SOC-291 Sept. 2011 Homicide in Puerto Rico Table of Contents Abstract 3 History 4 Comparison of violent crime in Puerto Rico and the mainland 5 Comparison of Homicide Rates Between Puerto Rico and the Mainland
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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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Today I am in Puerto Rico to talk with families and local government representatives about the destruction they are dealing with. I want the people in Puerto Rico‚ as well as those in the Virgin Islands‚ to know that they are not alone‚ they have not been forgotten. The level of destruction in Puerto Rico is unprecedented. Rebuilding will require significant resources over a long period of time. Only 26% of Puerto Rico has electrical power and around 90% of the U.S. Virgin Islands is still without
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I was flabbergasted at how magnificent Puerto Rico was‚ when I went there last year for my summer vacation. The weather was as perfect as a star. Everywhere we went‚ felt like an incredible experience. The water was so clear that I was able to see my whole body while I was in it. The hotel that we stayed at was humongous and the views we had were unbelievable. We saw pirate ships in the water‚ palm trees with coconuts‚ dolphins seeking in the water‚ and more. I couldn’t wait to get outside and take
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into a powerful country‚ Puerto Rico was a very poor place in the 1940s. If you were to look up a picture of New York in the 1940’s‚ you’d see that it’s quite similar to how it is nowadays in the sense that you see a lot of taxis/cars‚ a lot of businessmen‚ and a lot of skyscrapers. In the 1940’s‚ cities like the one I just mentioned didn’t exist in Puerto Rico‚ just a lot of countryside‚ therefore‚ there were a lot of mountains‚ a lot of farm animals‚ and the beautiful Puerto Rican beaches. Sadly‚
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Puerto Rico All information was compiled from listed websites‚ CruiseCritic.com members‚ travel guides‚ cruise magazines and a variety of friends and sources. Please remember to check the accuracy of this information yourself before using it to finalize your vital cruise plans. Thanks to all! San Juan Check out the maps on the last few pages! San Juan & Puerto Rico Open bookmarks (icon on the left) to move directly to the following sections: Helpful Websites Overview Old San Juan
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Puerto Rico Capital City – San Juan. Official language – Spanish & English. Location – Caribbean. Climate - Average temperatures year round between 80 °F and 70 °F (26.7 °C - 21.1 °C). Currency - United States Dollar (USD) $. Population - 3‚620‚897 (July 2014). Nationality - Puerto Rican. Primary ethnicity – Hispanic. Total area - 3‚515 sq. mi (9‚104 sq. km). Main import - chemicals‚ machinery‚ equipment‚ clothing‚ food‚ and petroleum products. Main export - chemicals‚ electronics‚ apparel
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PUERTO RICO BRAIN DRAIN CRISIS DANIEL VILLAFANE BUSN 5000 WEBSTER UNIVERSITY Abstract Brain drain refers to the large-scale emigration of a large group of talented‚ skilled and knowledgeable individuals. This situation is also commonly referred to as “human capital flight.” Globally‚ some generals factors contribute to this situation. Puerto Rico has his own distinctive factors. Puerto Rico has a special relation‚ and a unique political status with United States that make it
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and exploration. Puerto Rico offers all of this along with glitzy resorts‚ architectural remnants of a rich‚ colonial past and an eclectic Caribbean Spanish culture. And the fact that Puerto Rico is a commonwealth of the United States‚ allowing hassle-free travel to and from the mainland‚ makes the island a one-of-a-kind destination‚ perfect to call home. Why Buying Real Estate in Puerto Rico is a Great Idea There are a number of reasons why buying real estate in Puerto Rico is a great idea. Americans
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hears Puerto Rico is "tropical paradise" (Mumford!). What most people don’t know is that Puerto Rico is an under developed U.S. commonwealth‚ and that like most places‚ it has very unfortunate locations. I believe that Puerto Rico unlike the U.S. has a lot of advancements to make‚ and that it should become a state. The first thing that should change is the school system. A public school system in the U.S. is currently what a private school in Puerto Rico can offer. Another problem in Puerto Rico
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