5:40 Occupy LA and Occupy Philly occupiers are removed from their protest areas
8:11 Siri, the personal assistant with the iPhone 4s is learning more languages in 2012. Is Spanish one of them? 
12:30 - Immigration Question of the Week

13:39 - Congratulations to all the Latin TrendSETTERS this week!

15:06 - A cop from the Bronx became a hero after enforcing the law - while on a flight home from the Dominican Republic. We'll tell you what happened!

It’s Thanksgiving week and Jon (@jonbyington) and Julio (julioFSU1903) are discussing what's making news on the DL Podcast.

Here’s the full rundown of this week’s podcast:

1:07 Dominican terrorists? Yep. We're discussing this week's developments.
3:31 - J.LO overload at the AMAs? Turns out that Jenny isn't around the block in the new Fiat commercials.
6:57 J.R. Martinez is the new winner of Dancing with the Stars
8:24 - We've got the "Hey, Crazy Bitch" Doll. Judge for yourself and let us know.
10:30 - Let's talk Turkey. We've got tips for a happy family gathering, especially if you're bringing a Gringo or Gringa home to meet the family.
14:07 - Immigration Question of the Week
15:40 - A mayor in a Peruvian town thinks the town's water is causing men to become gay. We've got the details.

It’s another busy week as Jon (@jonbyington) and Julio (julioFSU1903) discuss what's making news on the DL Podcast.

Here’s the full rundown of this week’s podcast:

1:51  The U.S. Government has taken South Carolina to court over their immigration law. We discuss the Fed's arguments and South Carolina's response.
5:10 - Unvision launched a redesigned homepage this week, the most popular Spanish-langauge website in the U.S. Is it a success? We'll share our review. 
8:14 -We've got the final medal counts. The U.S. got the most gold medals, but how did the other countries rank? We'll rundown the numbers and find out how Julio's Team Peru did. 
10:58 - How did you celebrate Dia De Los Muertos? We'll share what we did.
13:42 - Los Angeles is cracking down on barking dogs. Find out the new law so you don't get a fine.
15:50 - Immigration Question of the Week
16:53 - Soccer players have replaced the names on their jerseys with their Twitter handles. Find out who is doing it and why.

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It’s another busy week as Jon (@jonbyington) and Julio (julioFSU1903) discuss what's making news on the DL Podcast.

This week CarolLyn joins the podcast and reports from the PanAM games in Guadalajara Mexico. How are the games going during the third week, how have residents responded to the games, an update on game security and on all the competition.



Here’s the full rundown of this week’s podcast:

0:29 -Julio updates us from his weekend trip to Alabama
2:56 - An LA Housing Department Clerk has been preying on Immigrants
5:53 - Telemundo is reaching out to English speakers. Find out how.
9:07 - An Ohio state group has launched a Halloween campaign "We are a culture, not a costume" Find out their goal and if we agree.
12:06 - Listen to part of the official song of the 201 Pan American Games
12:36 - Interview with CarolLyn reporting from the ground in Guadalajara
24:59 - Immigration Question of the Week
26:53 - Perez Hilton has his first Spanish speaking role. Find out where you can watch him.

It’s another busy week with lots to share on the Dos Lives Podcast with Jon and Julio.

This week Mariné Pérez, editor with the Occupy Wall Street Journal, joins us to discuss Occupy Wall Street and how Latinos are getting involved. She tell us more about how the Occupy Wall Street Journal in Spanish was created, upcoming Spanish-language outreach plans, how undocumented immigrants are participating in the protest and much more.

Here’s the full rundown of this week’s podcast:

Alabama Immigration Update:

http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/U/US_ALABAMA_IMMIGRATION_LAW?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT

McDonald’s Cashier beats woman with metal rod

http://doslives.com/2011/10/15/video-nyc-mcdonalds-cashier-seen-beating-two-female-customers-with-metal-rod/

Pew: Bank Fees No. 1 Reason Los Angeles Latinos Closed Bank Accounts Last Year

http://doslives.com/2011/10/18/pew-bank-fees-no-1-reason-los-angeles-latinos-closed-bank-accounts-last-year/

Pan American Games Update

Interview with Mariné Pérez, an editor with the Occupy Wall Street Journal

Immigration Question of the Week

We’ll take you to the International Clown Convention in Mexico