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More Snow Predicted for Eastern US

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The last of a wave of snowstorms is expected to pass through the eastern United States Friday and Saturday, after the biggest snowfall yet in an exceptionally harsh winter. The last snowstorms were predicted as millions of people struggled to dig out of heavy snow that blanketed the eastern third of the country.  A million people in the South were in the dark after ice coated trees and snapped power lines. At least 18 deaths were attributed to the storm, including that of a...

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Many schools remain closed on Friday after treacherous weather leaves nearly two dozen dead

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The death of Marius the giraffe, albino alligators and reindeers of Siberia are among the pick of this week's images from the natural world

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China Tells U.S. to Stay Out of Spat

Today, February 14th 9:06am

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China urged the U.S. to stay out of Beijing's territorial spat with the Philippines, after an American admiral pledged U.S. assistance to Manila if China attacked. 

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» Iran says nuclear program 'forever', dismisses military talk
11/02/14 07:43 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Reuters: World News. DUBAI (Reuters) - Iranian President Hassan Rouhani hit out on Tuesday at Western assertions that a military solution to a nuclear dispute with Tehran remained an option and pledged tha...

» UN: don't overlook access to information in goal on governance
11/02/14 07:40 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World news and comment from the Guardian | theguardian.com. Civil society groups have called for more committment from those shaping the new development framework to uphold accountability with media freedo...

» Obama Hosts France's Hollande for State Visit
11/02/14 07:39 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Voice of America. U.S. President Barack Obama hosts French President Francois Hollande in Washington Tuesday for the second day of a state visit. Mr. Hollande will receive a traditional ceremonial welcome ...

» UK minister's visit to contested Falklands angers Argentina
10/02/14 20:34 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Puerto Rico News - Selected Feeds Review. LONDON (Reuters) - The British government minister responsible for the Falkland Islands began his first visit to the contested territory on Monday and an angry Arg...

» Pussy Riot members say Russia is blocking drive to help prisoners
10/02/14 20:29 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Puerto Rico News - Selected Feeds Review. BERLIN (Reuters) - Two members of the punk protest band Pussy Riot accused Moscow on Monday of obstructing their campaign to improve conditions in Russia's jails, ...

» Bitcoin plunges after major platform indefinitely halts withdrawals
10/02/14 20:29 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Puerto Rico News - Selected Feeds Review. NEW YORK (Reuters) - The price of the digital currency bitcoin slid to its lowest level in nearly two months on Monday after bitcoin digital marketplace Mt. Gox sa...

» Apple loses latest bid to block e-books antitrust monitor
10/02/14 20:28 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Puerto Rico News - Selected Feeds Review. NEW YORK (Reuters) - Apple Inc on Monday lost its latest bid to put a court-appointed antitrust monitor on hold after a federal appeals court rejected its argument...

» Wall St. closes slightly up; investors look to Yellen
10/02/14 20:27 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Puerto Rico News - Selected Feeds Review. NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks ended with modest gains on Monday as investors digested recent market gains and looked ahead to new Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen'...

» Wall St. flat as investors look ahead to Yellen
10/02/14 20:27 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Puerto Rico News - Selected Feeds Review. NEW YORK (Reuters) - Stocks were little changed on Monday as investors digested recent market gains and looked ahead to new Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen's fi...

» Researchers uncover cyber spying campaign dubbed 'The Mask'
10/02/14 20:27 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Puerto Rico News - Selected Feeds Review. PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic (Reuters) - A computer security software firm has uncovered what it calls the first cyber espionage campaign believed to be started ...

» Acusado de actos lascivos reclama informe médico de niño
10/02/14 20:26 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Puerto Rico News Review. Ernesto Martínez Nieves fue imputado en verano pasado de hechos supuestamente cometidos en su residencia en Canóvanas.

» 'Backdoor bailout' boosts Puerto Rico's revenues
10/02/14 20:25 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Puerto Rico News Review. Thomson Reuters WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The second-largest revenue source for Puerto Rico last month was an excise tax that has been labeled a "backdoor bailout" for the struggling ...

» Guatemala ex-soldier sentenced in US
10/02/14 20:23 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Puerto Rico News Review. An ex-soldier from Guatemala is sentenced by an United States court to 10 years in jail for having lied about his role in a killing in 1982.

» Rubio declina decir si alguna vez fumó marihuana
10/02/14 20:23 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Puerto Rico News Review. El republicano por Florida y potencial candidato a la presidencia de Estados Unidos esquivó una pregunta directa hoy en un foro de educación, limitándose a decir que...

» Puerto Rico teacher arrested on enticement charges
10/02/14 20:22 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Puerto Rico Newswire. ... 104 IN MONROE, WITH 6-12" IN WAYNE COUNTY. ISOLATED HIGHER AMOUNTS IN EXTREME EASTERN WAYNE COUNTY. SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) -- A gym teacher in Puerto Rico faces federal charge...

» Puerto Ricans Leave Island Amid Economic Woes
10/02/14 20:22 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Puerto Rico Newswire. Antonia Arroyo sits on a bench in November, 2013 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. After working for the Municipality of San Juan for 35 years she lives of her 500 dollar a month government p...

» New York City's Undocumented Immigrants Will Get Municipal IDs, Says Mayor De Blasio
10/02/14 20:22 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Puerto Rico News Review. New York City's undocumented immigrants will soon be able to obtain municipal ID cards, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Monday. "We will protect the almost half-million undocumented...

» Mexican foreign affairs minister visits St Lucia, Dominica and
10/02/14 20:21 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Caribbean News Now!: News from Puerto Rico. Mexican foreign affairs minister visits St Lucia, Dominica and St Vincent This post has been generated by Page2RSS

» Casellas pleads not guilty in federal case
10/02/14 20:21 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Puerto Rico News Review. Casellas pleads not guilty in federal case Issued: February 7, 2014 Convicted killer Pablo Casellas pleaded not guilty Friday to federal charges that he lied to investigators about...

» Puerto Ricans Leave Island Amid Economic Woes
10/02/14 20:19 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Puerto Rico News. Antonia Arroyo sits on a bench in November, 2013 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. After working for the Municipality of San Juan for 35 years she lives of her 500 dollar a month government pension.

» Puerto Rico teacher arrested on enticement charges
10/02/14 20:19 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Puerto Rico News. 104 IN MONROE, WITH 6-12" IN WAYNE COUNTY. ISOLATED HIGHER AMOUNTS IN EXTREME EASTERN WAYNE COUNTY.

» Puerto Rico Gov Seeks Tax Reform to Boost Economy - ABC News
10/02/14 20:18 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from puerto rico economy - Google News. KUTV 2News Puerto Rico Gov Seeks Tax Reform to Boost Economy ABC News Puerto Rico's governor says he plans to boost the U.S. territory's economy by overhauling the tax sy...

» PR governor: IVU to be ‘re-evaluated’
10/02/14 20:18 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Caribbean Business. PR governor: IVU to be ‘re-evaluated’ Puerto Rico Gov. Alejandro García Padilla signaled that the sales & use tax ... Source: PR close to financing deal The Puerto Rico government c...

» A More Useful Germany - NYTimes.com
10/02/14 19:55 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story . Addressing the opening session late last month of the Munich Security Conference, a yearly gathering of top Western diplomats and defense officials, President Joachim Gauck of Germany expressed sentiments tha...

» Navy Opens Inquiry Into Cheating in Reactor Training
10/02/14 19:44 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story . WASHINGTON — The Navy said Tuesday that it had begun an investigation into whether senior enlisted sailors training on nuclear reactors had been cheating on written tests, adding to the list of recent m...

» More Federal Privileges to Extend to Same-Sex Couples
10/02/14 19:39 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story . WASHINGTON — The federal government will soon treat married same-sex couples the same as heterosexual couples when they file for bankruptcy, testify in court or visit family in prison. Attorney General ...

» US considers drone strike on American al-Qaida suspect abroad | World news
10/02/14 13:34 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World news and comment from the Guardian | theguardian.com. An American citizen who is a member of al-Qaida is actively planning attacks against Americans overseas, US officials say, and the Obama administ...

» Napolitano plays down US fears over Sochi Olympic Games security | World news
10/02/14 13:33 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World news and comment from the Guardian | theguardian.com. Janet Napolitano, the leader of the US delegation at the Sochi Winter Olympics, on Sunday tried to draw a line under domestic criticism of the Ga...

» Suicide Bomb Instructor Accidentally Kills Iraqi Pupils
10/02/14 13:24 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story . BAGHDAD — A group of Sunni militants attending a suicide bombing training class at a camp north of Baghdad were killed on Monday when their commander unwittingly conducted a demonstration with a belt th...

» Tensions between US and Russia hang over Sochi despite strong opening | Sport
10/02/14 12:38 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Sport news, comment and results | theguardian.com. Bode Miller of the USA competes during the Men's Downhill Training at the Rosa Khutor course. Photograph: Alexis Boichard/Agence Zoom/Getty Images Picking...

» Holder says Justice Department will aggressively defend same-sex marriage
10/02/14 09:00 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World news and comment from the Guardian | theguardian.com. Attorney general vows to apply landmark supreme court ruling with same vigour at 60s civil rights campaign

» DOJ extends recognition of gay marriage
10/02/14 06:26 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Uploads by CNNInternational. DOJ extends recognition of gay marriage U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder will announce the extension of federal recognition of same-sex marriage. From: CNNInternational Views:...

» Afghan soldiers desperate for pact with U.S., criticize President Karzai for delay
10/02/14 06:24 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post. ZABUL, Afghanistan — The Afghan soldiers fighting the Taliban have grown confident in their ability to combat an agile insurg...

» Iranian warships: 'advance on US borders'
10/02/14 06:23 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World news and comment from the Guardian | theguardian.com. Iranian naval officer quoted saying country's military fleet has been dispatched to send message about US vessels in the Gulf An Iranian naval of...

» Is the Man Who Is Tall Happy? - Berlin 2014: first look review
10/02/14 06:21 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World news and comment from the Guardian | theguardian.com. Michel Gondry tries to get to grips with Noam Chomsky's philosophical and linguistic theories in this entertaining, part-animated interview Here ...

» Inside the tiny church where members of Uganda's beleaguered gay community have found sanctuary
10/02/14 06:21 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World news and comment from the Guardian | theguardian.com. A congregation in Kampala meets every Sunday despite the rising threat to life and liberty Sunday is a special day in Uganda, the conservative ea...

» Words Will Break Cement: The Passion of Pussy Riot by Masha Gessen – review
10/02/14 06:20 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World news and comment from the Guardian | theguardian.com. In a powerful though undisciplined account of the women who taunted Putin, our reviewer has a walk-on part in the story My frustrations with Mash...

» Israeli Military Launches Airstrike on Palestinian Man
10/02/14 06:20 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Voice of America. The Israeli military says it launched an airstrike Sunday on a Palestinian man in the Gaza Strip who had fired rockets into southern Israel. Israel says Abdallah Kharti is affiliated with...

» 5 Countries Win Gold Medals in Sunday Events at Sochi Olympics
10/02/14 06:19 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Voice of America. Athletes from Slovakia, the Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland and the United States have won gold medals in Sunday Athletes from the United States, Austria and Switzerland have won the fi...

» Shinzo Abe’s comeback as prime minister drives Japan’s turnaround
10/02/14 06:19 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post. TOKYO — At his lowest point, Shinzo Abe lost his health and his reputation. He’d gotten his chance to lead Japan and had last...

» Mixed-breed dogs debut at Westminster dog show in New York
10/02/14 06:19 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Uploads by ITN. Mixed-breed dogs debut at Westminster dog show in New York For the first time in more than 130 years, mixed-breed dogs got to show off their skills at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show o...

» Eyewitness: New York Fashion Week
10/02/14 06:18 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World news and comment from the Guardian | theguardian.com. Photographs from the Guardian Eyewitness series

» Alexander Wang hauls Brooklyn into New York fashion week
10/02/14 06:17 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Uploads by AFP news agency. Alexander Wang hauls Brooklyn into New York fashion week Brooklyn cements its growing status as the hip soul of New York by hosting Alexander Wang's show, its first couture catw...

» Ukraine places anti-terrorist forces on alert
10/02/14 06:16 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Reuters: World News. KIEV (Reuters) - Ukraine's state security service on Sunday placed anti-terrorist units on alert in response to a sharp rise in unspecified threats against sensitive installations incl...

» Sochi 2014 – theatre review
10/02/14 06:15 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World news and comment from the Guardian | theguardian.com. Hope, London What will happen to Russia's gay community once the Olympic cameras have left? That's the question at the heart of this verbatim-sty...

» Catholics and church at odds on contraception, divorce and abortion
10/02/14 06:14 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World news and comment from the Guardian | theguardian.com. Survey in 12 countries finds 78% of Catholics support contraception and 65% think abortion should be allowed Most Catholics disagree with what th...

» Russia pursues Beijing’s Olympic success
10/02/14 06:13 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World News. The unfavourable close-ups on Sochi 2014 Russia echo the exposure of China’s ugly underbelly in the run-up to the Beijing Olympics in 2008

» Sexual assaults by US military in Japan unlikely to end in prison
10/02/14 06:13 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World news and comment from the Guardian | theguardian.com. Investigation finds widespread use of non-custodial sentences by commanders – sometimes merely letter of reprimand

» Thousands Rally in Ukraine Capital as Authorities Warn of Threat
10/02/14 06:12 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Voice of America. Tens of thousands of Ukrainian anti-government activists rallied in the capital, Kiev, as the country's national security agency warned of unspecified threats of terrorism. About 30,00 op...

» Polygamists welcome ruling giving them stronger legal status
10/02/14 06:11 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Uploads by AFP news agency. Polygamists welcome ruling giving them stronger legal status A recent US federal court ruling has made it more difficult for the state of Utah to prosecute those who practice po...

» U.S. lawmakers see serious threat of attacks in Russia during Olympics
10/02/14 06:10 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Reuters: World News. WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Top lawmakers from the U.S. House of Representatives' intelligence and homeland security panels on Sunday warned of a serious threat of attacks in Russia during ...

» Zoo puts down healthy giraffe
10/02/14 06:08 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Uploads by CNNInternational. Zoo puts down healthy giraffe Copenhagen Zoo said it put down a male giraffe, named Marius, because of a duty to avoid inbreeding. From: CNNInternational Views: 0 0 ratings Tim...

» Ukraine protesters, Russia increase pressure on Yanukovich
10/02/14 06:06 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Reuters: World News. KIEV (Reuters) - Ukrainian protesters, now in their third month of action, kept up pressure on President Viktor Yanukovich on Sunday with a mass rally where opposition leaders called f...

» Snowden used simple technology to mine NSA computer networks
10/02/14 06:05 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World news and comment from the Guardian | theguardian.com. Whistleblower’s use of ‘webcrawler’ software raises new doubts about failure to detect his activities Rory Carroll

» Despite anti-gay laws, it's business as usual in Sochi's Mayak bar
10/02/14 06:05 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World news and comment from the Guardian | theguardian.com. No shortage of visitors in town's only gay club as Russians debate effect of western rhetoric against anti-gay laws It was the early hours of Sun...

» RAF has fired missiles in Afghanistan using US drones, MoD reveals
10/02/14 06:03 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World news and comment from the Guardian | theguardian.com. MoD discloses for first time how British crews using unmanned US aircraft have launched missiles in conflict zones British pilots have launched a...

» Photos from the Sochi Games: Feb. 9
10/02/14 06:02 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from WSJ.com: World News. In today's photos, Japan's Yuki Ito readies for a training jump, Russia wins its first gold medal, an American lands women's slopestyle gold, and more.

» Italian Marines Won't Face Death Penalty
10/02/14 06:01 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from WSJ.com: World News. Two Italian marines being held in India over the killing of two Indian fishermen won't face the death penalty, a decision that could ease tensions between the two nations.

» Kerry to Visit China, S. Korea, Indonesia and Abu Dhabi
10/02/14 05:59 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Voice of America. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will begin a trip this week to China, South Korea, Indonesia and the United Arab Emirates, the State Department said on Sunday, at a time of high tensio...

» Moscow Journal: Independent News Station, Feeling Kremlin’s Wrath, Asks ‘Why?’
10/02/14 05:58 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from NYT > World. Cable television operators pulled the plug on the Dozhd channel after Russia’s ruling party said a poll on a Sunday evening talk show was unpatriotic.

» Members of Pussy Riot Visit Residents at Halfway House
10/02/14 05:57 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from NYT > World. Maria Alyokhina and Nadezhda Tolokonnikova said that perhaps the best part of a trip to New York was interacting with inmates and hearing from criminal justice experts.

» Brits 'Involved In Syria Executions And Torture'
10/02/14 05:56 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News. Videos and images posted on social networks suggest Britons fighting in Syria may have taken part in beatings and even executions.

» Sochi opens its arms to the world
10/02/14 05:54 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Uploads by CNNInternational. Sochi opens its arms to the world CNN's Ivan Watson explores Sochi's rise from a Black sea resort to the host of the 2014 Winter Games. From: CNNInternational Views: 0 0 rating...

» France's tough stance on female genital mutilation is working, say campaigners
10/02/14 05:53 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World news and comment from the Guardian | theguardian.com. Parents and 'cutters' have been jailed in France but concerns remain that parents go abroad – including to UK – for FGM • Sign the FGM petition t...

» The Almost Nearly Perfect People: The Truth About the Nordic Miracle by Michael Booth – review
10/02/14 05:51 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World news and comment from the Guardian | theguardian.com. This enjoyable survey of all things Nordic finds that our friends in the north are as flawed as we are, admits our Oslo-born reviewer It's a sour...

» Sans first lady, French leader to US on business - Washington Post
10/02/14 05:50 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Top Stories - Google News. Washington Post Sans first lady, French leader to US on business Washington Post PARIS — France's suddenly single president arrives Monday in the U.S. for a state visit, ho...

» Wrong-Way Crash Leaves Six People Dead
10/02/14 05:28 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story . A driver is in custody after she allegedly drove the wrong way on a road in California, causing a crash that left six people dead. Four people died at the scene in a suburb east of Los Angeles, while two peop...

» Wrong-Way Crash Leaves Six People Dead
10/02/14 05:26 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World News - Breaking international news and headlines | Sky News. Police arrest a woman, 21, suspected of drunk-driving her car in the wrong direction on a California freeway, killing six people.

» Olympic criticism offends all Russians | @guardianletters
09/02/14 18:38 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World news and comment from the Guardian | theguardian.com. Can we please see an end to the publication of hysterical, hypocritical and at times frankly racist protests about Russian treatment of LGBT peop...

» Russian Jews remember Israeli athletes murdered at 1972 Munich Olympic Games
09/02/14 18:23 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from World: World News, International News, Foreign Reporting - The Washington Post. SOCHI, Russia — They gathered Sunday in sorrow and celebration, Jews saying a prayer for the 11 Israeli athletes killed by te...

» Conferencia de prensa sobre anuncio de Standard & Poor's
09/02/14 13:27 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Uploads by La Fortaleza. Conferencia de prensa sobre anuncio de Standard & Poor's From: La Fortaleza Views: 23 8 1 ratings Time: 32:11 More in People & Blogs

» García Padilla habla de la inminente degradación del crédito
09/02/14 13:24 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from PlanetaKike.com.

» Traditional Puerto Rican Saint Sebastian Street Festival Fills Every Corner of Old San Juan
09/02/14 13:21 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Global Voices » Puerto Rico (U.S.). San Sebastián Street, Old San Juan, Puerto Rico. Every third weekend of January the legendary San Sebastián (Saint Sebastian) Street Festival is celebrated in the old pa...

» The Online Presence of Puerto Rican Women: Gender, Creativity, and Equality
09/02/14 13:20 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Global Voices » Puerto Rico (U.S.). In 2013, the Movimiento Amplio de Mujeres (Women's Broad Movement) painted a mural with the intention of creating awareness of gender-based violence. In 2010, the munici...

» Puerto Rico’s Debt Downgraded to “Junk” Status
09/02/14 13:20 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Global Voices » Puerto Rico (U.S.). A U.S. quarter, or peseta, as it’s called in Puerto Rico. The expression “everything has gone to hell now” [in Spanish the expressions plays with the word "p...

» New York Restaurant Offers 'Winter Games' Menu Targeting Russia's Anti-Gay Law
09/02/14 13:19 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Huffington Post. One New York eatery is making its stance on Russia's controversial " gay propaganda " law clear with a spirited new menu in time for the 2014 Winter Games. Foley’s N.Y. Pub & Restauran...

» Puerto Rico Hinges on Offering...
09/02/14 10:01 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Google News. Bloomberg  - ‎Feb 6, 2014‎ The U.S. commonwealth of 3.6 million people is set to issue bonds to help plug budget... Read More. The U.S. commonwealth of 3.6 million people is s...

» Voices: 'Hispanic' is poor way to describe rich cultures - USA TODAY
09/02/14 10:00 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from political status of puerto rico - Google News. Voices: 'Hispanic' is poor way to describe rich cultures USA TODAY As I finished an interview with a state senator in northern Florida, he suggested I try out...

» Baseball - Venezuelan arrests at Cuba baseball protest stir local politics - Yahoo Eurosport UK
09/02/14 09:59 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from political status of puerto rico - Google News. Yahoo Eurosport UK Baseball - Venezuelan arrests at Cuba baseball protest stir local politics Yahoo Eurosport UK ... government's popular welfare programs, th...

» Venezuelan arrests at Cuba baseball protest stir local politics - Reuters
09/02/14 09:59 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from political status of puerto rico - Google News. Venezuelan arrests at Cuba baseball protest stir local politics Reuters The tournament, which also features teams from Venezuela, Mexico, Dominican Republic a...

» Time for Puerto Rico to Declare a Crisis - PanAm Post (blog)
09/02/14 09:59 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from political status of puerto rico - Google News. Time for Puerto Rico to Declare a Crisis PanAm Post (blog) It has finally happened. Credit-rating agency Standard and Poor's (S&P) has downgraded Puerto R...

» US Not Contemplating Financial Assistance for Puerto Rico - Wall Street Journal
09/02/14 09:58 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from political status of puerto rico - Google News. AFP US Not Contemplating Financial Assistance for Puerto Rico Wall Street Journal ... in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico . Associated Press. Puerto Rico has shown t...

» Believes Puerto Rico Story Was Inaccurate - Cape May County Herald (press release)
09/02/14 09:58 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from political status of puerto rico - Google News. Believes Puerto Rico Story Was Inaccurate Cape May County Herald (press release) 29 article “ Puerto Rico Statehood? Cape Residents Share Mixed Views over Isl...

» CELAC Summit in Havana challenges U.S. domination - Workers World
09/02/14 09:57 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from political status of puerto rico - Google News. Tiwy.com - news of Latin America CELAC Summit in Havana challenges U.S. domination Workers World In the Latin American and Caribbean area, the peoples' partic...

» Garcia Takes Step To Become Puerto Rico's Next Star - BoxingScene.com
09/02/14 09:57 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from political status of puerto rico - Google News. Garcia Takes Step To Become Puerto Rico's Next Star BoxingScene.com The phrase – born from a song in the mid-1990's-loosely translates to “I am Puerto Rican ,...

» Puerto Rico's Debt Now Junk As Expenses Continue To Outpace Revenue - ValueWalk
09/02/14 09:56 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from political status of puerto rico - Google News. CNNMoney Puerto Rico's Debt Now Junk As Expenses Continue To Outpace Revenue ValueWalk Concerns are that political and government leaders will be placed in a ...

» S&P downgrades Puerto Rico debt to junk status - Dubuque Telegraph Herald
09/02/14 09:56 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from political status of puerto rico - Google News. S&P downgrades Puerto Rico debt to junk status Dubuque Telegraph Herald Puerto Rico has entered its eighth year in recession, while struggling with $70 bi...

» “Our America”: The CELAC's Alternative Regionalism - Brown Political Review
09/02/14 09:55 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from political status of puerto rico - Google News. Tiwy.com - news of Latin America “Our America”: The CELAC's Alternative Regionalism Brown Political Review Eventually, the US-led organization became the larg...

» Island economy prevents easy resolution of Puerto Rico's drug trafficking ... - Fierce Homeland Security
09/02/14 09:55 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from political status of puerto rico - Google News. Island economy prevents easy resolution of Puerto Rico's drug trafficking ... Fierce Homeland Security A prerequisite to tackling the drug trafficking threat ...

» AP PHOTOS: Editor selections from Latin America - Ct Post
09/02/14 09:54 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from political status of puerto rico - Google News. AP PHOTOS: Editor selections from Latin America Ct Post In this Friday, Jan. 31, 2014 photo, the body of boxer Christopher Rivera is propped up on a staged bo...

» English Only? For Mainland Puerto Ricans, The Answer Is Often 'Yes' - WWNO
09/02/14 09:54 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from political status of puerto rico - Google News. WWNO English Only? For Mainland Puerto Ricans , The Answer Is Often 'Yes' WWNO But it turns out my penchant for English isn't unique for a mainland Puerto Ric...

» Fitz's Hits: Happy birthday, Twin Oaks; anti-corruption law could be in trouble - The Providence Journal
09/02/14 09:53 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from political status of puerto rico - Google News. Fitz's Hits: Happy birthday, Twin Oaks; anti-corruption law could be in trouble The Providence Journal But in a separate case the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Ap...

» Ponce de Leon Timeline: Search continues for San Cristobal - St. Augustine Record
09/02/14 09:53 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from political status of puerto rico - Google News. Ponce de Leon Timeline: Search continues for San Cristobal St. Augustine Record The previous year, Juan Ponce de León had split his expedition in late Septemb...

» Puerto Rican nationalist to speak at MTSU - Murfreesboro Post
09/02/14 09:52 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from political status of puerto rico - Google News. Puerto Rican nationalist to speak at MTSU Murfreesboro Post Former Puerto Rican political prisoner Ricardo Jimenez will share his story Monday at Middle Tenne...

» First State Hispanics face many barriers to mental health care - WDDE 91.1 FM | Delaware's NPR News station
09/02/14 09:52 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from political status of puerto rico - Google News. WDDE 91.1 FM | Delaware's NPR News station First State Hispanics face many barriers to mental health care WDDE 91.1 FM | Delaware's NPR News station The Latin...

» San Francisco Sheriff Wants Obamacare For Former Inmates - Huffington Post
09/02/14 09:51 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from political status of puerto rico - Google News. San Francisco Sheriff Wants Obamacare For Former Inmates Huffington Post ... in a bloody coup on Sept. 11, 1973, torturing and disappearing thousands of his p...

» Puerto Rico's economy in severe crisis - Baltimore Post-Examiner
09/02/14 09:50 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from political status of puerto rico - Google News. Baltimore Post-Examiner Puerto Rico's economy in severe crisis Baltimore Post-Examiner WASHINGTON — José J. Villamil, one of Puerto Rico's leading economists,...

» Costa Rica's leftist surge isn't new Tico History - Tico Times
09/02/14 09:49 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from political status of puerto rico - Google News. Costa Rica's leftist surge isn't new Tico History Tico Times Villalta's rise and Araya's fall could upset 50 years of political dominance in Costa Rica ... Th...

» Argentina's coming collapse - Washington Post
09/02/14 09:49 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from political status of puerto rico - Google News. Telegraph.co.uk Washington Post Argentina's coming collapse Washington Post Ms. Kirchner's response to the crisis has been in character, as well: As the peso ...

» Senators Take Major Step Toward Ending Drug War - Huffington Post
09/02/14 09:49 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from political status of puerto rico - Google News. Senators Take Major Step Toward Ending Drug War Huffington Post "By ensuring that the most severe penalties are reserved for serious drug traffickers, we can ...

» Will the 2014 Muni Market Be Good for Issuers? - Governing
09/02/14 09:49 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from political status of puerto rico - Google News. Will the 2014 Muni Market Be Good for Issuers? Governing Blame the latest run on funds on state and local pension problems, the bankruptcies of cities in Cali...

» Weekend Reading: Looking Back at Our View From the Alps - New York Times
09/02/14 09:29 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from political status of puerto rico - Google News. Weekend Reading: Looking Back at Our View From the Alps New York Times 1995: The financier George Soros played the role of political doomsayer. “My purpose of...

» Cuba at the crossroads - Socialist Worker Online (blog)
09/02/14 09:28 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from political status of puerto rico - Google News. Cuba at the crossroads Socialist Worker Online (blog) The focal point of Castro's economic reforms is an attempt to revitalize the Cuban economy through the a...

» First Read – January 24, 2014 - City & State
09/02/14 09:28 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from political status of puerto rico - Google News. First Read – January 24, 2014 City & State 10 and spent more than $70,000 on, among other things, staffers, meals to court councilmembers and a political ...

» Latino New York: An Introduction - NACLA
09/02/14 09:28 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from political status of puerto rico - Google News. NACLA Latino New York: An Introduction NACLA The Puerto Rican political parties fundraise for their candidates and lobby locals on the island's future politic...

» Traditional Puerto Rican Saint Sebastian Street Festival Fills Every Corner of ... - Global Voices Online
09/02/14 09:27 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from political status of puerto rico - Google News. Global Voices Online Traditional Puerto Rican Saint Sebastian Street Festival Fills Every Corner of ... Global Voices Online Front of the Center for Advanced ...

» English Only? For Mainland Puerto Ricans, The Answer Is Often 'Yes' - OPB News
09/02/14 09:27 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from political status of puerto rico - Google News. English Only? For Mainland Puerto Ricans , The Answer Is Often 'Yes' OPB News But it turns out my penchant for English isn't unique for a mainland Puerto Rica...

» English Only? For Mainland Puerto Ricans, The Answer Is Often 'Yes' - NPR (blog)
09/02/14 09:27 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from political status of puerto rico - Google News. NPR (blog) English Only? For Mainland Puerto Ricans , The Answer Is Often 'Yes' NPR (blog) But it turns out my penchant for English isn't unique for a mainlan...

» A Tiny Step Toward Statehood for Puerto Rico - The Wire
09/02/14 09:27 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from political status of puerto rico - Google News. New York Times A Tiny Step Toward Statehood for Puerto Rico The Wire The recent spending bill, which President Obama signed on Friday, set aside $2.5 million ...

» Make room for 51st star? Spending bill includes $2.5 million for vote on ... - al.com (blog)
09/02/14 09:26 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from political status of puerto rico - Google News. New York Times Make room for 51st star? Spending bill includes $2.5 million for vote on ... al.com (blog) The $1.1 trillion bill includes $2.5 million for Pue...

» Puerto Rico Plebiscite Is A Waste Of Money, Rightwing Think Tank Says - Huffington Post
09/02/14 09:25 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from political status of puerto rico - Google News. Puerto Rico Plebiscite Is A Waste Of Money, Rightwing Think Tank Says Huffington Post Assessing the political status of Puerto Rico is a waste of money, accor...

» Puerto Rico police seize $3.6M worth of heroin following car crash - Windsor Star
09/02/14 09:25 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from political status of puerto rico - Google News. Puerto Rico police seize $3.6M worth of heroin following car crash Windsor Star SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - Puerto Rico police have seized 76 kilograms (168 pound...

» Scientists: Cuba quake unusual, but recent Caribbean activity fairly typical - MiamiHerald.com
09/02/14 09:24 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from political status of puerto rico - Google News. MiamiHerald.com Scientists: Cuba quake unusual, but recent Caribbean activity fairly typical MiamiHerald.com The quake came just days after a major tremor roc...

» Fixing Puerto Rico: Part II - PanAm Post (blog)
09/02/14 09:23 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from political status of puerto rico - Google News. La prensa Fixing Puerto Rico : Part II PanAm Post (blog) When water service and power service go down regularly, that's just Puerto Rico too. When politicians...

» Puerto Rico Supreme Court's Deference to Legislature's Determinations: A ... - Mondaq News Alerts (registration)
09/02/14 09:23 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from political status of puerto rico - Google News. La prensa Puerto Rico Supreme Court's Deference to Legislature's Determinations: A ... Mondaq News Alerts (registration) Given such circumstances, the opinion...

» 7 Caribbean Islands You've Never Heard Of But Should Visit - Huffington Post
09/02/14 09:22 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from political status of puerto rico - Google News. 7 Caribbean Islands You've Never Heard Of But Should Visit Huffington Post Though it sits 17-miles off the highly-visited Puerto Rico , it's distinctly (and h...

» Police Cameras: Growing Number Of Cops Armed With Recording Devices - Huffington Post Canada
09/02/14 09:22 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from political status of puerto rico - Google News. Police Cameras: Growing Number Of Cops Armed With Recording Devices Huffington Post Canada "Overall, we think they can be a win-win—but only if they are deplo...

» Midday Roundup: Captive US soldier appears in 'proof of life' video - World Magazine
09/02/14 09:21 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from political status of puerto rico - Google News. World Magazine Midday Roundup: Captive US soldier appears in 'proof of life ' video World Magazine Pedro Pierluisi of Puerto Rico —joined the committee'...

» Open Society Taps Three Sites to Spur Local Progress - Sacramento Bee
09/02/14 09:20 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from political status of puerto rico - Google News. Open Society Taps Three Sites to Spur Local Progress Sacramento Bee 16, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Buffalo, San Diego, and Puerto Rico will receive $1.9 ...

» Open Society Taps Three Sites to Spur Local Progress - PR Newswire (press release)
09/02/14 09:20 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from political status of puerto rico - Google News. Open Society Taps Three Sites to Spur Local Progress PR Newswire (press release) 16, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Buffalo, San Diego, and Puerto Rico will ...

» Puerto Ricans, others still denied full voting rights - MiamiHerald.com
09/02/14 09:19 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from political status of puerto rico - Google News. MiamiHerald.com Puerto Ricans , others still denied full voting rights MiamiHerald.com Puerto Rico has three main political parties, each vying for its own po...

» Puerto Rico – an economy in trouble - Longboat Key News
09/02/14 09:19 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from political status of puerto rico - Google News. Puerto Rico – an economy in trouble Longboat Key News The islanders may not vote in U.S. presidential elections because the territory is not a state . The isl...

» Heritage Experts Weigh In On Massive Omnibus Spending Bill - Heritage.org (blog)
09/02/14 09:18 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from political status of puerto rico - Google News. Heritage Experts Weigh In On Massive Omnibus Spending Bill Heritage.org (blog) Another foolish waste of taxpayer money is $2.5 million for the State Elections...

» Full equality for US citizens in Puerto Rico - The Hill (blog)
09/02/14 09:17 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from political status of puerto rico - Google News. Full equality for US citizens in Puerto Rico The Hill (blog) The article “Make Puerto Rico the 51 State ” by Dr. Jose M Saldaña, published last Friday in your...

» Make Puerto Rico the 51st state - The Hill (blog)
09/02/14 09:17 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from political status of puerto rico - Google News. Make Puerto Rico the 51st state The Hill (blog) For 520 years, Puerto Rico has been a colony, of Spain first and of The United States since 1898. It is the ol...

» Puerto Rico: The Next Detroit? | FrontPage Magazine
09/02/14 09:06 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from political status of puerto rico - Google Blog Search. I would like to inform you and the Freedom Center that Puerto Rico's economic problems are largely a consequence of its political status as a territory...

» Puerto Rico downgrade took 'cojones': Bond pro - CNBC.com
09/02/14 09:06 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from political status of puerto rico - Google Blog Search. Alexandra Lebenthal, Lebenthal & Co. president & CEO, discusses the S&P's move to downgrade Puerto Rico's general obligation debt to junk s...

» Puerto Rico statehood: Spending bill includes $2.5 million for vote ...
09/02/14 09:06 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from political status of puerto rico - Google Blog Search. Puerto Rico statehood: Spending bill includes $2.5 million for vote - posted in Current Events: This went under the radar. The $1.1 trillion bill inclu...

» U.S. State Department: Puerto Rico is a territory; Statehood Won ...
09/02/14 09:06 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from political status of puerto rico - Google Blog Search. The U.S. Department of State today said that Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory, Puerto Ricans want to resolve the question of its ultimate status , and a...

» Puerto Rico's Debt Bomb. Could Puerto Rico become “The New ...
09/02/14 09:06 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from political status of puerto rico - Google Blog Search. If Puerto Rico's credit rating is downgraded to junk status then the crisis “could trigger accelerated debt repayments and demands for more collateral ...

» Puerto Rico's Representative Proposes Federal Plebiscite be ...
09/02/14 09:05 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from political status of puerto rico - Google Blog Search. Puerto Rico's representative to the Federal government has advised President Obama that the plebiscite on the territory's ultimate political status aut...

» The Smoke and Mirrors of Puerto Rico's Status Game Continue
09/02/14 09:05 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from political status of puerto rico - Google Blog Search. Last week Puerto Rico's Resident Commissioner, Pedro Pierluisi, loudly publicized that Congress had approved $2.5 million dollars to educate about and ...

» Governor's Rep Wrongly Asserts Federal OK Not Required for ...
09/02/14 09:05 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from political status of puerto rico - Google Blog Search. This requirement precludes Puerto Rico's current territory status , sometimes also misleadingly called “Commonwealth,” from being an option. As long as...

» Is The Heritage Foundation Promoting Independence for Puerto Rico?
09/02/14 09:05 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from political status of puerto rico - Google Blog Search. Just days after The Heritage Foundation slammed a $2.5 million addition to Congress' omnibus spending bill which would allow for a federally-sponsored ...

» Make room for 51st star? Spending bill includes $2.5 million for vote ...
09/02/14 09:05 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from political status of puerto rico - Google Blog Search. The $1.1 trillion bill includes $2.5 million for Puerto Rico to vote on its political status . The money was requested by Puerto Rico Resident Commissi...

» DealBook: $2 Billion Deal in Works for Puerto Rico | www.bullfax.com
09/02/14 09:04 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from political status of puerto rico - Google Blog Search. The report underlines the fact that Puerto Rico's political status continues to be of great importance to its people. Its economy – like many others – ...

» The Dragon's Tales: US Congress Funds Puerto Rico Plebiscite ...
09/02/14 09:04 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from political status of puerto rico - Google Blog Search. The U.S. Congress has agreed with President Obama on authorizing a plebiscite in Puerto Rico on the territory's ultimate political status . The final a...

» There Is No “Commonwealth” Solution | Puerto Rico Report
09/02/14 09:04 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from political status of puerto rico - Google Blog Search. ... a newspaper for the congressional community, former San Juan Mayor Hernán Padilla, president of a group seeking equality for Puerto Ricans , re-exa...

» $2.5 Million Allocated For The First Federally-Sponsored Status Vote ...
09/02/14 09:04 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from political status of puerto rico - Google Blog Search. The omnibus appropriations bill unveiled last night contains a provision allocating $2.5 million to resolve the issue of Puerto Rico's political status...

» Heritage Slams Omnibus Approval of $2.5 Million for Puerto Rico ...
09/02/14 09:03 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from political status of puerto rico - Google Blog Search. Granted, most astute and knowledgeable observers of island politics think that these few lines are a a good sign to finally resolve Puerto Rico's perpe...

» Puerto Rico: A House Divided Before The Storm - Latino Rebels
09/02/14 09:03 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from political status of puerto rico - Google Blog Search. The PNP, on the other hand, proposes the complete integration of Puerto Rico into the Union as a state coequal in benefits, dignity and political power...

» “Commonwealth” Status Continues to be An Impossible Dream
09/02/14 09:03 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from political status of puerto rico - Google Blog Search. Last month, the chairman and senior minority party member of the U.S. Senate committee that handles territories political status matters sent a letter ...

» Resolving Puerto Rico's Political Status Is Also Best Long Term ...
09/02/14 09:03 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from political status of puerto rico - Google Blog Search. Resolving Puerto Rico's Political Status Is Also Best Long Term Economic Policy. Posted on January 16, 2014. By Howard Hills*. Recent news reports have...

» The Top 5 Ridiculous Spending Items That Should Be Cut From The ...
09/02/14 09:02 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from political status of puerto rico - Google Blog Search. ... $2.5 million “for objective, nonpartisan voter education about, and a plebiscite on, options that would resolve Puerto Rico's future political stat...

» Puerto Rico – an economy in trouble | Longboat Key News
09/02/14 09:02 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from political status of puerto rico - Google Blog Search. The islanders may not vote in U.S. presidential elections because the territory is not a state . The island's current political status , including the ...

» Oscar López Rivera, Nelson Mandela, and US Colonialism (English)
09/02/14 09:02 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from political status of puerto rico - Google Blog Search. In order to understand López Rivera's case, it is necessary to know a little about Puerto Rican history. The territory has a century-long political sta...

» Economy and Crime Spur New Puerto Rican Exodus
09/02/14 08:51 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from NYT > Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico’s extended woes, including high unemployment and pervasive crime, are causing a worrisome exodus of professionals and middle-class residents to places like Florida and Texas.

» Puerto Rico's Second Cut to Junk Debt
09/02/14 08:51 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from NYT > Puerto Rico. The new downgrade was expected to further narrow the island’s room for tight financial maneuvering and has reportedly given rise to discussions with lenders about short-term relief on...

» Answer to Puerto Rico's Debt Woes? It's Complicated
09/02/14 08:51 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from NYT > Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico is in a jam, writes Stephen J. Lubben. It is not considered a state, which means it can’t resort to bankruptcy to deal with its debt problems. Nor is it a sovereign nation...

» Investors Appear to Shrug Off Puerto Rico’s Debt Downgrade
09/02/14 08:51 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from NYT > Puerto Rico. Analysts and traders said prices of some Puerto Rico bonds traded lower on Wednesday, but there There was no mass selling that might indicate a panic. of Puerto Rico bonds a day after...

» S.&P. Lowers Puerto Rico Debt to Junk Status
09/02/14 08:50 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from NYT > Puerto Rico. The move intensified a cash squeeze for the commonwealth, whose financial condition is of outsize importance to the rest of the United States because its debt is widely held by indivi...

» $2 Billion Deal in Works for Puerto Rico
09/02/14 08:50 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from NYT > Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico, a United States territory, is battling a financial crisis that includes high unemployment and a crushing debt load, may have to pay interest as high as 10 pe...

» ‘Code for America’ fellows to develop gov’t solutions
09/02/14 08:50 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from News is my Business. ‘Code for America’ fellows to develop gov’t solutions February 7, 2014 // No Comments Bermuda seeks new incentives to lure wealthy tourists February 7, 2014 // No Comments Op-Ed: Open ...

» Moody's reduce a basura deuda de Puerto Rico
09/02/14 08:49 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from RSS for Alejandro. La calificación de crédito de Puerto Rico sufrió el viernes su segundo golpe en una semana cuando Moody's Investors Service anunció que había reducido el estatus de su deuda a nivel de b...

» Marc Anthony recibirá el galardón a la excelencia en los premios Lo Nuestro
09/02/14 08:49 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from RSS for Alejandro. El salsero Marc Anthony será homenajeado con el mayor tributo que otorgan los premios Lo Nuestro, que honrarán su trayectoria como uno de los artistas más exitosos la música latina.

» Puerto Rico DJ pleads guilty to sexual exploitation of three minors
09/02/14 08:30 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Caribbean News Now!: News from Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico DJ pleads guilty to sexual exploitation of three minors January 15, 2014 SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- A former disc jockey for area high school parties p...

» Puerto Rico authorities apprehend 17 Haitian undocumented migrants
09/02/14 08:30 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Caribbean News Now!: News from Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico authorities apprehend 17 Haitian undocumented migrants January 16, 2014 AGUADILLA, Puerto Rico -- US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) border patro...

» Dominican Republic hospitality and tourism highly recognised in
09/02/14 08:30 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Caribbean News Now!: News from Puerto Rico. Dominican Republic hospitality and tourism highly recognised in 2013 Tropic Ocean Airways announces launch date for new service to Abaco, Bahamas Copa Airlines t...

» Old San Juan, Puerto Rico: A Caribbean city rich in charm and culture
09/02/14 08:29 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Caribbean News Now!: News from Puerto Rico. Old San Juan, Puerto Rico: A Caribbean city rich in charm and culture Southwest Airlines announces trio of Caribbean destinations Air Canada rouge to offer more ...

» Puerto Rico governor to introduce balanced budget for fiscal year
09/02/14 08:29 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Caribbean News Now!: News from Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico governor to introduce balanced budget for fiscal year 2014-15 February 4, 2014 SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- Ingrid Vila Biaggi, chief of staff to Puerto ...

» Puerto Rico credit rating downgraded to 'speculative'
09/02/14 08:29 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from Caribbean News Now!: News from Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico credit rating downgraded to 'speculative' February 5, 2014 NEW YORK, USA -- Standard & Poor's Ratings Services (S&P) has lowered its rating o...

» This Week Top Story: Puerto Rico weighs options to borrow up to $2 billion. Read...
09/02/14 08:28 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from CARIBBEAN BUSINESS's Facebook Wall. This Week Top Story: Puerto Rico weighs options to borrow up to $2 billion. Read: http://goo.gl/yor3Zt #caribbeanbusiness

» Find all your movies and theaters information in the same place: http://ow.ly/pU...
09/02/14 08:28 from Mike Nova's Shared Newslinks
mikenova shared this story from CARIBBEAN BUSINESS's Facebook Wall. Find all your movies and theaters information in the same place: http://ow.ly/pUR7e #caribbeanbusiness. With Amnellys Rivera Soto