Entries by Mamiverse Team

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Ben Breedlove: This is My Story

When beloved actress Valerie Harper—Rhoda Morgenstern to those who were of TV watching age in the 70s and 80s—announced that she has terminal brain cancer and possibly only a few months to live, it prompted many to stop and think about how fleeting life can be. While we are all saddened by the prospect of […]

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With the Death of Hugo Chavez, Uncertainty in Venezuela

Charismatic, controversial Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, who ruled the country for 14 years, died yesterday afternoon after a two-year battle with cancer. Reaction around the world has been quick and mixed, with praise for Chavez’s larger-than-life style of leadership and his persona as the champion of the poor, and veiled criticism for his firebrand style […]

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Free Fun for Kids: The Music Store

If you’re looking for a fun and inexpensive weekend activity, consider a trip to the music store—kids of all ages will have a ball exploring and trying out the different instruments. You may even discover you’ve got a budding Justin or Justine Bieber on your hands! For more fantastic MamiTV videos and content, visit Mamiverse! […]

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A Major AIDS Breakthrough? HIV Positive Infant Cured

An infant born HIV positive in rural Mississippi has been cured of the virus, according to a new report. If the study results hold up to scrutiny from the medical community, this could be a most significant AIDS breakthrough, particularly for babies infected with the virus. According to The New York Times, which ran a […]

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Dear Primo: A Letter to My Cousin

Dear Primo: A Letter to My Cousin Written & Illustrated by Duncan Tonatiuh Abrams • 2010 • 32 pages Hardcover ($15.95) ISBN: 978-0-8109-3872-4 Ages 4-8 Two cousins—one in Mexico, the other in the United States—write letters to each other to share their perspectives of their worlds. The story goes back and forth as each of […]

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25 Quotes by Hollywood Legend Rita Moreno

For generations of Latinas, Rita Moreno has been an inspiration and role model. The only Hispanic and one of few performers ever to win an Oscar, Grammy, Tony and Emmy award, Moreno came to prominence in the Golden Age of Hollywood and worked alongside such screen legends as Gary Cooper, Marlon Brando, Ann Margret and […]

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Marcelo in the Real World

Marcelo in the Real World By Francisco X. Stork Scholastic • 2011 • 320 pages Paperback ($8.99) ISBN: 978-0-545-05690-8 Ages 14 and up Stork’s novel introduces Marcelo Sandoval, one of the most remarkable characters in contemporary fiction. Because Marcelo narrates his own story, readers will be able to delve into the mind and point of […]