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Man Arrested After Threat To Turn Puerto Rico Gay Celebration Into ...

Pedro Julio Serrano Joseph Morales Serrano has been arrested in Puerto Rico by the FBI after making a threat on Twitter to Pedro Julio Serrano (pictured), a well-known gay rights activist and suggesting the country's Pride ...

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A Liberal's Libretto: Another Favorite Clip: Verdi for Vital Voices

10 singers from Canada, USA and Puerto Rico - who gave a valiant effort in trying to pass themselves off as New York socialites - absolutely thrilled the unsuspecting crowd with a little Verdi. ... Global Partnership 2013 Global Leadership Awards - states that its mission is to identify, invest in and bring visibility to extraordinary women around the world by unleashing their leadership potential to transform lives and accelerate peace and prosperity in their communities.

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Puerto Rico's Rising - Cigar Aficionado

Puerto Rico's Rising
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More than two decades ago, Charlie Pasarell climbed into a helicopter with two friends to explore the coastline of his native Puerto Rico. Pasarell, a successful professional tennis player, tennis promoter and businessman, wasn't looking for tennis courts.

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Mourning Mark Carson and Responding to Anti-Gay Violence - Towleroad

Mourning Mark Carson and Responding to Anti-Gay Violence
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Various press releases from our community leaders and elected officials expressed understandable outrage at these heinous attacks, but also talked about "not going back" to a time when New YorkCity was a dangerous place for gays to live. ... that we ...

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Puerto Rico Gay News shared Francisco Jimagua II's photo

Puerto Rico Gay News shared Francisco Jimagua II's photo.

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The Wall Street Journal: Members of Generation X lost 45% of their median net worth from 2007 to 2010

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Members of Generation X lost 45% of their median net worth from 2007 to 2010. http://on.wsj.com/17UtPrh

They are "facing a genuine possibility of downward mobility, if they don't change course."

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SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic -- People who force others into prostitution and clients of prostitutes will face arrest in the Dominican Republic as part of a crackdown on sex trafficking in the Caribbean country, the attorney general said Wednesday. Prostitution has long been practiced openly in...

Gay marriage bill would be a 'major step forward' – video 20/05/13 15:35 from World news: World news + Video | guardian.co.uk

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20/05/13 15:35 from World news: World news + Video | guardian.co.uk
The equalities minister, Helen Grant, and conservative MP Tim Loughton discuss the gay marriage bill after Labour announces it is attempting to save it by tabling an amendment

Global Water is Under Threat 20/05/13 15:47 from Voice of America

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Scientists say a new geologic epoch has begun whereby humans are causing major damage to global water systems. They warn of a planetary transformation comparable to the retreat of the glaciers more than 11-thousand years ago. Scientists are..

Supreme Court will hear church-state case over prayers at public meetings - Washington Post

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Minneapolis Star Tribune Supreme Court will hear church-state case over prayers at public meetings Washington Post WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court said Monday it will hear a new case on the intersection of religion and government in a dispu..

Mexican opposition dispute goes public, threatening reforms 20/05/13 17:09 from Reuters: International

» Mexican opposition dispute goes public, threatening reforms
20/05/13 17:09 from Reuters: International
MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Divisions within Mexico's main conservative opposition party have erupted into a bitter public dispute that threatens to undermine the reform agenda of President Enrique Pena Nieto.

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Grim prediction 20/05/13 11:19 from CANANEWS

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NEW YORK, May 20, CMC - A major international credit rating agency is warning of more Caribbean sovereign debt restructurings ahead of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) annual meetings in St. Lucia this week.

Earthquake Shakes Eastern Caribbean Islands - Prensa Latina

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Earthquake Shakes Eastern Caribbean Islands Prensa Latina Earthquake Shakes Eastern Caribbean Islands 20 de mayo de 2013, 12:03Port of Spain, May 20 (Prensa Latina) An earthquake of 5.3 degrees on the Richter scale shook several Eastern Ca..

Harvard Students Demand Investigation Into Thesis About Latino Immigrants' IQ - Latino.FoxNews.com

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Harvard students launch petition against scholar Jason Richwine for claiming Latino immigrants are inferior.

FBI arrests Puerto Rico man for Twitter threat against well-known gay activist ... - Ottawa Citizen

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FBI arrests Puerto Rico man for Twitter threat against well-known gay activist ... Ottawa Citizen SAN JUAN , Puerto Rico - An FBI spokesman says a man has been arrested in Puerto Rico for making a threat on Twitter to a well-known gay righ..

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20/05/13 14:52 from puerto rican community in new york - Google Blog Search
The Spanish-language news magazine Primera Hora reported that Serrano, who resides in both Puerto Rico and New York City, was planning at the time to attend a May 17 march as part of the International Day against Homophobia. Ultimately, he ..

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FBI arrests person behind online threat on LGBT activist
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The Spanish-language news magazine Primera Hora reported that Serrano, who resides in both Puerto Rico and New York City, was planning at the time to attend a May 17 march as part of the International Day against Homophobia. Ultimately, he did not take ...

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$3 Million Worth of Cocaine Seized in Puerto Rico - Hispanically Speaking News | Drug Charge for Virgin Islands Environment Officer - ABC News

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20/05/13 11:19 from tourist crime in puerto rico - Google News
Hispanically Speaking News $3 Million Worth of Cocaine Seized in Puerto Rico Hispanically Speaking News ... HSI has maintained its expertise in disrupting and dismantling these criminal organizations. So far this fiscal year, HSI San Juan ..

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Drug Charge for Virgin Islands Environment Officer ABC News A criminal complaint filed in the U.S. islands' district court alleges federal agents observed Tapia using one of the department's boats in a drug trafficking conspiracy. ..

Health Care Issues High on Latino Community Agenda - California Healthline

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Health Care Issues High on Latino Community Agenda California Healthline Health care, traditionally a vital issue in Latino communities, is still high on the list, but the focus may be shifting, according to Latino leaders who convened for..

TINY ESPERANZA is the better-known seaside destination in Vieques, full of beach bars and restaurants along its famous Malecon - CJ

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TINY ESPERANZA is the better-known seaside destination in Vieques, full of beach bars and restaurants along its famous Malecon.
Isabel Segunda, on the other hand, is the island’s administrative and commercial capital — with a little more bustle and grit.

The Future of a Community Library in Puerto Rico is Threatened - GV

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The Future of a Community Library in Puerto Rico is Threatened

The San Juan Community Library is a rarity in Puerto Rico. The island lacks a culture of public and community libraries, as most are specialized catering to the needs of members of parent institutions such as universities.
Of the existing libraries that serve the general public, few allow users to borrow books. The importance of the San Juan Community Library is underscored by the almost complete lack of public discourse from the government on the subject of cultural policies, and even less about how lending libraries could form the cornerstone of a solid strategy for cultural development within the country.

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San Juan Community Library. Photo taken form itsFacebook page.

The San Juan Community Library is a local institution that started out with two folding tables and a couple of chairs. It gradually grew into a full-fledged library with more than 26,000 books on a variety of topics, offering services such as free Internet access (including Wi-Fi), programs for young children, teenagers and adults, and borrowing privileges for both print and e-books. The library maintains close ties to its users through its Facebook page, and a good deal of its offering depends on private donations and volunteers. At a time when there is economic hardship in Puerto Rico, a place that can provide these kinds of resources to the public is without a doubt of vital importance.
That is why many were saddened to discover, ironically in the middle of Library week [es], that this community library would be closed until further notice because it lacked sufficient funds to repair its roof. The situation is dire, as the whole roof has to be removed, and any rainfall could damage both the collection of books and the electronic equipment.
The library is exploring possible sources of financial assistance in order to meet immediate needs and protect its collection. Meanwhile, donations are being accepted through its website here.

Puerto Rico Second in the Caribbean Final of the World Baseball Classic - GV

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Puerto Rico Second in the Caribbean Final of the World Baseball Classic

The Caribbean region positions itself as a world power of the ball game with the historic victory of the Dominican Republic [es], which became the first unbeaten team to win a World Baseball Classic [es] when it defeated Puerto Rico 3-0 in the final on the night of 19th March in the city of San Francisco.
However, although Puerto Rico was not victorious, the country played memorably, managing to position itself as the number two team. Against all odds, Puerto Rico made it to the final, knocking out Venezuela, Italy, the United States and Japan, even though it was thought that they would most likely be eliminated early in the event. Both teams faced each other a total of 3 times, with the Dominican Republic winning every time.