vacation before passing away. When a person feels they are getting older and curiosity has overwhelmed them they will become more adventurous. A person should seriously consider vacationing in Puerto Rico because of its diverse population and rich cultural background‚ a life changing experience‚ a visit to Puerto Rico could also change a person’s overall outlook on life. “ No dejes mañana lo que puedes hacer hoy” which is Spanish for do not leave for tomorrow
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Puerto Rico is located between the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean Sea. Puerto Rico is a self-governing commonwealth associated with the United States. All citizens born in Puerto Rico are considered US Citizens. The main language is Spanish and English‚ however‚ many other languages are spoken there. On November 19‚ 1493‚ Christopher Columbus found Puerto Rico accidently. He was look for food‚ supplies‚ and a place to rest. He named the island San Juan Batista. After he left no one visited the
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related to a sad part of history in the past. Puerto Rico and Okinawa are two islands experience the sad part of history. Not only those two countries‚ but there were many other countries that were taken control ever by another. My country‚ Korea‚ also had been occupied by Japan for 35 years‚ so that my opinion about Okinawa and the Puerto Rico are different from the view of the United States and Japan. Chalmers Johnson described Okinawa as “the Puerto Rico of Japan.” However‚ I disagree with his statement
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HOMICIDE IN PUERTO RICO Table of Contents Abstract …………………………………………………………….3 Statement of the problem………………………………….4 Social Disorganization Theory of Crime………………7 The Social Learning Theory of Crime…………………..9 Recommendations…………………………………………….10 References…………………………………………………………12 Abstract In recent years Puerto Rico has shown staggering homicide rates‚ establishing the cause(s) for this development would be the first step in resolving the dilemma. Researching an
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To argue on Puerto Rican Independence‚ Commonwealth‚ or Statehood‚ we must first learn of the history of Puerto Rico. Growing up I was very ignorant about Puerto Rico. It wasn’t till I was in the Navy and got stationed in Puerto Rico did I really find out the small Caribbean island. Although Puerto Rico has an extensive history‚ I will only give a brief synopsis of it: In November 1493 Christopher Columbus discovered the island of Puerto Rico for the country of Spain. It remained a colonization
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Christmas in Puerto Rico In Puerto Rico‚ Christmas celebrations are not limited to December 25th‚ but rather enjoy about a month’s worth of festivities. The festivities begin in early December and in our present times end in January‚ on the Day of the Three Kings (Dia de los Reyes) January 6th‚ which is the day families take down the Christmas tree and officially end Christmas. Christmas caroling is very much a serious part of the holiday traditions. Christmas caroling as enjoyed by Puerto Ricans
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Tourism in Puerto Rico Puerto Rico has many places to go to visit some are: beaches‚ hotels‚ museums‚ and restaurants. A place very visited is the most famous cave‚ the Rio Camuy Cave Park. It is the island show cave. The old San Juan history and tenancy may be the best reason for visiting. Today the city vibrates as a center of art‚ architecture‚ culture‚ shopping and fun. You can spend days just visiting its museums‚ churches‚ art galleries‚ parks and plazas. Visit for a hiking in the Guánica
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On September 16‚ 2017‚ Puerto Rican meteorologist Ada Monzón announced via Facebook live that a Category 5 hurricane with 175 mph winds is coming to the Caribbean Island‚ Puerto Rico. Did you know it’s the strongest Hurricane to hit Puerto Rico in over more than 80 years? It destroyed thousands of homes‚ flooded roads‚ fallen trees that blocked many highways and streets‚ 100% of the island with no power‚ electricity and no cell service communication. It has caused at least 13 deaths‚ hospitals are
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United States Vs. Nixon (1974 - No. 73-1766) Background: In June 1972‚ five men broke into the Watergate complex in Washington‚ D.C. They had cameras and bugging equipment and were arrested with cameras and bugging equipment in hand. Police soon discovered that the burglars worked for the Committee to Re-Elect the President. President Nixon and leaders of his campaign denied any connection with the incident. Among the five men arrested was E. Howard Hunt‚ Jr.‚ a former Nixon aide‚ and G
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2011 Should Puerto Rico Become the 51st State? Should Puerto Rico become the union’s 51st state? Puerto Rico has been under US sovereignty since the Spanish American War in 1898‚ where United States gained territorial control of Puerto Rico‚ along with Philippines and Guam. Since this time‚ United States and Puerto Rico have engaged in a very peculiar relationship; and to this date‚ Puerto Rico remains a territory. In 1917‚ part of the Jones-Shafroth act‚ the United States Congress granted
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