Daniel Rivero

South Florida Offers Help, Hope To Oklahoma Tornado Victims

Daniel Rivero — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:00:00 +0000

When devastation on the scale of what we are seeing in Oklahoma City hits, the whole world feels the pain.

Especially in Miami, where we have had our city leveled and destroyed at various times in our history, notably Hurricane Andrew in August of 1992, which we recently revisited in a radio documentary.

Old Miami Arena Site Gets New Plans; Here's A Timeline Of The Property

Daniel Rivero — Fri, 17 May 2013 20:07:08 +0000

Did you know that if you dig deep enough into the property records of any piece of real estate in the state of Florida you will find that all the land originally belonged to the Spanish Crown?

But ever since the Adams-Onis Treaty of 1821, land ownership has been like a hot potato, changing hands incessantly. Indeed, taking a deep look into any one piece of property (likely where you live, included) will reveal a surreal story for the ages.

48 Hour Film Project Showcases Local Talent From Miami To Palm Beach

Daniel Rivero — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:54:56 +0000

For those in film school, the project is like a crash course and a final exam, jam packed into one restless weekend.

This is the Miami edition of the 48 Hour Film Project, an international event that gets play from local filmmakers from Israel and Johannesburg to Las Vegas, Nevada. The one constant -- you get 48 hours to complete a short film from scratch.

Winners Of Our 'That's So Miami' Poetry Contest

Daniel Rivero and Elaine Chen — Wed, 01 May 2013 11:38:07 +0000

Love or hate Miami, the subject inspired so many beautiful, thoughtful and sometimes even funny verses for our "That's So Miami" project. It was impossible for us to pick the best. So we asked you to do it!

Based on your online votes, here are the five category winners and their poems:

Best Ode to Miami Spanglish - Lauren Fernandez, Miami

After A Month Of Poetry, 'That's So Miami' Comes To A Close

Daniel Rivero — Wed, 01 May 2013 10:00:00 +0000

Miami, you have exceeded our expectations.

When we asked for poetry, you delivered in droves. And we didn't even offer an open bar.

The concept behind WLRN and O, Miami Poetry Festival's month-long project, "That's So Miami," was simple enough: Write us a poem that starts or ends with "That's So Miami."

The Life and Death Of Cuba's Largest Counterculture Music Festival

Daniel Rivero — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 19:18:13 +0000

In 1998, the cultural climate in Cuba wasn't exactly conducive to artistic freedom. While a thriving underground music scene did exist, official radio and television channels were notoriously selective, only airing artists who echoed the Communist Party line.

We Really Love Driving! Vote For The Best 'Traffic Ballad'

Daniel Rivero — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:31:00 +0000

Lo Mejor De That's So Miami: Vote For Your Favorite Spanglish Poem

Daniel Rivero — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:54:06 +0000

One of the beautiful things about nuestra ciudad is the way that you can pasar todo el dia switching it up between English and Spanish, dependiendo del tema.

Florida's National Parks Are Free Through April 26

Daniel Rivero — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:34:18 +0000

In celebration of National Parks Week, every national park in the United States is free of charge through Friday, April 26.

These include Everglades National Park and the Dry Tortugas National Park off of Key West.

For a complete list of Florida's National Parks, go to the website by clicking here.

Odes To Miami: Vote For Your Favorite Poem

Daniel Rivero — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:21:15 +0000

All month long, WLRN and our partners at O, Miami Poetry Festival have been collecting poems either starting or ending in "That's So Miami" and compiling them on our Tumblr page. We have seen some amazing poems, and as the month begins to wind down we have decided to put the best of these poems up for vote.

That's So Miami: Submit Your Poem, Win A 'Staycation'

Daniel Rivero — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 23:01:24 +0000

We live in one of the best cities, proven by the fact that millions of people vacation here every year. But even in paradise, we get caught up in our daily routines. We let weeks or even months go by without heading to the beach, closing our eyes and enjoying the sounds, aromas and tastes that make our home such a worldwide draw.

We're here to help.

Rain Or Shine Or Melt: The Best Poems From That's So Miami

Daniel Rivero — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 21:46:33 +0000

Check out some of our favorite #ThatsSoMiami poems from the last couple of days.

Miami Gets Street Cred As One Of The Top 10 Nerdiest Cities In America

Daniel Rivero — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 14:00:00 +0000

Behind the allure of bikinis and board shorts, Miami residents possess a sea of Star Trek costumes.

At least that's one conclusion you might draw from a recent article in Movodo, a real estate website. The criteria used to determine the winners, while not scientific, is telling of the "nerd demographic" that our city has nurtured over the years. Here is a quick rundown of the data used to determine the winners:

After Yoani Sanchez: What Changes Linger In The Miami Air?

Daniel Rivero — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 12:00:00 +0000

Seven or eight years ago, during a sociology class at Miami-Dade College, the professor asked us to write a sociological history of our lives. It was the first time I thought long and hard about my life in the scheme of history, about the chain of events that brought me to my life in Miami as a Cuban-American.

La Carreta, Tremendo Slideshow And Banyan Trees: The Best Of That's So Miami

Daniel Rivero — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:00:00 +0000

Here we go again! Check out some of our favorite #ThatsSoMiami poems from the last couple of days.

Cafecito, Bayside, Feeding Birds And Haitian Creole: The Best of That's So Miami

Daniel Rivero — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 17:00:00 +0000

Here we go again! Check out some of our favorite #ThatsSoMiami poems from the last couple of days. Like what you see? Check out our Tumblr page, where we collect your submissions and post them for your viewing (laugh out loud) pleasure. Click here to make your submission.

(James Arthur Anderson, North Miami)

Foreclosure, Citrus Trees, Failed Relationships And Traffic: Best Poems From That's So Miami

Daniel Rivero — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 16:00:00 +0000

Happy National Poetry Month!! All month long we will be bringing you the best poems from our ongoing That's So Miami project, a joint venture with O, Miami Poetry Festival.

Map: How Far Does The Sound From Ultra Music Festival Travel?

Daniel Rivero — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 11:00:00 +0000

For more than a hundred thousand electronic dance music fans from across the world, Ultra Music Festival is heaven on earth. But tell that to the people who live and work close by.

Ultra Might Be Damaging Your Ears As It Rattles Your Windows

Daniel Rivero — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 10:00:00 +0000

Standing outside the gates of Ultra Music Festival, an audiologist and her colleague are staring at their sound level meters. The devices track the decibel level of the atmosphere, giving us some unsettling clues as to how safe the environment is for your ears.

After an extended buildup, the beat finally drops. As the fans go crazy, the bass starts to pump. Even a few hundred feet from the stage, casual conversation is strained.

How Much Time Do You Spend In Transit? An Interactive Map Of South Florida

Daniel Rivero — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 14:00:00 +0000

There is a lot of discontent among South Florida residents when it comes to our transit system-- both among drivers and public transit commuters. But according to data from the Census, it could be a lot worse.

Group Building 'Noah's Ark' Outside Hialeah

Daniel Rivero — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 19:00:00 +0000

Four animal-loving Christians have begun a campaign to raise funds in order to construct a replica of Noah's Ark on the outskirts of Hialeah in order to "preserve helpless animals as God taught us."

A trailer for Hidden Ark (see below), as the project is called, promises almost exact dimensions of the biblical ark. Animals and all.

Four Musical Ways People Celebrated Hugo Chavez's Death

Daniel Rivero and Kenny Malone — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 11:21:39 +0000

All Tuesday night, we listened to South Floridians react to the death of Hugo Chavez. Many (most) of the reactions were celebratory. Those celebrations took the form of songs, drive-by shoutings and apparently an accordion death ballad.

Below is a roundup of the most colorful reactions to the death of Venezuela's oft-beloved and perhaps equally hated leader.

Couldn't Join Us Monday? See What You Missed At The Town Hall On Session 2013 At The Broward Center

Daniel Rivero — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 20:40:49 +0000

Streaming video by Ustream

Tallanasty: An Interactive (And Ethical) Experience To Test Your Integrity

Daniel Rivero — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 22:22:51 +0000

Do you have what it takes to navigate the political swampland of Florida and come out clean?

WLRN and the Miami Herald have partnered to create a new interactive experience that will allow you to put your political integrity to the test. After a cutthroat election, you have officially begun your career as a Florida politician.

Now it is up to you to make the right political and personal choices.

Cuba's Secret Side: How To Order A Pizza In Havana

Daniel Rivero — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 21:30:00 +0000

Airing Sunday, February 10 and February 17 at 2:00pm on WLRN channel 17

Filmmaker and author Karin Muller had always heard the argument over Cuba, but was never satisfied with what she learned.

According to some it is a tropical paradise, and according to others it is a police state that people are dying to escape from.

Largest Hurricane Proof Glass Pane Installed In Future Museum

Daniel Rivero — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 17:32:18 +0000

Having a world-class museum set a few short feet from Biscayne Bay has both its advantages and its headaches. As the Miami Art Museum plans to make its move to future Museum Park, they know this all too well.

Does This Volkswagen ‘Jamaican’ Commercial Cross A Racist Line?

Daniel Rivero — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 18:00:00 +0000

With the Super Bowl only a few short days away, anticipation is building up for the superstar lineup of commercials. The spots are widely known to be the products of endless hours of brainstorming, and deeper pockets than the average citizen can fathom.

Your Comments: 'Driving In Florida Is NOT For Beginners'

Daniel Rivero — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 16:44:14 +0000

Florida we love you, but not the way you drive.

That about sums up the audience reaction to something that Marketplace Morning Report host Jeremy Hobson mentioned on Wednesday morning.

How South Florida Is Spending Inauguration Day, And What People Are Saying

Daniel Rivero — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 16:30:37 +0000

As South Florida prepares for a day of dual celebration for Inauguration Day and MLK Day, we are rounding up what is going on in the community, and what people are talking about. There are watch parties all over the place- but we have sent our reporter Chris Di Mattei to the Arsht Center to sit in on the watch party there. Our StateImpact education reporter Sarah Gonzales just happens to be in Washington D.C.

Key West: A Complete View From The Edge

Daniel Rivero — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 19:00:00 +0000

I had set out to find a real cafè con leche during the half-hour break in the Key West Literary Seminar, and the task proved to be more difficult than anticipated. As I sat on the curb at the corner of Whitehead and Fleming, sweating and sipping my reward, I spotted a family walking my way.

They were obviously tourists, probably from the Midwest and looked fresh off the cruise ship.

The couple was about to pass me when the wife noticed the sign on the nearest pole, directly in front of me. "It read ‘Begin US1. Mile 0."