Monday, July 30, 2012

Mike Nova's starred items - 4:43 PM 7/30/2012


Puerto Rico governor signs bill imposing longer prison sentences for range of ...
Washington Post
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — An updated penal code signed into law Monday by the Puerto Rican governor increases prison sentences for homicide, assault and other offenses as the U.S. island territory struggles to contain crime and the widespread perception ...
Puerto Rico tries tougher sentences in crime fightThe Associated Press

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via Puerto Rico Newswire on 7/30/12
... Valerie Riggin (Vista, Calif.) took 43rd overall while signee and incoming freshman Kristie Lopez of Ponce, Puerto Rico took 47th. "While the average fan might not think finishing in the 40s is great, they should take a closer look at the field," ...

via Puerto Rico Newswire on 7/30/12
... brought into the cathedral for the Mass. Six prelates, including Archbishop Roberto Gonzales Nieves of San Juan, Puerto Rico, celebrated the Mass. They were joined by eight priests, including Franciscan Father John Pierce, chaplain to the U.S. ...

via Puerto Rico Newswire on 7/30/12
... violent crime or were themselves victims. "We want to bring peace of mind back to the good and decent people of Puerto Rico." Puerto Rico had a record number of homicides last year and the island has been struggling with rising crime for several ...

via Puerto Rico Newswire on 7/30/12
... violent crime or were themselves victims. "We want to bring peace of mind back to the good and decent people of Puerto Rico." Puerto Rico had a record number of homicides last year and the island has been struggling with rising crime for several ...

via The Guardian's Facebook Wall by The Guardian on 7/30/12
"Felipe Kitadai said he was carrying the medal everywhere, but when he took it with him to the shower as a joke, he dropped it while trying to keep it from getting wet." (From Guardian sport)


Brazilian breaks Olympic judo medal in the shower
www.guardian.co.uk
Felipe Kitadai will be given a replacement by the International Olympic Committee for the bronze medal he broke in the shower

via The New York Times's Facebook Wall by The New York Times on 7/30/12
Across Latin America, leaders are mulling alternatives to the United States-led war on drugs. Uruguay, for instance, is considering creating a state-managed monopoly for marijuana. What would be the potential impacts of such a profound shift? Reporter Damien Cave is taking questions on The Lede Blog: http://nyti.ms/NErbNb

Leer el artículo en español: http://nyti.ms/NErveL
En América Latina, los líderes preocupados por el incremento y la propagación de la violencia proveniente del narcotráfico están considerando soluciones alternativas a aquellas lideradas por Estados Unidos en la guerra contra las drogas. Por ejemplo, Uruguay está considerando la creación de un monopolio estatal para la marihuana. ¿Cuales serian los impactos de este profundo cambio? El reportero, Damien Cave estará llevando estas y otras preguntas en su blog – “The Lede” http://nyti.ms/NErbNb


South America Sees Drug Path to Legalization
www.nytimes.com
Leaders are considering more permissive policies, such as the legalization and regulation of drug use and even drug transport, as a way to fight the spread of drug-related violence.


Boston Globe

Puerto Rico parade celebrates a proud heritage
Boston Globe
As souped-up lowriders rolled by flying Puerto Rican flags and belting island classics, Daniel Sanchez stood curbside on Columbus Avenue and recorded the scene on a cellphone camera. Sanchez left Puerto Rico 13 years ago, but as he watched Sunday's ...

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First BanCorp to Announce Second Quarter 2012 Results on July 31, 2012
MarketWatch (press release)
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Jul 30, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- First BanCorp (the "Corporation") (NYSE:FBP) , the bank holding company for FirstBank Puerto Rico, announced today that it expects to report its financial results for the second quarter ended June ...

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