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Walking from Colonia Roma to Centro Historico - what's it like in Mexico City during the influenza outbreak?
View ArticleGlobal_Dyana from Paseo de La Reforma - Mexico City
Walking from Colonia Roma to Centro Historico - what's it like in Mexico City during the influenza outbreak?
View ArticleDyana from Metro Hidalgo - Mexico City
Walking from Colonia Roma to Centro Historico - what's it like in Mexico City during the influenza outbreak?
View ArticleGlobal_Dyana - Earthquake felt in Colonia Roma
We felt a small earthquake 11:43 am.We've heard that it was a 6.0 - with the epicenter in Chilpancingo. Between Mexico City and Acapulco.
View ArticleDyana en Espanol: ¿cuál es el impacto económico de la epidemia en Mexico
Como siento hoy de este crisis en Mexico
View ArticleGlobal_Dyana - reflections on life in roma, mexico city, Monday
From Colonia Roma, tension is a little high - the last few days have been very stressful.
View ArticleDyana in Mexico: Staying Safe
From Tourist area Zona Rosa in Mexico City, Dyana shares how she is staying safe but admits that the true nature of flu transmission is still unknown.
View ArticleDyana in Mexico: Why I love Mexico City
Understandably, it may be difficult to understand why expats may live (and love!) Mexico City. With over 500,000 US Americans living in this country - something must be good. Here, I share my...
View ArticleDyana in Mexico: The Effect of the Swine Epidemic on the Poor
A brief snap shot on the economic impact of the swine flu on the poor in Mexico City. Please note that I am referring to Mexico as a somewhat crowded metropolitan area - not the entire country of Mexico.
View ArticleDyana in Mexico:Traffic continues and Flu News, Embassy Message
As we had to wait for a steady stream of traffic to pass - it is clear that there is a large gap between the usual chaos of the city and a Silent, Shut down city. More evidence that life goes on in...
View ArticleDyana in Espanol: Martes, la gripa porcina en Mexico, DF
*28 April 2009*Un informe de Paseo de la Reforma, en frente del Parque de Chapultepec en el DF. La vida que está pasando pero es cambiante, también. Ahorita estoy calme.
View ArticleDyana in Mexico: To Mask or Not to Mask, that is the question
Thoughts on mask wearing and how they may or may not contribute to health in Mexico City - during this Epidemic and in general. Also, I have not been able to find what is an "effective" mask - a N95 -...
View ArticleDyana in Mexico: Tourism Effects
According to a report in the Mexico City newspaper El Universal, Mexico City businesses are losing 500M or $36M dollars a day due to the Swine Flu epidemic; this drop includes trade, services a...
View ArticleDyana in Mexico: No Immunity for el Peso
Today, Tuesday, April 28, the Mexican Peso gained slightly against the dollar but fell against the Euro as the Swine Flu's economic effect continues to reveal itself in the financial markets. During my...
View ArticleDyana in Mexico: Flu Death and 1.5 Mile-High Mega Urban Factor
Why death may be more likely in Mexico as compared to other Developed Economies. A metropolitan area in an developing or emerging economy might more closely match or exceed the morbidity and mortality...
View ArticleDyana in Mexico: Instant Reaction to Level 5
Moments after receiving a call from another expat from in the city, we put the camera on Margot at Inside Mexico (www.insidemex.com) to share our recently learned information of the Level 5 alert from...
View ArticleDyana in Mexico: Day 6 of Swine, Stress, and Confusion
I can't believe that only a week ago I was enjoying a wonderful organic lunch with my friend Alison in the upscale neighborhood of Polanco in Mexico City. I had just finished my MBA finals and I was...
View ArticleDyana in Mexico: Hi from Mexico City
In a park in Mexico City, three Americans (New Jersey, Virginia, and Pennsylvania) send a assuring message to friends and family that we are safe, happy and finding sanity in our friendships, smiles...
View ArticleDyana in Mexico: My City is (likely) Bigger than your (US) State
At over 22,000,000 people, Mexico City's population is larger than all but two states in the USA: Texas and California. Although diffiicult, please keep this Mega Urban population in mind when you hear...
View ArticleDyana in Mexico: The Flu is...the Flu
A Flu is a Flu so what should you do? Both the CDC and the WHO list the symptoms of the swine flu [influenza A(H1N1)] on their websites.Here in Mexico City, the government launched an education...
View ArticleDyana in Mexico: Day 7 and I Miss Hugs
Hugs, kisses, handshakes, dinner with friends, outdoor cafes, bakeries, tacos - these are all things I miss here in Mexico City on Day 7 of The Swine Flu. Many companies and small businesses continue...
View ArticleDyana in Mexico: Day 8 brings calm, efficient grocery stores and shoppers
At the grocery store (Superama in Condesa) all seems calm as shoppers & goods flow in and out of the store. A good reminder to always be prepared for an emergency, I share what I learned and what I...
View ArticleDyana in Mexico: Labor Day, always a holiday
Although headlines report that everyone is vacating Mexico City, it is important to remember that May 1 is always a holiday on Mexico. As with all holidays in this Mega City, people leave to their...
View ArticleDyana in Mexico: David Lida Interview
David Lida, www.davidlida.com, shares his thoughts on Mexico City on day 10 of the Flu Epidemic. Sitting in beautiful Parque Mexico, he shares how he personally feels as well as his thoughts on the...
View ArticleDyana in Mexico: Never Bored and David Lida
I often find myself saying, "siempre algo" meaning its always something here in Mexico City. Of course, that could refer to anything from Museum exhibits, Gallery Openings, or Parades to Swine Flu,...
View ArticleDyana in Mexico: Day 10, Sunday, Update
*From Parque Mexico in Colonia Condesa*Waking up to more confusing news and conflicting information, I walked over a few blocks to the park to see how my fellow Mexico City residents were spending this...
View ArticleDyana in Mexico: Economic Impact of H1N1 - David Lida
How does the $2 Billion dollar loss to Mexico's economy boil down to the lives of real people? David Lida, www.davidlida.com, weighs in on the Macro and Micro economic impact of the Swine Flu or H1N1...
View ArticleDyana in Mexico: Part 2, David Lida Interview
Part Two, May 3, 2009 David Lida, www.davidlida.com, shares his thoughts on what he still wants to know about the H1N1 outbreak in Mexico City. He also shares thoughts on how Mexico will turn around...
View ArticleDyana in Mexico: Swine Independence - The New Cinco de Mayo
Manolo Ortiz Monasterio, Operations Manager/Partner of ERM-Mexico, celebrates Mexico's Independence from Swine at the Condesa DF Hotel in Mexico City. He also shares specifics on our path back to...
View Article5.9 Earthquake in Mexico City, Centered 95 miles away
Today, Friday May 22 2009, we felt the second strong earthquake in Mexico City in less than one month. Unlike those in San Francisco, earthquakes in Mexico City feel like being on a ship in choppy...
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