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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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How to Experience Nature When on an Island

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Islands are simply the best. There’s a reason that they tend to be seen as the ideal worldwide vacation spots. They offer peace, solitude, sun, and fun in equal amounts. Most of all, they offer authentic nature. Here are some of the best ways that you can connect with the natural island world. Go on a Hike Many islands offer biodiversity that extends far beyond the beach. Often, you can find islands with beaches, rivers, mountains, volcanoes, rocky landscapes, and jungles all within a surprisingly small vicinity. Choosing a hike…

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How Home Video Surveillance Works

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Video Surveillance

Video Surveillance Systems When they were first introduced, video surveillance systems were mostly used with medium to large businesses. These days however, they are becoming more and more common in homes. Video surveillance security systems are also known as Closed Circuit TV (CCTV) and are used to monitor certain areas around the home and help to protect it from burglars and thieves. The monitor is a key aspect to the video surveillance setup. The monitor will feed the video from the cameras that make up the system. The monitors are…

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A Guide To Choosing Expresso Machines

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espresso machine

Expresso machines are one of the most popular kitchen appliances. They have gained popularity in recent years. With one of these machines in your house, you can have your favourite coffee shop drink whenever you want, without having to leave the house. Specialty coffee machines can be very expensive and are a significant investment. The most common machines are semi automatic or super automatic machines. Both have benefits, depending on your preference and the amount of money you are willing to spend. Take some time to learn the features and…

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All You Need To Know To Build Brand Awareness In 2022

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Having great brand awareness is important for a brand. Even while your small business might not be able to accomplish this, that doesn’t mean you can’t take further steps to increase brand awareness within the market. What is brand awareness? Brand awareness is the degree to which a brand is acknowledged by potential customers and appropriately connected to a certain good or service. Small businesses may not have eponymous brand recognition, but success in lesser forms of having an awareness for your brand is still considered to be successful. This…

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Automotive Training For Do-It-Yourselfers

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Automotive Training

Basic Automotive Training Automotive training used to be a more common part of our society. Shop class was a commonly offered elective in high schools nationwide, ensuring that most boys knew their way around a car’s engine bay. Additionally, cars relied more on mechanical principles, rather than computerized systems. As a result, when a car broke down, the owner was much more likely to know how to fix it themselves, or at least have a friend or a family member who could fix it for them. The situation has changed…

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