Month: August 2022

Examining Online Stock Investing

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Stock Market Beginnings The stock market can be traced back to the late 1700s, in the infancy of the United States. Beginning in Philadelphia, the first American stock exchanged was founded in order to bolster commerce in this new world. Before long the New York Stock Exchange was born which soon gave rise to the New York Stock and Exchange Board which led the now frenetic pace that exists today on Wall Street. In buying a stock, an investor becomes a shareholder – or part owner – in a company.…

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Alicia and the Hurricane

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Alicia and the Hurricane

Bestselling author Lesléa Newman offers a tender and timely story of a Puerto Rican child facing a hurricane and her concern for the beloved coquíes of her home island. La autora de bestsellers Lesléa Newman ofrece un tierno y oportuno cuento de una niña puertorriqueña que enfrenta un huracán y su preocupación por los amados coquíes de su isla natal. After snuggling into bed each night, Alicia listens for the big voices of the tiny coquíes that live all around Puerto Rico and sing her to sleep.Ko-kee, ko-kee, the little…

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Bedroom Furniture. Make Your Own Personal Statement

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It’s a place which will help you unwind after a long day and also help you relax. Hence, it’s of paramount importance that you select the right bedroom furniture. Your bedroom furniture must reflect your interest and must cater to your own personal needs and requirements. There are many different themes of bedroom furniture that are available today including, garden cottage, traditional, contemporary, transitional, or even exotic. The Contemporary Bedroom Furniture Platform beds are quite popular, when it comes to contemporary furniture. In such a bed, there are no footboards…

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5 Ways to Make Your Home Safer

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Home Safety

Whether you live in a high-end neighborhood or not, it’s always important to take measures to ensure the safety of your home. Even in the most upstanding neighborhoods, break-ins can happen. No one wants to come home to a ransacked house or have their belongings stolen, so take measures to ensure your home is as safe as possible. Here are five ways you can make your home safer: 1. Invest in a security system At the top of our list is a security system. This is one of the most…

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Corporate Crime

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corporate crime

Corporate crime? I’m not sure that there is such a thing. If we want to reduce the crimes that are given that label, we need to quit handing out large punitive fines to corporations. The idea isn’t as radical as it sounds. First of all, when I say that there isn’t such a thing as corporate crime, I simply mean that it is always individual people who commit crimes. With that in mind, you can imagine what my better way to reduce this crime is: Go after the criminals! Who…

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Bomba Social – Celebrating 25 Years! Puerto Rican Cultural Center

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Bomba Social

Bring your drums & falda! Bomba Social – Celebrating 25 Years! Puerto Rican Cultural Center BRING YOUR DRUMS & FALDA — WE’RE HAVING A PARTY! Bomba Social – Celebrating 25 years Puerto Rican Cultural Center September 11, 2022, 2-5pm Free & Indoor Event (masks welcome) Come dance, play, and sing Bomba and help us cut our birthday cake. We’re celebrating 25 years of bringing Puerto Rican culture and traditions to Central Texas. The Puerto Rican Cultural Center is the only center in Texas and the Southwest affiliated with the Institute…

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African Influences in the Caribbean

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African Influences in the Caribbean

The 5th and final installment of this series will include a presentation by Francisco Tovar of the @Institute of Afrodiasporic Studies (IAS) who will share his research about West African ethnic groups and the associated cultural expressions that have contributed to AfroCaribbean identities. Melanie Maldonado of Puerto Rican Organization for the Performing Arts (PROPA) will provide a complimentary lecture on African retentions found in Puerto Rico (inclusive of gastronomy, language and dress). Olabayo Ogunrinola (Nigeria), Thobos Lubamba (Congo) and Dimas Sánchez (Puerto Rico) will close out the session with demonstrations…

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Curse of the Puerto Ricans

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The Puerto Rican Association of Dallas-Fort Worth, a co-founding member of the Puerto Rican Alliance of Texas, cordially invites you and your family to join us and the Bishop Arts Theatre Center on August 19th, 2022 for a special celebration. The Bishop Arts Theatre Center is excited to present the world premiere of CURSE OF THE PUERTO RICANS, written by Rosa Fernandez and directed by Dr. Marta Torres. The play is about a woman named Julia Rodriguez, who sacrificed a life of her own to stay home and support her family.…

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Is Bitcoin the best cryptocurrency to use in casinos?

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Ever since cryptocurrencies came out and the entire blockchain technology, the world will never be the same. This is a decade-old technology that set up the benchmark for future finances and quickly spreads across many industries including online casinos. In the beginning, not many people knew much about Bitcoin and the technology behind cryptocurrencies, but as they become more mainstream, we can now see their usefulness and benefits over the traditional fiat currencies. In the past couple of years, the world of online casinos has been dominated by cryptocurrencies and…

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What Skin-Care Products Are Right for You?

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Skin care products

The packaging might be pretty, but it won’t do a thing to alleviate troubled acne, reduce fine lines, smooth wrinkles, or replenish moisture and oils to dazzle your complexion. When it comes to cosmetics as with most other things, it’s what’s inside that counts. If you feel overwhelmed by the scores of product choices available today, and the “miracles” each repute to do, becoming more familiar with terms used in cosmetology and their true meanings might be helpful in distinguishing which products are and are not right for you. Cosmetic…

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