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Kansas City Star


Fla. Puerto Ricans could play a key election role
The Seattle Times
The new interest stems from a combination of factors: sheer growth in Florida's Puerto Rican population, an increase in civic involvement as Puerto Ricans become accustomed to the rough-and-tumble of state politics and a razor-close presidential ...
Florida Puerto Ricans Draw Unprecedented Attention from Both Presidential ...Fox News

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She The People
Washington Post (blog)
In the endless arguments over whether certain criticisms of President Obama are racist, there are cases when the answer is clear. In that category we can place angry, barely coherent tweets by a political adviser in Puerto Rico. After the president ...

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The first modern Olympic Games, in Athens in 1896, had just 12 participating countries. Today, there are 204 participating nations.

A look at how the Summer Games have evolved over the past 116 years: http://on.mktw.net/NosWbv



Puerto Rico adviser under fire for Obama tweet
The Associated Press
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — An adviser to Puerto Rico's most powerful female lawmaker faced calls to resign on Wednesday after she sent a tweet to President Barack Obama urging him to buy the first lady a double-banana sundae and take her to Kenya.



She The People
Washington Post (blog)
Wys, who has been paid $630000 since 2008 as the main adviser to Puerto Rico House of Representatives President Jenniffer Gonzalez, apparently has lots of time to tweak the Obamas on Twitter. On June 18, answering a general invitation to have dinner ...

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US film finance firm sets up shop in PR

The Puerto Rico Film Commission announced Thursday that Film Production Capital ...

Jobless rates fall in all PR metro areas

Unemployment fell across the board in Puerto Rico’s eight metropolitan statistic ...

Florida Puerto Ricans could play a key election role

ORLANDO, Fla. — Retired police officer Héctor Rodríguez is a self-described fisc ...

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How many New York Puerto Ricans would become card-carrying Republicans because you close an important defense facility at the behest of Senator Hillary and the no-longer-quite-as-Big Al? Maybe it was a campaign ...


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Crowley fined $17M in PR price fixing. More: http://ow.ly/cGRtn #caribbeanbusiness


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via puerto rican community in usa - Google Blog Search by rss@dailykos.com (weatherdude) on 8/1/12
It's worth watching. I'll post more updates on my Facebook page as needed, and post more diaries later on during the weekend as US/Puerto Rican impacts become clearer. ... Consider if one or more of these tags fits your diary: Civil Rights, community, Congress, Culture, Economy, Education, Elections, Energy, Environment, Health Care, International, Labor, Law, media, Meta, National Security, Science, Transportation, or White House. If your diary is specific to a ...

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Lynn Cohen Set To Play Mags In ‘The Hunger Games: Catching Fire’


Lynn Cohen Set To Play Mags In ‘The Hunger Games: Catching Fire’
Lionsgate and the filmmakers of THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE are pleased to announce that Lynn Cohen has been cast in the role of Mags in the much anticipated film adaptation of Suzanne Collins’ worldwide smash hit novel Catching Fire. … Continue reading →

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Enrique Torre Molina: LGBT Media in Mexico


Enrique Torre Molina: LGBT Media in Mexico
If we're in the business of raising awareness on sexual diversity, of fighting discrimination against LGBT people, of sharing stories, we need to take an incisive look at what we do and how we are executing our work as narrators of reality.



Puerto Rican Aide Criticized for Obama Twitter Comment
Fox News
San Juan – Puerto Rico's most powerful female lawmaker is in hot water once again. This time its after one of her advisers sent a tweet to President Barack Obama that local politicians have labeled as racist. Heidi Wys sent the tweet shortly after ...



Study: Puerto Rico's children mired in poverty that dwarfs rest of US
CNN
San Juan, Puerto Rico (CNN) -- More than 80% of children in Puerto Rico live in high-poverty areas, according to a recent report. That's a sharp difference from national figures measured by the same study, which indicates that 11% of minors across the ...



Puerto Rico capital's mayor to sleep on bus, prove San Juan is safe
Washington Post
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The mayor of Puerto Rico's capital says he will sleep aboard a bus on the streets of San Juan to prove they are safe. Jorge Santini said Thursday that he and his family will spend several nights on a bus parked in different ...



MayagüezHome of the only Zoo in the island
CaguasCaguas derives its name from a local Indian chief (Caguax)
AreciboArecibo was the third Spanish settlement

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Puerto Rico adviser under fire for Obama tweet
CBS News
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — An adviser to Puerto Rico's most powerful female lawmaker is facing calls to resign after she sent a tweet to President Barack Obama that local politicians have labeled as racist. Heidi Wys sent the tweet shortly after Obama ...



Puerto Rico legislative adviser under fire for Obama tweet
The Detroit News
San Juan, Puerto Rico — An adviser to Puerto Rico's most powerful female lawmaker is facing calls to resign after she sent a tweet to President Barack Obama that local politicians have labeled as racist. Heidi Wys sent the tweet shortly after Obama ...



Fla. Puerto Ricans could play a key election role
Longview Daily News
A native of Puerto Rico, Rodriguez is undecided this go-round. He and like-minded Puerto Ricans living in the Interstate 4 corridor _ a wide swath of central Florida lined with amusement parks _ are drawing unprecedented attention from the presidential ...



Puerto Rican Aide Criticized for Obama Twitter Comment
Fox News
San Juan – Puerto Rico's most powerful female lawmaker is in hot water once again. This time its after one of her advisers sent a tweet to President Barack Obama that local politicians have labeled as racist. Heidi Wys sent the tweet shortly after ...



Study: Puerto Rico's children mired in poverty that dwarfs rest of US
CNN
San Juan, Puerto Rico (CNN) -- More than 80% of children in Puerto Rico live in high-poverty areas, according to a recent report. That's a sharp difference from national figures measured by the same study, which indicates that 11% of minors across the ...



Obama makes unscheduled campaign stop at Puerto Rican cafe in Orlando
Washington Post (blog)
ORLANDO, Fla. — President Obama has been courting the Hispanic vote heavily, so he didn't miss an opportunity to reach out to locals during a campaign stop in this city. Heading to a scheduled appearance at Rollins College, Obama and his motorcade ...

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The best training ground for success in a male-dominated business world is a classroom full of women, says Cathy E. Minehan, dean of the all-female Simmons College School of Management. http://on.wsj.com/QydpNQ

Ms. Minehan spoke with The Wall Street Journal about the merits of an all-women business education, and brand-management lessons learned at the Fed.

Photo: Dominick Reuter for The Wall Street Journal



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Puerto Rico tries tougher sentences in crime fight
Corvallis Gazette Times
Biologist to speak on community resilience. Conservation biologist and homesteader Guy McPherson will present a talk on “Building Community Resilience: Food and Water” at 7 p.m. Friday a… ... An updated penal code signed into law Monday by the Puerto ...



Puerto Rican Aide Criticized for Obama Twitter Comment
Fox News
San Juan – Puerto Rico's most powerful female lawmaker is in hot water once again. This time its after one of her advisers sent a tweet to President Barack Obama that local politicians have labeled as racist. Heidi Wys sent the tweet shortly after ...



Study: Puerto Rico's children mired in poverty that dwarfs rest of US
CNN
San Juan, Puerto Rico (CNN) -- More than 80% of children in Puerto Rico live in high-poverty areas, according to a recent report. That's a sharp difference from national figures measured by the same study, which indicates that 11% of minors across the ...


Wilkes Barre Times-Leader


Fla. Puerto Ricans could play a key election role
The Associated Press
A native of Puerto Rico, Rodriguez is undecided this go-round. He and like-minded Puerto Ricans living in the Interstate 4 corridor — a wide swath of central Florida where the majority of the state's Puerto Ricans live — are drawing unprecedented ...
Florida Puerto Ricans Draw Unprecedented Attention from Both Presidential ...Fox News
Florida Puerto Ricans could play a key election roleBoston Herald
Obama makes unscheduled campaign stop at Puerto Rican cafe in OrlandoWashington Post (blog)

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Fla. Puerto Ricans could play a key election role
The Associated Press
Island transplants and retirees, like Rodriguez from New York, now make up 28 percent of the state's eligible Hispanic voters. That's second only to Cuban-Americans, who make up 32 percent, according to ... "The days where a presidential candidate ...

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Florida's Puerto Rican voters could play a pivotal role in presidential election
Newser
Latin music artist Marc Anthony, whose family is from Puerto Rico, blows a kiss to supporters after the opening of a new Obama For America-Florida office in the Little Havana area of Miami, Thursday,... (Associated Press) ...



Fla. Puerto Ricans could play a key election role
San Jose Mercury News
The new interest stems from a combination of factors: sheer growth in Florida's Puerto Rican population, an increase in civic involvement as Puerto Ricans become accustomed to the rough-and-tumble of state politics and a razor-close presidential ...


Kansas City Star


Fla. Puerto Ricans could play a key election role
The Associated Press
A native of Puerto Rico, Rodriguez is undecided this go-round. He and like-minded Puerto Ricans living in the Interstate 4 corridor — a wide swath of central Florida where the majority of the state's Puerto Ricans live — are drawing unprecedented ...
Florida Puerto Ricans Draw Unprecedented Attention from Both Presidential ...Fox News
Florida Puerto Ricans could play a key election roleBoston Herald
Obama makes unscheduled campaign stop at Puerto Rican cafe in OrlandoWashington Post (blog)

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Google’s Latest Interns: Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson
mashable.com
Comedy duo Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson’s next flick, “The Internship,” will be set at Google. The two play two 40-somethings looking to reboot their careers with internships at the tech giant. Hilarity ensues.


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Trade glitch costs Knight Capital $440M. More: http://ow.ly/cHsAq #caribbeanbusiness


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The new interest stems from a combination of factors: sheer growth in Florida's Puerto Rican population, an increase in civic involvement as Puerto Ricans become accustomed to the rough-and-tumble of state politics and a ...


San Francisco Chronicle


Fla. Puerto Ricans could play a key election role
San Francisco Chronicle
The new interest stems from a combination of factors: sheer growth in Florida's Puerto Rican population, an increase in civic involvement as Puerto Ricans become accustomed to the rough-and-tumble of state politics and a razor-close presidential ...



Puerto Rico political adviser under fire for Obama tweet deemed 'racist'
Calgary Herald
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - An adviser to Puerto Rico's most powerful female lawmaker faced calls to resign on Wednesday after she sent a tweet to President Barack Obama urging him to buy the first lady a double-banana sundae and take her to Kenya.

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How long does Olympic glory actually take? As little as 13 seconds: http://on.wsj.com/QCMtJX

Here's a sampling of 50 gold medalists from the 2008 Beijing Games and the amount of time each athlete actually spent competing.


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The mayor of Puerto Rico's capital says he will sleep aboard a bus on the streets of San Juan to prove they are safe.

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As the full moon rose over London on Thursday night, a star was born: a 16-year-old American girl who now has the world at her very nimble feet. http://on.ft.com/NWDNfS. Image by Getty.


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Kofi Annan writes for the FT: his departing advice on how to save Syria. But is the international community prepared to make the necessary sacrifices to help? Image by Getty. http://on.ft.com/PC9j0s


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Puerto Rico Official Tweets Racist Remarks About The President And First Lady As if there aren't enough people making racist comments towards the President, a Puerto Rico government adviser has now joined in on the ...


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Puerto Rico Official Tweets Racist Remarks About The President And First Lady As if there aren't enough people making racist comments towards the President, a Puerto Rico government adviser has now joined in on the slander. An adviser to. ... Urban Music 2000 – New Music Releases, Entertainment News & Gossip. Follow Us @UrbanMusic2000 ...



Fla. Puerto Ricans could play a key election role
San Jose Mercury News
Island transplants and retirees, like Rodriguez from New York, now make up 28 percent of the state's eligible Hispanic voters. That's second only to Cuban-Americans, who make up 32 percent, according to ... "The days where a presidential candidate ...


VOXXI


Puerto Rico Mayor Plans to Sleep on Streets to Prove his City is Safe
Fox News
Jorge Santini, the mayor of Puerto Rico's capital, said he and his family will spend several nights on a bus parked in different neighborhoods. He also plans to cook a typical rice-and-beans dish for residents of those communities as part of his re ...
Puerto Rico capital's mayor to sleep on bus, prove San Juan is safeWashington Post

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Obama’s Orlando trip has PR flavor

ORLANDO, Fla. — President Barack Obama was greeted by two prominent Puerto Rico ...

Trade glitch costs Knight Capital $440M

NEW YORK — It’s turning out to be one costly glitch.

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Wilkes Barre Times-Leader


Fla. Puerto Ricans could play a key election role
The Associated Press
A native of Puerto Rico, Rodriguez is undecided this go-round. He and like-minded Puerto Ricans living in the Interstate 4 corridor — a wide swath of central Florida where the majority of the state's Puerto Ricans live — are drawing unprecedented ...
Florida Puerto Ricans Draw Unprecedented Attention from Both Presidential ...Fox News
Florida Puerto Ricans could play a key election roleBoston Herald
Obama makes unscheduled campaign stop at Puerto Rican cafe in OrlandoWashington Post (blog)

all 111 news articles »


VOXXI


Puerto Rico Mayor Plans to Sleep on Streets to Prove his City is Safe
Fox News
Jorge Santini, the mayor of Puerto Rico's capital, said he and his family will spend several nights on a bus parked in different neighborhoods. He also plans to cook a typical rice-and-beans dish for residents of those communities as part of his re ...
Puerto Rico capital's mayor to sleep on bus, prove San Juan is safeWashington Post

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A court document in Apple's patent trial against Samsung reveals for the first time iPhone prototypes considered by Apple. See some of the more interesting design renderings, which date back to at least early 2006. http://on.wsj.com/OKakIB

Our continuous coverage of the Apple v. Samsung patent trial: http://on.wsj.com/NdBxP6

Photo: Apple


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Facebook’s stock hit new lows this week, wiping nearly $10bn off the windfall profits that had been expected by its own employees and eating into Californian and US tax revenues. Image by Getty, of founder Mark Zuckerberg at a recent Sun Valley conference. http://on.ft.com/ReUiHC



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Puerto Rico Mayor Plans to Sleep on Streets to Prove his City is Safe
Fox News
Jorge Santini, the mayor of Puerto Rico's capital, said he and his family will spend several nights on a bus parked in different neighborhoods. He also plans to cook a typical rice-and-beans dish for residents of those communities as part of his re ...
Puerto Rico capital's mayor to sleep on bus, prove San Juan is safeWashington Post

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via Puerto Rico Newswire on 8/2/12
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico &#8212 The adviser to Puerto Rico's most powerful female lawmaker has apologized for sending tweets to President Barack Obama that many here have deemed racist.



Puerto Rican Aide Criticized for Obama Twitter Comment
Fox News
San Juan – Puerto Rico's most powerful female lawmaker is in hot water once again. This time its after one of her advisers sent a tweet to President Barack Obama that local politicians have labeled as racist. Heidi Wys sent the tweet shortly after ...



Fla. Puerto Ricans could play a key election role
KHOU
The new interest stems from a combination of factors: sheer growth in Florida's Puerto Rican population, an increase in civic involvement as Puerto Ricans become accustomed to the rough-and-tumble of state politics and a razor-close presidential ...


New York Daily News


Puerto Rico political adviser apologizes for anti-Obama tweets
Washington Post
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The adviser to Puerto Rico's most powerful female lawmaker has apologized for sending tweets to President Barack Obama that many here have deemed racist. Heidi Wys tweeted on Thursday night that she lamented the tweets ...
Puerto Rico politico faces calls to resign over offensive tweets about ObamaNew York Daily News
Puerto Rico political adviser under fire for Obama tweet deemed 'racist'The Republic
Puerto Rico Aide Heidi Wys in Hot Water After Ignorant, Racist Obama TweetsOpposing Views

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Island transplants and retirees, like Rodriguez from New York, now make up 28 percent of the state's eligible Hispanic voters. That's second only to Cuban-Americans, who make up 32 ... "The days where a presidential candidate could afford to ignore the Puerto Rican community are long gone — respect and attention are the new normal," said Andres W. Lopez, an attorney from the island and an Obama campaign adviser. Both candidates have visited the island in an ...

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Rebecca Soni, 25, became the first woman ever to break the 2:20 barrier with a clocking of 2 minutes 19.59 seconds, successfully defending her gold medal in the 200-meter breaststroke from the Beijing Games. http://nyti.ms/QkMRNG

Photo: Rebecca Soni during her world-record swim on Thursday. (Doug Mills/The New York Times)


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... it's being called one of the most exciting finds in the history of sports card collecting. That's... SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) - The adviser to Puerto Rico's most powerful female lawmaker has apologized for sending tweets to President Barack Obama ...

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Michael Phelps won the 200-meter individual medley for his 20th Olympic medal on Thursday. “To be the first to three-peat is something pretty special to me,” Phelps said: http://nyti.ms/NWTbca

Photo: Michael Phelps during the 100-meter butterfly preliminaries. (Doug Mills/The New York Times)




CayeyHome of Monument to the Puerto Rican Countryman
AguadillaAguadilla is best known to visitors for its beaches

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San JuanCapital city
AreciboArecibo was the third Spanish settlement
PonceSecond largest city

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Taken with Instagram at Centro de Convenciones de Puerto Rico


Taken with Instagram at Centro de Convenciones de Puerto Rico
Taken with Instagram at Centro de Convenciones de Puerto Rico

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Madre de acusado de asesinato somete una demanda contra el PNP


Madre de acusado de asesinato somete una demanda contra el PNP
Madre de acusado de asesinato somete una demanda contra el PNP por uso de foto sin permiso 2 de agosto de 2012 07:43 p.m. La jueza Gisselle Romero García, del Tribunal de San Juan, concedió hasta este viernes a las 8:30 a.m. al Partido Nuevo Progresista (PNP) para que someta las notas del derecho aplicable relacionadas a... García Padilla dice que Obama lo respalda para la gobernación 2 de agosto de 2012 07:17 p.m. Por ELNUEVODIA.COM Alejandro García Padilla indicó que el presidente de Estados Unidos, Barack Obama, endosó hoy su candidatura para convertirse en el próximo gobernador de Puerto Rico Según un comunicado de prensa e... Representantes populares podrían acudir al tribunal 2 de agosto de 2012 07:06 p.m. Tras la denegatoria de la comisión cameral de lo Jurídico y de Ética a sus múltiples reclamos, los representantes populares Jaime Perelló y Roberto Rivera Ruiz de Porras contemplan acudir al tribunal ... Heidi Wys dice que no quiso ser racista pero instó a Obama a comer guineos 2 de agosto de 2012 06:49 p.m. Por ELNUEVODIA.COM La asesora cameral Heidi Anne Wys se disculpó hoy con las personas que se hayan sentido ofendidas con el tuit que envió al presidente Barack Obama, que ha sido censurado en Puerto Rico y en Estados Un... 07:43 p.m. Madre de acusado de asesinato somete una demanda c... 07:17 p.m. García Padilla dice que Obama lo respalda para la ... 08/02/12 07:06 p.m. Representantes populares podrían acudir al tribuna... 08/02/12 06:49 p.m. Heidi Wys dice que no quiso ser racista pero instó... 12 84 07:43 pm Madre de acusado de asesinato ... 07:17 pm García Padilla dice que Obama ... 07:06 pm Representantes populares podrí... 06:49 pm Heidi Wys dice que no quiso se... 831 3291 2095 2486 This post has been generated by Page2RSS

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Puerto Rico mayor camps out to prove streets safe - SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The mayor of Puerto.

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Retired police officer Hector Rodriguez is a self-described fiscal conservative and a military hawk, with one son in the Army and another in the Coast Guard. When it comes to social issues, though, the ...


Barnstable Patriot


County's new human rights coordinator a longtime advocate
Barnstable Patriot
Elenita Muñiz was born to a Puerto Rican father and an upstate New York farmer's daughter. Her father was a ... Muñiz wants to push for more outreach to at-risk communities, the most vulnerable of which are elders, women and immigrants. This may be ...

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Guaynabo, Puerto Rico - 03/08/12


Guaynabo, Puerto Rico - 03/08/12
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President Barack Obama’s quick campaign swing through Orlando took on a Puerto R ...

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Watch Boxing: Puerto Rican Star Jayson Velez vs. Leivi Brea & Deontay Wilder ...
Doghouse Boxing
Hailing from the same city as superstar Miguel Cotto, Jayson "La Maravilla" Velez (18-0, 13 KO's) is on track to follow other Puerto Rican greats to the top of the boxing world. The winner of the WBC USNBC super bantamweight title in 2010 and WBO ...

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Obama makes unscheduled campaign stop at Puerto Rican cafe in Orlando
Washington Post (blog)
Heading to a scheduled appearance at Rollins College, Obama and his motorcade pulled off the highway for a stop at a Puerto Rican restaurant called Lechonera El Barrio. The cafe, whose specialty is suckling pig and fried plantains, is in the Azalea ...


Boston.com


Fla. Puerto Ricans could play a key election role
Boston.com
A native of Puerto Rico, Rodriguez is undecided this go-round. He and like-minded Puerto Ricans living in the Interstate 4 corridor -- a wide swath of central Florida where the majority of the state's Puerto Ricans live -- are drawing unprecedented ...
Florida Puerto Ricans Draw Unprecedented Attention from Both Presidential ...Fox News
Florida Puerto Ricans could play a key election roleBoston Herald
Obama makes unscheduled campaign stop at Puerto Rican cafe in OrlandoWashington Post (blog)

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New York Daily News


Puerto Rico political adviser apologizes for anti-Obama tweets
Washington Post
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The adviser to Puerto Rico's most powerful female lawmaker has apologized for sending tweets to President Barack Obama that many here have deemed racist. Heidi Wys tweeted on Thursday night that she lamented the tweets ...
Puerto Rico politico faces calls to resign over offensive tweets about ObamaNew York Daily News

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08/03/12


08/03/12
08/03/12 05:04 a.m. Candidatos a gobernador presentan propuestas a pac... Viernes 3 de agosto de 2012 82 En primera fila McClintock y García Padi... Fortuño alega que no sabe lo que dijo He... Privatización del Muñoz Marín prohíbe el... Populares piden a Jenniffer González acc... 1003 3333 2136 2532 ¿A qué atribuyes la mayoría de los problemas de tardanza e ineficiencia en los tribunales? Al déficit de autoridad, enfoque y sensibilidad de muchos jueces. A la combinación de exceso de trabajo y falta de preparación de los fiscales. A las maniobras "maliciosas" de muchos abogados de la defensa. A una falla integral de todo el sistema de justicia criminal. This post has been generated by Page2RSS

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Viernes
Viernes 3 de agosto de 2012 00:00 am Día boricua en Londres: Sigue la transmisión en vivo a partir de las 4:30 a.m Madres claman al PNP En un inusual gesto, la mamá del DJ asesinado se une al pedido de la progenitora del presunto homicida para que no se use su caso en la campaña del referéndum. Heidi Wys se queda Jenniffer González afirma que tomó acción por los comentarios racistas Cuantas armas quieras con una sola licencia Quien posea permiso puede adquirir todas las que le permita su bolsillo Hacienda pide paciencia a los que no han recibido el reintegro Nuevo guiño al voto boricua Fotos y vídeo Asoman cargos en caso Yexeira Los padres de la joven se reúnen con la fiscal A la pista Beverly Ramos Correrá mañana en los 3,000 metros con obstáculos "I want to have another sandwich with you" García Padilla dice que cuenta con el apoyo del presidente Obama Video García Padilla asegura que tienen fuerza política en Orlando Dice que los boricuas en esa ciudad están más pendientes a la política de Puerto Rico que a la de Estados Unidos Avance contra el cáncer Descubren detonante de los tumores Bodine deja a su novio Para enfocarse en ganar la corona Viene un súper lunes olímpico Gran día para Culson y Tommy Ramos Alternativas de educación Enfocado en grupos pequeños, el programa Seba's Play Pals, de la Ponce School of Excellence, brinda educación preescolar y elemental de corriente regular a niños con necesidades especiales Que el comienzo a clases no te tome por sorpresa Practica las rutinas con tus hijos Kate Middleton es la mejor vestida Según la revista Vanity Fair 23 de julio 22 de agostoDinero te llegará de manera misteriosa e inesperada. Angelitos guardianes protegen todo lo que tú valoras. Creerás en ti, en tus recursos internos, en tu sabiduría natural y tendrás reconocimientos. Calentarás tu hogar co... Me dijo espero trabajar contigo... García Padilla asevera que Obama le manifestó su deseo de volver a la Isla Disputa por el uso de una foto Abogados del PNP deberán defender hoy en corte el haber utilizado sin su consentimiento la imagen de un acusado por asesinato Están jugando con el dolor de la familia Se queja la madre del disc jockey asesinado Largo camino para acoplar el Código Penal El proceso para que engranen los elementos de ley y orden podría tardar ocho años Niegan fianza por caso de Plaza Guaynabo Ven en corte un vídeo que muestra los últimos momentos de la fallida transacción Mira sus sentimientos en el MAPR Treinta obras y fotos creadas por niños integran la muestra que ya abrió al público Escritores de corto y largo aliento En el marco de la Semana de la Prensa celebramos el eterno lazo entre la literatura y el periodismo Tarde pero seguro el pago a los policías Superintendente asociado reacciona a ultimátum Nueva escuela para jóvenes de Guayama La superior Rafael López Landrón fue modernizada a un costo de $8.1 millones Con la clave en el pecho La agenda de María Pizarro la define el un, dos, tres de su amor por la salsa A un paso del podio Félix Verdejo El boxeador puertorriqueño vapuleó ayer a su rival de Túnez Dominio boricua Conquistó su segundo títuloen tres años Orgulloso de sus raíces boricuas El joven de 19 años representó a Estados Unidos en la gimnasia Los nervios traicionan a Che El atleta boricua finalizó en el lugar 21 entre 23 participantes Continúa el Carnaval esta noche Esta noche hay acción en cuatro parques Hazaña de Gabrielle Douglas Mantiene la hegemonía de EE.UU. en el all around Conspiración marítima en Puerto Rico La fijación de precios por parte de tres compañías reafirma la necesidad de modificar la ley de cabotaje Inicia hoy diálogo transectorial para un Plan de País Unos 150 boricuas participarán hoy y mañana en el evento Mueren fundadores de Plaza Provision y Alberic Colón James Nunzio Cimino fue el artífice de lo que es esa distribuidora hoy día Benedicto XVI lamenta el fallecimiento de Payá Envía mensaje de pésame a la familia y al pueblo cubano Acusaciones cruzadas Líder paraguayo asevera que Chávez compró apoyo No más de Kofi Annan en la lucha siria El mediador de la ONU renuncia ante la agudización de la violencia Arranca en Brasilia el juicio del siglo Entre los acusados hay miembros del PT, partido al que pertenecen Lula y Rousseff ¿A qué atribuyes la mayoría de los problemas de tardanza e ineficiencia en los tribunales? Al déficit de autoridad, enfoque y sensibilidad de muchos jueces. A la combinación de exceso de trabajo y falta de preparación de los fiscales. A las maniobras "maliciosas" de muchos abogados de la defensa. A una falla integral de todo el sistema de justicia criminal. 593 950 654 1849 Los olímpicos más lindos Estos atletas se destacan no solo por su talento deportivo, sino también por su belleza física. This post has been generated by Page2RSS

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