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Puerto Rico aims to protect newly discovered reefs

Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — As the ocean floor plunges off southwestern Puerto Rico, it reveals coral reefs dotted with bright-blue sea squirts and a multitude of other organisms whose existence has given hope to scientists who strive to save the island’s threatened ecosystems. The organisms are an integral part of a group of reefs discovered to be thriving near an area where most shallow coral reefs and the fish that depend on them are in poor health overall. The reefs — at a depth of up to 500…

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Mambo Diablo My Journey with Tito Puente

Puerto Rico

Mambo Diablo My Journey with Tito Puente Book Signing with Author, Joe Conzo February 14, 2011 @ 7:00 pm El Barrio/East Harlem – Harbor Conservatory and the Raices Latin Music Museum are pleased to host a book signing on February 14th a 7:00 pm celebrating the historic release of “Mambo Diablo My Journey with Tito Puente, written by Joe Conzo with David A. Perez.  The event will be held at the Harbor, the “Home of Latin Music” located at One East 104th Street and Fifth Avenue in Fifth Avenue, Third Floor…

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Three Kings Day – Festival de los Magos Reyes

Puerto Rico

Three Kings Day The Magi were then warned in dreams that revealed Herod’s deadly intentions for the child and decided to return home by a different route in order to thwart them. This prompted Herod to resort to killing all the young children in Bethlehem, an act called the Massacre of the Innocents, in an attempt to eliminate a rival heir to his throne. Jesus and his family had, however, escaped to Egypt beforehand. El Día de los Tres Reyes, occurs on January the sixth. Depending on where you are,…

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Puerto Rican Politics Information Resources

Puerto Rico

Politicos Boricuas !! Come and be part of the intelligent and constructive political debates that are going on currently… Are you for Statehood?, ELA?, Independence?, Monarchy?, Anarchy? Come and give your regarded 2 cents …because this is the place to do it! · Puerto Rico Government Sites: Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Official Site – www.gobierno.pr Puerto Rico Senate – www.senadopr.us Puerto Rico House of Representative – www.camaraderepresentantes.org The Puerto Rico Federal Affairs Administration – www.prfaa.com Elections in Puerto Rico – www.electionspuertorico.org Pro Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Sites: Popular Democratic Party/Partido…

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National Conference for Puerto Rican Women

Puerto Rico

The National Conference of Puerto Rican Women, Inc. (NACOPRW) is a national organization with chapters in various cities. We are the only national organization of Puerto Rican women in the United States dedicated to promoting the civic and cultural participation of Puerto Rican women and other Latinas in the economic, social and political life in the United States and Puerto Rico. One of our goals continues to be to promote and preserve our Puerto Rican culture, our history, traditions, connect or reconnect with our roots and  preserve the Spanish language.…

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Puerto Rican Union of Mutual Aid, Inc

Puerto Rico

Who is PRUMA? Puerto Rican Union of Mutual Aid, Inc. was organized in May 1937 and incorporated July 7, 1937. Our motto is to “Advance with Progress”. The Association was founded by a group of Puerto Ricans who came from Hawaii to the East Bay and wanted to create a benevolent organization to further their people. The purpose for the Association is to help other Puerto Ricans in the San Francisco Bay Area. We bring the Puerto Rican community together keeping the culture alive through our Jíbaro music and Puerto…

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Hosteria del Mar Beach Inn – San Juan Puerto Rico Hotel

Puerto Rico

Hosteria del Mar A Picture Perfect Vacation HOSTERIA DEL MAR #1 Tapia Street, Ocean Park, San Juan, Puerto Rico (787) 727-3302 Fax (787) 268-0772 Toll Free (877) 727-3302 This hidden beauty is right on the beach in Ocean Park. This inn is set in a residential neighborhood that we found by accident. We saw an ad in Que Pasa for their restaurant and went there for dinner. We fell in love with the warmth and coziness of the hotel. We were able to check in the next day and have…

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de Rican Chef Restaurant Virginia Beach, Virginia

Puerto Rico

Your Local Puerto Rican Restaurant In Virginia Beach & Newport News, Virginia Welcome to DeRican Chef Restaurant with two locations, one in Virginia Beach and one in Newport News, Virginia. We are proud to announce we will be opening a third location DeRican At The Beach, in late March or early April. We can’t wait to see you! Call us today at 757-468-1110 for more information, ordering, or catering of our delicious Puerto Rican food. De Rican Chef Restaurant 3208 Holland Road, Suite 105 Virginia Beach, VA 23452/ Hampton Roads, USA de Rican Chef on Facebook A family…

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Andres Restaurant San Diego, California. Cuban and Puerto Rican Cuisine

Puerto Rico

Cuban and Puerto Rican Cuisine 1235 Morena Boulevard San Diego, CA 92110Hours of Operation: Monday – Thursday 11:00am – 8:30pm Friday & Saturday 11:00am – 9:00pm Closed Sunday Reservation 619.75-4114Visit their Website: andresrestaurantsd.com Our family owned and operated restaurant was established in 1983. We have a strong local following, but have had the privilege to serve many visiting dignitaries, pro-athletes and non-local people in search of good authentic Caribbean food. Offering the delights of the islands, our menu has many incredible choices: beef with rich sauces simmered with garlic, onions…

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