Year: 2021

New company same woes: Puerto Rico suffers power outages

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Puerto Rico suffers power outages

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — A private company that took over power transmission and distribution in Puerto Rico this month has struggled with widespread outages and growing anger as it scrambled to control a fire that left hundreds of thousands of clients in the dark. Officials say outages had affected more than 1 million customers so far this month, not counting those affected by the explosion and fire at a main substation in the capital of San Juan. Several mayors had declared an emergency as they distributed ice and…

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Playing Basketball For Weight Loss

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Playing Basketball For Weight Loss

Basketball is one of the world’s most-followed sports, with an estimated fan base of over 2.2 billion people. Some of the countries where this sport is quite popular include the Philippines, the US, and Canada. A typical basketball game involves two teams made of 5 players each. The teams compete under organized rules to score points against one another by throwing the ball through a 10-feet high loop. Playing basketball is a career for many people, and not forgetting the entertainment value derived from it. The sport has also been…

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Experiences You Need to Have When You are Near the Ocean

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Living near the ocean sounds like a dream come true for many people. And it truly is. But even though living by the beach is amazing, it can be easy to get stuck in the same rut of beach activities. Thinking about how to reach out of your comfort zone when it comes to going to the beach will leave you more fulfilled. Get Your Vitamin D One of the best ways to spend your time near the ocean is soaking up the delicious rays of the sun. Getting sunlight…

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Tips for creating a beautiful feature aquarium

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Tips for creating a beautiful feature aquarium

If you’re anything like me, you can probably spend hours staring at an aquarium. The lights, the flora, and the fish themselves offer an array of aesthetic wonders for you to enjoy. Visually Appealing A feature aquarium takes this to a whole new level, by using the form of the aquarium, the decorations within, and the exotic fish inhabiting it to paint a scene unlike anything else. Feature aquariums are generally reserved for experienced aquarists, though with enough research and careful planning, anyone can create their dream exhibit. Find inspiration…

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How to Stick to the Limits of the Game Budget?

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gambling budget

Budgeting plays an important role in everything that you do. It particularly becomes crucial in online gaming, where you can easily overspend if you are not careful. The thing about online games is that they quickly become addictive. The more you play, the higher the chances that you will continue yearning for another session. Soon, you may find that you have gone over the amount of money you intended to spend if you do not track your expenditure. Luckily, you can do something about it to avoid later regrets. Create…

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We are Root-Ed a Puerto Rico Box for Kids

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We are Root-Ed Box is a box with educational activities so kids can learn about Puerto Rico in a fun way. It’s a monthly box with educational and fun activities so kids can learn about Puerto Rico. Our box is packed with educational and fun content Play + Learn + Create family memories Explore Puerto Rico through activities, games, and crafts curated to complement the educational topics. Educational Resources  Learn about animals, fruits, vegetables, and plants with our Flora & Fauna Cards. Enjoy cooking together with a Monthly Recipe. Discover and celebrate our history, traditions, sports, music, instruments, and…

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How Leiebil Can Help You To Enjoy Your Much Needed Vacation

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much needed vacation

There are many reasons why people acquire a driver’s license, some may need to as they live alone, while others commute to and from work or university over long distances and prefer driving rather than using the public transportation system such as a train or a bus. Depending on the country you live in, having a car and being able to drive it, is highly advantageous. In this day in age, it is a beneficial skill to have to be able to drive a car properly. In fact in some…

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Benefits of Practicing Meatless Monday

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benefits of meatless monday

Meatless Monday is a worldwide campaign or movement that is meant to encourage people to skip eating meat every Monday. This means not eating meat once a week. The idea is to help improve their health and that of the planet. This campaign started in 2003 and it is a not-for-profit initiative by The Monday Campaigns Inc. It was founded in conjunction with the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health for a Livable Future. You may read more about it here. Consuming plant-based foods and less meat is believed…

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Satos – the Stray Dogs of Puerto Rico

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It’s heartbreaking seeing stray dogs on the street. You want to take every dog home, but the expense is overwhelming. Vet bills and food can equal the care of a small child, it’s too much for one person to help all of the homeless animals. For a dog, free-ranging sounds great. They have unlimited territory to claim on the small U.S. island. Unfortunately, the dogs also suffer from the excess of freedom. Fleas, ticks, parasites, and other health conditions are prevalent. Lacking appropriate care, the lifespan of these street dogs…

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New fellowship gives $25,000 grants to Puerto Rican writers

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NEW YORK (AP) — A new fellowship co-sponsored by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation will provide $25,000 for emerging and established Puerto Rican writers. On Wednesday, the Mellon Foundation and the Flamboyan Foundation’s Arts Fund announced the establishment of the Letras Boricuas Fellowship for 30 Puerto Ricans, age 21 and up, in Puerto Rico and elsewhere who write poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction or children’s literature. The first 15 winners will be announced in November, and all are tentatively scheduled to meet in San Juan in 2023. Among those welcoming the…

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