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Boricua Writer Wins National Award

Puerto Rico

The North American Academy of the Spanish Language has bestowed its 2022 Enrique Anderson Imbert Award upon the renowned Puerto Rican writer Giannina Braschi. This national award recognizes those who have made sustained and significant contributions to the knowledge and dissemination of the Spanish language and Hispanic cultures in the United States. “The jury unanimously selected Giannina Braschi whose rich and bountiful career defies any simplifying classification,” announced Carlos E. Paldao, director of the North American Academy of the Spanish Language. “Her prolific career, which extends from groundbreaking research on Hispanic classics to her spectacular work as a…

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Should you Learn the Ukulele or the Cuatro? What are the Differences?

Puerto Rico
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Picking up a new instrument can be the start of a great hobby. For a more experienced musician, a new instrument may be a way of expanding their knowledge or trying to capture a new sound.  Not everyone wants to play the guitar or the bass. Although a stringed instrument might still appeal. The ukulele has been growing in popularity in recent times, but then perhaps you would prefer something a little different in your neck of the woods.  According to WorldData, Puerto Rico received 4 million tourists in 2020,…

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10 Things to Do at Night to Have Fun 

Puerto Rico

When it comes to doing things at night for fun, the obvious choice most people turn to is to go out and enjoy the nightlife culture. But what else is there to do with friends in the evening for fun? Whether you want to play poker in an online casino, or some board games, here are 10 things to do at night for fun. Game Night When looking for a fun experience when people get bored with bar-hopping and opting for board games at home, the biggest obstacle is the…

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Choosing A Bankruptcy Lawyer

Puerto Rico

When is it Time for Bankruptcy? We like to succeed as human beings and sometimes succeeding is harder than others. We face many obstacles especially financially. It may be that we lost our job, or medical expenses took all our savings on top of everything else that goes on. We constantly try to correct things only to see no end. A last resort for many of us financially is bankruptcy. When you have made the decision to file for bankruptcy there are several things you need to know, including finding…

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Your Access To Free Credit Reports

Puerto Rico
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What Is A Credit Report? For most people having good credit is a necessary part of their financial well being. Your credit history has a large impact on the ability to receive a mortgage, car loan and credit cards. Most of time your credit rating is based and formulated using information that is found on your credit report. If you are new to having credit or finally realized how important credit can be, here is some information on what a credit report is and its importance in the credit process.…

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What do Luxury Resorts Have to Offer, and Why Should You Stay There?

Puerto Rico
Munnar Luxury Resort

You can’t just go on a trip and hope for the best. You need to book your reservation ahead of time so that when you get there, everything will be ready! You don’t want any surprises during this fantastic experience with all these exciting adventures waiting around every corner – but if it happens due to an unforeseeable issue like missing reservations or something else going wrong within seconds after landing, then what do we really have left?  Just one night is most likely not enough, considering how much travelling…

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A Hammock For Everyone – Get The Right One For You

Puerto Rico
Puerto Rican Flag Hammock

A hammock is like a bed. It is a piece of furniture used by a person for rest and relaxation. The difference between them is the fact that a bed usually comes with a frame shaped like a rectangle underneath a mattress. A hammock is bed that is hanging or suspended in the air tied between supports like two trees made up of heavy netting or a canvas. The important question remains whether or not all hammocks regardless of the material used for weaving can give the same level of…

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Shopping for a Holiday Home in the Sun

Puerto Rico
Buying Real Estate in the Sun

At this time of the year when the days are short and the skies are grey, focus tends to shift towards the glorious summer months when we can escape the daily commuter grind and the realities of the 9 – 5 and take a couple of weeks out to lie on a sun drenched beach somewhere. But why take just two weeks away when you could own a holiday home in the sun, vacation in it whenever you wanted to and even let it out for an earnings supplementing rental…

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Ladies And Gentlemen, Start Your Careers! Automotive Technicians Wanted

Puerto Rico
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It can be a challenge to land a prime spot on a race car pit crew. Yet vehicle dealerships across the country are scrambling to find qualified automotive technicians for their own “pit crews”-even with salaries of $60,000 to $90,000 or more, depending on the market and the technician’s level of training. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that the auto industry will need 35,000 new technicians every year through 2023. Lucrative But Overlooked Careers With that in mind, an unusual contest is getting into gear with the purpose…

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The Best Hidden Gem Golf Courses in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico Flag Golf Ball

Puerto Rico is all about sun, sea, sand, and the leisurely lifestyle of being on vacation! If you’re a golfer, chances are you’re well aware of the thriving resort scene in PR and the amazing golf that comes with it.  But there are a few hidden gem golf courses in Puerto Rico that aren’t quite the usual ones you may expect. There are the lesser-known courses we highly recommend playing a round on if you have some hours to spare!  El Legado Golf Club  Situated on the southeast coast, surrounded…

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