Thursday, April 19, 2012

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via Puerto Rico News - Archive Links's Facebook Wall by Puerto Rico News - Archive Links on 4/19/12
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Jueves 19 de abril de 2012 74 1608 598 2273 1377 ¿Qué opinas de que se le mantenga en el cargo al director de la AEE? No tienen de inmediato otro candidato para reemplazarlo. Es una decisión para no provocar inestabilidad ante la venta de bonos de la AEE. Se queda porque ha habido demasiadas destituciones en el Gobierno en pocos meses. La Junta de Gobierno de la AEE está actuando de espaldas...

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Thursday, April 19th, 2012

Report: ‘Pudge’ hanging up his mitt

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Bank Owing U.S. $935 Million Has CEO Family Bad Debts: Mortgages
Bloomberg
Popular Inc. (BPOP), the Puerto Rican bank that owes $935 million to the US government, has surged 30 percent this year as more customers pay their debts on time. Its board members and their relatives aren't always among them.
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Voto Latino: Jorge Steven Acuña Opens Up About Being Detained By ICE


Voto Latino: Jorge Steven Acuña Opens Up About Being Detained By ICE
By Jorge Steven Acuña A typical day for a college student usually starts off with the constant snoozing of an alarm clock prior to our first class, but life as we know it doesn't always go as planned. What I thought was supposed to be an ordinary college day, took a turn for the worse on the morning of Wednesday, March 7....

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Afirman que hay medicamentos suficientes en el Programa Sida de


Afirman que hay medicamentos suficientes en el Programa Sida de
Afirman que hay medicamentos suficientes en el Programa Sida de San Juan 18 de abril de 2012 08:33 p.m. El legislador municipal de la capital, Robert Martínez, desmintió hoy las denuncias de un grupo de pacientes de VIH que afirmaron que en el Programa Sida de San Juan hay escasez de medicamentos. Mart... 18 de abril de 2012 07:34 p.m. Fallo a favor de Ángel Pérez 18 de abril de 2012 06:47 p.m. La Comisión Especial de Primarias...

    Full support to cabotage rules exemption efforts

    18 de abril de 2012 02:17 p.m.
    By José A. Delgado/jdelgado@elnuevodia.com
    WASHINGTON – The manufacturing sector considers it important to collaborate with the study to be carried out by the Government Accountability Office (GAO), in an effort to free Puerto Rico in the futu...

    Best Buy shutting down 50 stores nationwide

    18 de abril de 2012 00:00 a.m.
    By Yalixa Rivera Cruz/yrivera@elnuevodia.com
    The Best Buy store at Las Catalinas Mall in Caguas is the only establishment of the electronics retail chain that, according to official reports, is closing its doors in Puerto Rico, as part of the co...

    Exchequer pays high price for white-collar tax evasion

    18 de abril de 2012 00:00 a.m.
    The Department of the Treasury loses $700 million to $900 million a year, courtesy of tax evasion by the white-collar sector, which includes but is not limited to doctors, lawyers, entrepreneurs and c...

    Last farewell to the Cardinal

    18 de abril de 2012 00:00 a.m.
    By Keila López Alicea/keila.lopez@elnuevodia.com
    “After having lived among us for many years, Cardinal Luis Aponte Martínez is now celebrating an eternal Resurrection with the Lord in the heavens.” With these words, Cardinal Emeritus from Sev...

    Casa Lola inspires the Criollo movement

    18 de abril de 2012 00:00 a.m.
    By Maribella Martínez Bousquet
    The new native Puerto Rican cuisine is represented at Casa Lola since it opened its doors seven months ago in the Condado area in San Juan. The Boricua traditional flavors prepared in style...

    Fuddruckers to open in Mayagüez this summer

    18 de abril de 2012 00:00 a.m.
    By Marian Díaz/mdiaz1@elnuevodia.com
    Fuddruckers, the food chain specialized in charbroiled burgers and American food, will open its first restaurant in Mayagüez this summer. The store, to be located on Road PR-2 at Plaza Sultana, will ...

    Cruise ship fares, twice as expensive

    18 de abril de 2012 00:00 a.m.
    By Joanisabel González and Andrea Martínez/joanisabel.gonzalez@elnuevodia.com
    Despite the fact that the government assures the low in the number of cruise ships leaving from Puerto Rico to other Caribbean destinations shouldn’t have a significant impact to that segment of our t...

    CCE announced agreement with Rooms to Go

    17 de abril de 2012 01:00 p.m.
    By El Nuevo Día
    The Commerce and Exportation Company (CEC) signed an agreement with the Rooms to Go Puerto Rico corporation to operate under the Foreign Trade 61 Free Zone Program (Programa de Zona Libre de Comercio ...

    Attabeira Awards on Earth Day

    17 de abril de 2012 00:00 a.m.
    By El Nuevo Día
    Festival Attabeira (“Mother Earth” in Taíno Arawak tongue) is slated to take place on Sunday, April 29 at the foyer of the General Studies Building at the University of Puerto Rico (UPR), Río Piedras ...

    Tax relief, only a real relief for a few

    17 de abril de 2012 00:00 a.m.
    Most individuals, especially those with incomes of $20,000 or less, will not have to pay taxes this year, thanks to the tax reform. Those who for years have carried the heaviest tax burden will...

    Another scene down south

    16 de abril de 2012 00:00 a.m.
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    The sun is warming up in Ponce, regardless if the rain is pouring on the north coast of the island. Once you cross the mountaintops in Cayey, the greenness starts turning into yellow and even brown ...

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        Is Facebook worth $104 billion?


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        Puerto Rico Announces Plans for $22 Million Bilingual School in San Juan
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        Robert Mccarroll:

        "I think it's a huge honor for all Puerto Ricans."

        "Most of my Puerto Rican friends, who I know from living in Puerto Rico, are BOTH very Puerto Rican while at the same time very American."

         

        Apr 17

        http://www.topix.com/world/puerto-rico

        Puerto Rico News
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        9 hrs ago | www.caribbeanbusinesspr.com | Upfront Yankee

        The Hill: Fortuño ‘sleeper pick’ for VP – Caribbean Business - 16/04/12

        Puerto Rico Gov. Luis Fortuño is a “sleeper pick” to be the running mate for presumptive Republican Party presidential candidate Mitt Romney, according to a report in The Hill.

        The Washington, D.C.-based political news outlet cites GOP strategists who say Fortuño as a vice presidential pick could help the Republican Party’s bid to lure Latino voters.

        Fortuño, who heads the island’s New Progressive Party, is running for a second term in La Fortaleza.

        Considered a rising star in the GOP, Fortuño endorsed Romney ahead of the crucial Florida primary in February. The governor cited the former Massachusetts’ governor’s pledge to pursue statehood for Puerto Rico if that option wins a status plebiscite in November.

        The Hill noted that front-runner Romney has kept his cards close to his chest on vice presidential prospects, saying that it would be “presumptuous” to think about it before winning the nomination. But in a recent interview with Newsmax, he described Fortuño as “a solid conservative and a firm leader.” He also dubbed Fortuño “one of the great leaders of our party.”

        Romney has tapped a longtime adviser to begin his search for a vice presidential candidate.

        Romney said Monday that Beth Myers is in charge of "selection and vetting and analysis."

        “I have selected someone who has been a counselor of mine for a number of years, Beth Myers. She was my chief of staff when I was governor,” Romney said during an interview with Diane Sawyer of ABC News outside Fenway Park in Boston.

        Romney is moving forward as the presumptive Republican presidential nominee after rival Rick Santorum suspended his campaign last week.

        Myers was Romney's chief of staff when he was Massachusetts governor. She currently is a senior adviser on his presidential campaign.

        When asked about Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, Romney said “he’s one of the terrific leaders in our party.”

        “But I think it’s way too early to begin narrowing down who the potential vice presidential nominees might be,” he said. “But we’re beginning that process, we'll talk about a lot of folks, and then go through the kind of vetting and review process that you have to go through to make sure whoever you select will pass the evaluation that's required by the American people.”
        Romney wouldn’t offer any hints as to when the months-long process would end.
        “We do have a deadline in mind as to when I’d like to be able to reach a decision but I'm not giving you that date at this stage,” he said in the interview, adding that it would “certainly” happen before the Republican National Convention in late August.

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        http://www.topix.com/world/puerto-rico/2012/04/the-hill-fortu-o-sleeper-pick-for-vp-caribbean-business-16-04-12

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        Upfront Yankee

        I think it's a huge honor for all Puerto Ricans. For the 1st time in history, included in the long list of       potential nominees for the VP slot of one of the 2 major national       parties.
        While he could not directly deliver any electoral votes,       he could tip the scales in a close race in swing states, such as Florida       and Ohio, states with significant PRican populations. Whoever wins FL AND OH wins the presidency.
        Having said that, the conservatism of the       GOP virtually precludes Romney from picking LGF.
        I'm not sure that       the extremist in the GOP would like it to be advertised that LGF's       successes have a lot to do with discarding some Republican ideas and       picking some non-Republican ideas.
        When he laid off 12,505       non-essential public servants, a Republican idea, he gave them a generous       severance package, a Democratic idea, and immunized teachers and police       from layoffs, another Dem idea.
        The GOP wants to sell Republican       ideas, not the fact that consensus building is a better       strategy.
        While LGF wants to strengthen borders, a Republican       ideas, he openly favors Obama's immigration policy, a no-no in the       GOP.

        http://www.topix.com/forum/world/puerto-rico/TP60KN7MCC2Q7BN4N

        Feb 18, 2012 | Posted by: Upfront Yankee
        Puerto Ricans: Great Americans - Great Hispanics deserve permanent union - Puerto Rico Daily Sun

        February 18, 2012: It all came clear to me why the letters to the editor in the Star are always attacking me, Mike Herrick, Kenneth McClintock and Sherman Wildman and his staff at WOSO. We are honest, upfront, highly vocal supporters of statehood for Puerto Rico. Today, the Star revealed that it is against any kind of permanent union with the United States. Instead the the Star is editorially for independence for Puerto Rico. They reprinted as a STAR EDITORIAL the notorious editorial by Allan Wall which appeared in V Dare Foundation’s official publication. Don’t be misled by the title “Viva Puerto Rico! Free Puerto Rico (And The U.S.) Now!” -- Who is rolling the spit balls fired by the same small clique of independentisas in the Star’s letters to the editor?

        If you love both Puerto Rico and the United States, this dishonest editorial will make you very angry. Read it carefully with an open mind.

        I don’t agree with the main premise of this V Dare editorial now adopted as a Star editorial. It is obvious that Allan Wall has not lived among Puerto Ricans in either the United States or on the Island of Puerto Rico as I have. . Most of my Puerto Rican friends, who I know from living in Puerto Rico, are BOTH very Puerto Rican while at the same time very American. They can live both cultures at the same time. There is no conflict! I think it would be arrogant and unfair for me or any other Yankee-type to judge negatively the Americanism or Puerto Ricanism of the Puerto Rican people as a cultural group. I do not like the broad brush strokes of this editorial.

        I do know that several years ago that I visited the large National Cemetery in Bayamon. I started to read the thousands of head stones listing the names of the fallen and the time they served their country the United States. I started to cry for being so arrogant to judge or question Puerto Ricans such as those buried in that hallow ground. It was a moment of truth for me. I turned to a Puerto Rican friend who was on his knees praying at his father’s grave. I ask my friend to forgive me for questioning Puerto Ricans’ patriotism.

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        I came across this item on the internet while surfing for the commentary about Sherman Wildman in yesterday’s Daily Sun. If you have this Daily Sun commentary please email it to me:    r.mccarroll@hotmail.com

        http://world247.net/puerto-ricans-great-americans-great-hispanics-deserve-permanent-union-puerto-rico-daily-sun/

        http://world247.net

        Puerto Ricans: Great Americans – Great Hispanics deserve permanent union – Puerto Rico Daily Sun

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        Apr 18

        'Made in America' Pledge: What is American-Made in Your Home?

        Robert Mccarroll wrote:

        I finally decided to post both of the following related commentaries on Topix. I am wondering what kind of response these two item will obtained or no comments. They appear one after the other on the Topix postings because they are related subjects. These two postings will get posted on the internet under MADE IN AMERICA and buying foreign cars. My beef is now on the internet. Bob

        Puerto Rico News
        News on Puerto Rico continually updated from thousands of sources around the net.

        'Made in America' Pledge: What is American-Made in Your Home?

        http://www.topix.com/world/puerto-rico/2012/04/made-in-america-pledge-what-is-american-made-in-your-home

        Link to view complete posting and comments. Also link to post your comments on Puerto Rico News – Topix....

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        Apr 15

        Is availability of parts another reason to buy only cars made in America? - Upfront Yankee

        http://www.topix.com/world/puerto-rico/2012/04/is-availability-of-parts-another-reason-to-buy-only-cars-made-in-america-upfront-yankee
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        Is corporate greed by foreign companies harming American citizens?

        I emailed a copy of this letter to the Daily Sun VOICES to my friend who was harmed by Hyundai not providing an essential part on time. What is really sad is that this essential part only costs  $150 and there were many in Hyundai’s  parts inventory. Because it took Hyundai eight weeks to supply this part my friend needed, he had to pay $800 extra for car rental. He is a young guy who graduated with high grades from Inter-American University. He has a very limited income. This does not include his other costs in constantly checking for the part’s delivery and the emotional pain to my friend and his loved ones. I hope someone will bring this corporate greed by a foreign company harming an American citizen to President Barack Obama’s attention. Is this an isolated case or does it happen often harming American citizens buying foreign cars?

        For want of a nail

        For want of a nail the shoe was lost.
        For want of a shoe the horse was lost.
        For want of a horse the rider was lost.
        For want of a rider the battle was lost.
        For want of a battle the kingdom was lost.
        And all for the want of a horseshoe nail.

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        Apr 17

        Has the Puerto Rico Daily Sun cut off the Star's source for hate letters?

        No letters in today’s Puerto Rico Daily Sun – Tuesday – April 17, 2012.  Almost two weeks of no letters. This is one of my favorite sections of the Daily Sun.

        I wonder if the Puerto Rico Daily Sun is purposely not publishing letters to the editor in order that The San Juan Star's small clique of disgusting hate letter writers have no source to feed on for their hate letters. It is almost two weeks that the Daily Sun has not published letters from readers.

        These haters in the Star love to write personal insults against anyone who is pro-America. These haters will seize on respectful letters in the Daily Sun to distort and insult in every possible way. The letters that they write for The San Juan Star is sick venom and journalism at its worse.

        Today's San Juan Star is the complete opposite of the wonderful,  Pulitzer prize wining original Star. It sure ain't like the one in "The Rum Diary" movie.

        Why does the honorable and wonderful New York Times allow their news service to be in this second generation of The San Juan Star? The Times is in no way like The San Juan Star. The NYT has the highest standards for professionalism and journalism ethics. It should associate with it own kind of honorable journalists and publishers.

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        http://www.topix.com/world/puerto-rico/2012/04/has-the-puerto-rico-daily-sun-cut-off-the-stars-source-for-hate-letters

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        Apr 16

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        PLEASE watch - and then share .       This short video illustrates the best demonstration and gives the simplest       explanation of exactly what to do if someone near you collapses and is       presumably having a heart attack. You could very well save the life of a       friend or loved one. Someone you share this video with might save your       life!  (Just click on the video screen area.)

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        The Puerto Rico Daily Sun has not published letters in over a week now. Today, in the San Juan Star there was a hate letter attacking and distorting the  reality of the Daily Sun. It mentioned in hostile terms the Daily Sun to be Script-Howard right-wing rantings. It went on and on as to how bad the Daily Sun is and against the people, etc. It and other letters also implied that the other PR newspapers are no good either. These pro-Star hate letters state that the Star is the only decent newspaper in Puerto Rico. Puerto Ricans should believe in the Star and not in the Daily Sun.

        I would think by now that most Puerto Ricans will realize that the Star is a terrible newspaper and not worth 54 cents to buy. I do not understand why The New York Times allows their news and comments  to be published in the Star. Doesn't the NYT check out this unreliable, unethical rag?

        This Star is a shooting star that should burn out and deep six.

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        Tuesday, April 17, 2012

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        In Greece, the welfare system and family networks are struggling to cope with the need for food handouts. Read Kerin Hope's report on the volunteers stepping in to tackle rising poverty in the country: http://on.ft.com/HPnbGd


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        The big story of the day is Repsol, the Spanish oil group, accusing Argentina of seizing its YPF unit. Repsol said it would seek at least $10.5bn in compensation as tensions escalated between Madrid and Buenos Aires. Watch our video to learn more about the story:


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        Alan Turing - Prof Barry Cooper, the chair of the celebrations marking 100 years since the birth of the world's first computer scientist, starts a series of guest posts for Guardian Northerner


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        The story of Alan Turing has a hold on the world's imagination

        via The New York Times's Facebook Wall by The New York Times on 4/16/12
        Op-Ed columnist Paul Krugman writes, "Rather than admit that they’ve been wrong, European leaders seem determined to drive their economy — and their society — off a cliff. And the whole world will pay the price."



        Europe’s Economic Suicide
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        With European leaders doubling down on their failed policies, it’s getting harder and harder to believe that anything will get them to change course.

        Staff, Caribbean Busienss, 4/17/2012

        Noticel, Daily Sun, 4/17/2012


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        via Puerto Rico News on 4/17/12

        No letters in today's Puerto Rico Daily Sun - Tuesday - April 17, 2012. Almost two weeks of no letters. This is one of my favorite sections of the Daily Sun.
        I wonder if the Puerto Rico Daily Sun is purposely not publishing letters to the editor in order that The San Juan Star's small clique of disgusting hate letter writers have no source to feed on for their hate letters. It is almost two weeks that the Daily Sun has not published letters from readers.
        These haters in the Star love to write personal insults against anyone who is pro-America. These haters will seize on respectful letters in the Daily Sun to distort and insult in every possible way. The letters that they write for The San Juan Star is sick venom and journalism at its worse.
        Today's San Juan Star is the complete opposite of the wonderful, Pulitizer prize wining original Star. It ain't like the one in "The Rum Diary" movie.
        Why does the honorable and wonderful New York Times allow their news service to be in this second generation of The San Juan Star? The Times is in no way like The San Juan Star. The NYT has the highest standards for professionalism and journalism ethics. It should associate with it own kind of honorable journalists and publishers.


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        “Official English” and the Politics of Statehood - The Center


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        Could really pick Romney Puerto Rico Gov . Luis Fortuno (R) as historical running mate? While Gov . Luis Fortuno is not polished, I eat across as honest and sincere. Being from poor, poverty stricken Puerto Rico would give him ...

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        CALL FOR UNITY AGAINST CRIME

        With the recent confirmation of Superintendent Hector Pesquera, the third in four years so far, the Police of Puerto Rico must take up the responsibility of leading a real anti-crime action plan that can deal with the phenomenon of violence envelops us.

        Future

        MAYRA MONTEROBefore going to the theme, a tiny brackets: an agonizing event in a world in crisis, such as Miss Universe, I want to prolong life by pulling the veil of a

        Its north was always the service of faith as an instrument of his people to redemption. After his death last Tuesday surrounded by his family, the country has been flooded in

        Agustin Lara in black and white

        RAFAEL SÁNCHEZ LUIS 1A soundtrack to entertain the reader, in anticipation that narrate the story, several paragraphs later. The band collects tracks, live

        What a day!

        Merino Ruth MendezTraditionally today is the day when, gnashing his teeth and reluctantly paid the debt we have contracted with the treasury. I say "traditionally" because this YEAR

        The statistics of many abused children in Puerto Rico and around the world are alarming. Behind every abused child is a story that must be converted into a new beginning of life and hope.
        Every experience a child can make your life positively or negatively. We know that to the extent that those experiences are favorable to them we will be cementing their physical and emotional. Props key to achieving our children reach the potential they have right in their lives.
        As responsible citizens, we must work together-not just during the month of April but 365 days a year to work strongly and defend those who can not do for themselves and whose voices are not heard.
        Our effort should be directed to recall the memory of those children physically abused who are no longer with us, to show solidarity and rescue those children who are innocent victims of this and live the ravages of this disease, and be proactive in support those who survived.
        Do not let the lives of the greatest treasure we have, children, are botched. For a better Puerto Rico, the prevention of child maltreatment must be responsibility.
        Say this, to defend the abused children, seed and promise of the future of our Island
        Sandra S. JD Rivero, MA
        WANT TO RAISE THE PAST AND REVIVE THE GLORIOUS MOMENTS, humorous or CURIOUS OF STUDENT LIFE? Send your photo with a brief commentary of the event: recordaresvivir@elnuevodia.com or mail to El Nuevo Dia, Letters Section, PO Box 9227512, San Juan, PR 00922-7512.
        Nanny Torres
        Representative of the readerT he last Thursday I attended the launch of "Domestic Violence in Law 54, literature, music and movies," authored by Mr. Pedro Malavet Vega, a prestigious lawyer, law professor and writer. The activity was held in the auditorium of the University of the East.
        In charge of the presentation was Dr. Angel Manuel Rivera Incarnation, lawyer, writer and professor in the Department of Social and Human Sciences of this institution.
        Before an audience of mostly young students, Dr. Encarnacion began his speech by quoting "that domestic violence is universal, is manifest in the United States, India, in the Dominican Republic, China, Spain ... In Puerto Rico only 216.831 were identified domestic violence incidents between 2000 and 2010. The reality is much more prolific in terms of these acts and their response must be sought in the whole social order, as does our author. " A frightening figure.
        The exchange literary and socio-legal lasted almost two hours. Discussions such as discrimination against women in Puerto Rico, scenes of violence against women in readings such as Don Quixote in the popular song, from the bolero, the tango, the peasant song to salsa and reggaeton caught the attention of students . Same with the theme of the film industry.
        It was obvious that with a title as indicated and data such as those offered, one hundred young people, insist on identifying demographics, pay attention fixed partners.
        In the end, Mr. Malavet addressed the students with a unique style caught them in a serious discussion of ballast in society is gender violence.
        I conclude with the final words of Dr. Encarnacion in his presentation "as has been seen, the purpose of this paper is to exhaust the subject of domestic violence and present from all possible cultural events. It has become part of every event, from any conduct, to the point that filters them and passes almost unnoticed. The author is convinced that the attack should take an interdisciplinary approach. His effort is a contribution to the awareness of the phenomenon, is a contribution that helps create a more just and egalitarian society. "
        A contribution that we make all.
        Write to ntorres1@elnuevodia.com

        Puerto Rico is going through an economic crisis marked on all items. It is sad to see it and live it. So many people suffer from the basic needs for not having money.
        But how much you may receive federal money to implement projects in schools as the SIE project that truly add nothing to teach the student?
        Thousands of dollars going into the pocket of the rich in juicy contracts. The poor teacher of the Department of Education has to take out of your pocket to buy the materials for the classroom, as you have them.
        Blessed, where are we going to stop.

        Iris M. Montes
        Ciales

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        CLAWS FOR EEC

        The agreement reached between the election commissioners of the two major parties is an affirmative step to overcome the impasse that prevented the Election Commission to start the counting of past primaries, but in reality we still mechanisms for the effective control of electoral events like that.

        Twelve thousand something

        Felix JimenezMy grandfather, still young and dressed up in those sepia 1960, always came home with the same elegance and fervor. He exited her car, scented kisses distributed

        We spend as rich, but ...

        IBRAHIM PEREZOur health system is composed of separate fragments of insured and Medicare, employer insurance, and other government reform and of course

        Fight for equality

        PADILLA HERNÁNOne area that should be discussed before the plebiscite is the economic development of Puerto Rico during the past six decades under colonial territorial status. The limit

        April 1 and, with high, and closing of eyes, vanished the hopes of Minnesota entering the playoffs, but this month has earned Barea to make up for so many injuries and d

        On December 18, 2006 reported the problem of lack of lighting on Route 66, specifically in the first section of Carolina. The management was with the Office of Citizen Services Transportation and Public Works. Two days later, the DTOP replied via e-mail notifying that "the complaint was referred immediately to knowledge and action to the attention of the engineer Harold Cortes."
        Apparently the engineer Cortes has us in their thoughts and their actions because nothing has been done in the section I referred to.
        Viera Omayra
        Carolina
        Abusing a child self-esteem weakens and degrades their dignity. Keep it under the yoke of those who abuse, ruins the possibility of an irreproachable conduct in its development.
        If adults are turning their savage fury against these vulnerable beings of tender age, the final product will be extremely harmful. Unfortunately, this happens every day. The humiliated and abused without mercy, often causing death.
        Do not exterminate the trust and affection that every child gives us a full arms. Take time to rescue these souls battered and burnt uproot them live. There are too many cases of child abuse. Immediate attention to these children does not allow extension.
        Ivette Robles Cofiño
        Once again we have to bear the style and disrespectful atropellante Thomas Rivera Schatz, to discuss their views.
        In this man does not care how his style and how to proceed discredits the Legislature. When it imposes its criteria as a dictatorship, trample morality. It does not take into account that, by offending the moral employment of members of the Legislature, offends all the voters of Puerto Rico.
        Bhatia is true, the Legislature nauseating! Who is believed to Rivera Schatz? Does he know that Bhatia is emerging as a possible future candidate for governor of Puerto Rico?
        Regardless of the approaches and criteria that may be their opponents in the Senate, Rivera Schatz has to respect them and treat them with the same propriety, honor and respectability that he expects from his opponents.
        As a Puerto Rican, I feel shame for what bajuno and mean it has become the body of the Senate under his presidency. Nobody should miss the words of Eduardo Bhatia, saying that approval of $ 200,000 in the budget of the joint commission on public-private partnerships is to encourage Norma Burgos.
        Talk Bhatia, Bhatia shout!
        Edwin Otero Otero
        Ponce
        For over a year's near the intersection of 9 and 9A of the Rio Lajas community in Golden, we have been suffering from the incompetence and lack of sensitivity of the Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (AAA).
        A ruptured underground water pipes that could not be detected by the AAA is causing considerable damage to several residences in the sector.
        Water seeps underground and gets inside the houses, yards and full septic tanks. Least two residences in the water exits the room floor and rooms.
        It's a constant leak that worsens with rainfall events and only gives in times when no water service. The main pipe that carries water to the community is an iron pipe in place for over 50 years by locals with the famous program of Mutual Aid and Self Help.
        In more than six occasions AAA crews have come to place pieces of pipe repair and reappears the next day and the water leak, with the aggravating circumstance that increases the places and houses where most leaks occur.
        Currently the road is torn repairs. There have been many efforts to AAA and the municipality of Dorado, but as usual, much bla bla bla and promises, but do nothing to correct the problem.
        Heriberto Román
        Golden
        The column of Carlos Alberto Montaner, entitled "Vatican Inc. (With apologies)", published on Sunday April 8, is cynical and vulgar shock against the Catholic Church, especially since Pope Benedict did not travel to Cuba to meet with opposition politics, but to gain a voice in a land that has paid expensive suppression of its catholicity.
        While some find it hard to understand, capitalism and the choices are not matters of the Gospels. The pope spoke "without fear or bitterness," others, instead of taking refuge in the easy intricacies of demagoguery, should take example.
        Erick G. Negron Rivera
        San Juan
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        Resounding NO TO DEATH PENALTY

        Again, the Federal Court for the District of Puerto Rico is dark stage of a trial in which a jury could get their hands on the life of a defendant for murder. In principle, we condemn and reject this type of conviction, because it conflicts with our constitutional tradition and our values ​​as a people.

        The rule of law

        RAMOS RIVERA EFRÉN From Washington to Beijing, and on nearly all the capitals of the world, proclaiming the need to respect the "rule of law". The claim is

        Natural

        Huascar Robles CarrasquilloShort or long. That is the question. We see, hear. After the forms we take root naturally. So natural is that when we call the hotline of the Department of

        We improve special education

        JOSE HERNANDEZ GIOVANNI LUIGGIOne of the important needs for the youth of Puerto Rico is the improvement to education from all angles and in all areas, but there is a group of student

        Although lower the price of oil or gas used to generate electricity is almost impossible to see a reduction in our bill for the following:
        The fuel adjustment happy there are some lines that continue to grow as we paid subsidies, theft of light and materials, which do not pay for deadbeats, as used by municipalities, contractors who steal stick to poles, which they use in the parks, what was spent in the pipeline, very high wage increases, which fail to pay close factories, which used in convention centers, what they spend on lobbyists, etc..
        Because all this every day increased by the lack of controls. There will always be people asking for more subsidies and more people stealing.
        Sixto Morales
        The professional relations practitioner and journalist Iris Eden James has been hospitalized in the Oncology Hospital in Rio Piedras Medical Center after surgery on Friday to save his life.
        Eden Iris has no biological family to help in a difficult time, so his group of friends created an account to assist with medical expenses.
        The account is at Banco Santander, Loiza Street branch, with the number 4001785848 - Funds Eden Iris Santiago.
        Pedro Arroyo was a complete professional and his love for music and the genre of salsa is well known and appreciated. Peter is an irreplaceable figure, impossible to imitate.
        We thank God you've placed in the path of the sauce, as its contribution for it places in a prestigious venue. We are all very struck by this. To his wife Ana and their children, our condolences.
        Pedro Arroyo now rests, but his legacy for the music will continue through the annual celebration of Salsa in Puerto Rico and in the memories of all enjoyed the event.
        Peter, let in Puerto Rico and the salsa world very sad for your physical game, but your heritage and your love for the genre will live forever.
        Juan Pablo Martinez Rosa
        The Stones
        Still in my memory is present on 18 March 1984. 29 years ago when that heart salsa, cocolo of the forest, excellent radio programmer and a great visionary, his dream became reality: the first National Day of Zalsa of the famous radio station Z-93.
        There were only a few thousand, a small platform and a modest sound system, but the great Peter himself who managed and we, the faithful salseros present, never imagined that we were witnessing the beginning of what would be the annual salsa largest and busiest music in Puerto Rico.
        Since then we are more than 30,000 Salseros in each edition and I guess for the celebration of 30 years, this will be the apotheosis and extraordinary. Surely dedicated to that man behind the music world colossus, Pedro Arroyo.
        This is the great legacy that Peter Arroyo leaves all of us, the salsa.
        I give you a million thanks for keeping our music genre alive, for your dedication and your passion and your big heart.
        Men like you make a difference in our culture and our country. Thanks to you the zalsa is spelled with z.
        May you rest in peace and live the zalsa!
        Hector Donato
        Humacao
        Looking for a new head of the Power Authority. The requirements are as follows: first, he must be lying. Second, you have to say that things are better than ever. Third, you have to say that the fault of the popular. Fourth, the pipeline is nearly approved and, finally, that the rate will fall to summer. Yes Pepe!
        Oh, I forget, you have to say what you are told to say. Not have to have any academic training, with those requirements is sufficient.
        Alfonso Serrano, MD
        Gurabo
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        What do you think will be the findings of the general scrutiny of the primaries?

        Crime and other irregularities of both the PNP and the PPD
        Unintentional failures in the management of votes and the minutes
        Nothing relevant

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