Featured commentary:
The Booming 51st State: "The Daily Reckoning PRESENTS: Puerto Rico is experiencing its own property boom...and as it is on the mainland, this boom is fueled mainly by cheap credit. Chris Mayer watches from the sidelines in Toa Alta, Puerto Rico...
THE BOOMING 51st STATE
by Chris Mayer "
Wednesday, October 12, 2005
Tuesday, October 11, 2005
Monday, October 10, 2005
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Daily News, Virgin Islands, Virgin Islands Newspaper V.I.-P.R. friendship forum to host several speakers on Puerto Rican culture
Daily News, Virgin Islands, Virgin Islands Newspaper V.I.-P.R. friendship forum to host several speakers on Puerto Rican culture
Sunday, October 09, 2005
Broken Glass
By Samaris Ayala
My mom was silent
in my childhood
Not her fault I was confused
in high school
I still got my diploma
Never talked about her
The moment I whispered
it in the university
They said
You have to do
something else
Because we are
too high class
to talk about
broken glass
and I became sad
NYC-based Samaris Ayala contributes her poetry to Puerto Rico Sun. She may be reached at sallypatches@yahoo.com.
By Samaris Ayala
My mom was silent
in my childhood
Not her fault I was confused
in high school
I still got my diploma
Never talked about her
The moment I whispered
it in the university
They said
You have to do
something else
Because we are
too high class
to talk about
broken glass
and I became sad
NYC-based Samaris Ayala contributes her poetry to Puerto Rico Sun. She may be reached at sallypatches@yahoo.com.
Saturday, October 08, 2005
Sweet Companions
By Samaris Ayala
My sweetest companions have been clowns and
angels.
A park has a statue as a companion. The children
elderly and animals
All love the statue
My solitude is a companion to peace
Music is a companion to its listener
It creates a road to imagination
Illusions of solitude appear in my dreams
Often my loneliness is an opportunity
It is a comfort rather than a perturbance
Darkness is the color of my emotions
Consequently I live my life through shadows
An outline is present, its definition is conceived
through
transparency
NYC-based Samaris Ayala contributes her poetry to Puerto Rico Sun. She may be reached at sallypatches@yahoo.com.
By Samaris Ayala
My sweetest companions have been clowns and
angels.
A park has a statue as a companion. The children
elderly and animals
All love the statue
My solitude is a companion to peace
Music is a companion to its listener
It creates a road to imagination
Illusions of solitude appear in my dreams
Often my loneliness is an opportunity
It is a comfort rather than a perturbance
Darkness is the color of my emotions
Consequently I live my life through shadows
An outline is present, its definition is conceived
through
transparency
NYC-based Samaris Ayala contributes her poetry to Puerto Rico Sun. She may be reached at sallypatches@yahoo.com.
Friday, October 07, 2005
Community Happening
Note: I am curator of the BLOGS exhibit. The Puerto Rico Sun photo group and this blog will be featured. Clarisel
MediaNoche
presents
BLOGS:
An exhibition of photoblogs -- NYC Exposition, Puerto Rico Sun, and
East Harlem.
October 14 - November 26, 2005
Opening Reception: Friday, October 14, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Viewing: Tuesday - Saturday, 3PM - 7PM
Artists' talk: Saturday, October 22, 3PM
MediaNoche
161 East 106th Street, First Floor
(between Lexington and Third Avenues)
New York City
For info: PRdream/MediaNoche, 212.828.0401,MediaNoche
BLOGS, the new fall exhibition at MediaNoche explores how photoblogs are changing the photographic landscape and opening up new possibilities for visual communication and exchange. Learn how photographers worldwide are sharing their work and building online communities using photoblogs. See how the nature of exhibiting photographs is being transformed.
BLOGS represents a rupture in the way photographs are traditionally exhibited and sold, allowing the presentation of over 1,000 works in MediaNoche's space and converting viewers into bloggers who can interact with the printless photographs on display.
=======================================
Judith Escalona
Director
PRDREAM.COM
161 East 106th Street
(212)828-0401
http://www.prdream.com
Empowering community through technology
========================================
Note: I am curator of the BLOGS exhibit. The Puerto Rico Sun photo group and this blog will be featured. Clarisel
MediaNoche
presents
BLOGS:
An exhibition of photoblogs -- NYC Exposition, Puerto Rico Sun, and
East Harlem.
October 14 - November 26, 2005
Opening Reception: Friday, October 14, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Viewing: Tuesday - Saturday, 3PM - 7PM
Artists' talk: Saturday, October 22, 3PM
MediaNoche
161 East 106th Street, First Floor
(between Lexington and Third Avenues)
New York City
For info: PRdream/MediaNoche, 212.828.0401,
BLOGS, the new fall exhibition at MediaNoche explores how photoblogs are changing the photographic landscape and opening up new possibilities for visual communication and exchange. Learn how photographers worldwide are sharing their work and building online communities using photoblogs. See how the nature of exhibiting photographs is being transformed.
BLOGS represents a rupture in the way photographs are traditionally exhibited and sold, allowing the presentation of over 1,000 works in MediaNoche's space and converting viewers into bloggers who can interact with the printless photographs on display.
=======================================
Judith Escalona
Director
PRDREAM.COM
161 East 106th Street
(212)828-0401
http://www.prdream.com
Empowering community through technology
========================================
Thursday, October 06, 2005
Community News
Press Release
Banco Popular Celebrates 112th Anniversary and Hispanic Heritage With Los Emigrantes Art Exhibit and Five DreamMaker Awards
Los Emigrantes to City Hall, An Exhibit with Works by Antonio Cortes
ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Banco Popular North America (BPNA), one of the country's leading community banks, today celebrates its 112th Anniversary and National Hispanic Heritage Month with the unveiling of "Un verano en Nueva York - Serie Los Emigrantes", an art exhibit featuring the works of renowned Puerto Rican artist Antonio Cortes, and by Making Dreams Happen for five local organizations selected to receive this year's DreamMaker Award from the Banco Popular Foundation, dedicated to support community empowerment initiatives.
"I cannot think of a better way to honor Banco Popular's 112th year of history and community legacy than to recognize the invaluable contributions community-based organizations make every day toward the betterment of our region. I salute the five Central Florida 2005 DreamMaker Award recipient organizations for their relentless commitment to education, economic and cultural development of our communities throughout the region," expressed Mercedes F. McCall, Central Florida-Region Executive for Banco Popular North America.
During the anniversary reception, Honorable Buddy Dryer, Mayor of the City of Orlando, joined McCall to congratulate representatives from the award-winning organizations including: Hispanic Business Initiative Fund, Central Florida Police Athletic League, Orlando Science Center, Hope & Help of Central Florida and The Russell Home.
"I am pleased to join Banco Popular during its 112th anniversary celebration, a significant milestone in today's changing financial world. Banco Popular's commitment to providing much needed access to capital through its top Small Business Administration lending program, has not only helped thousands of area entrepreneurs achieve financial independence, but has also made an invaluable contribution to the economic well being of our City," expressed Mayor Buddy Dryer, City of Orlando. "As we celebrate this year's Hispanic Heritage Month, I stand proud with Banco Popular to acknowledge and applaud the contributions of the Hispanic community to the cultural, civic and economic mosaic of the City of Orlando. We are proud to welcome at City Hall this year's Banco Popular exhibit Los Emigrantes by famed Puerto Rican artist Antonio Cortes."
In line with Banco Popular's longstanding commitment to the arts, the Bank celebrates the fourth installment of its annual traveling art program with the unveiling of "Un verano en Nueva York - Serie Los Emigrantes". The exhibit, which will be on display at City Hall during the month of October, is a celebration of the lives, struggles and experiences of Puerto Ricans and Hispanics who relocate to the United States in search of their "American Dream". Banco Popular along with the City of Orlando, Galos Corporation, American Airlines, PanAmerican Express, A. Cueto Gallery, Telemundo Orlando and the Orlando Sentinel, are the sponsors of this unique showcase of Antonio Cortes' work.
About Los Emigrantes and Antonio Cortes:
In Los Emigrantes, Antonio Cortes captures the experiences lived by Puerto Rican immigrants in New York during the 1980s and 1990s. Cortes lived and studied in New York City for more than 10 years where he developed his craft and style. Born in Cidra, Puerto Rico, he holds an M.A. in Studio Art and has furthered his studies in Columbia University. He has exhibited all over the world with resounding success.
About Banco Popular:
Banco Popular North America is a subsidiary of Popular, Inc., with more than $44 billion in assets and is ranked among the country's 30 largest bank holding companies. BPNA operates 137 branches in California, Texas, Illinois, New York, New Jersey and Florida. Popular, Inc. was named one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" in 2005 by FORTUNE Magazine and ranks among the top 10 Small Business Administration lenders in the country. Banco Popular was founded 112 years ago in Puerto Rico. For more information, visit http://www.bancopopular.com.
Source: Banco Popular North America
Press Release
Banco Popular Celebrates 112th Anniversary and Hispanic Heritage With Los Emigrantes Art Exhibit and Five DreamMaker Awards
Los Emigrantes to City Hall, An Exhibit with Works by Antonio Cortes
ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Banco Popular North America (BPNA), one of the country's leading community banks, today celebrates its 112th Anniversary and National Hispanic Heritage Month with the unveiling of "Un verano en Nueva York - Serie Los Emigrantes", an art exhibit featuring the works of renowned Puerto Rican artist Antonio Cortes, and by Making Dreams Happen for five local organizations selected to receive this year's DreamMaker Award from the Banco Popular Foundation, dedicated to support community empowerment initiatives.
"I cannot think of a better way to honor Banco Popular's 112th year of history and community legacy than to recognize the invaluable contributions community-based organizations make every day toward the betterment of our region. I salute the five Central Florida 2005 DreamMaker Award recipient organizations for their relentless commitment to education, economic and cultural development of our communities throughout the region," expressed Mercedes F. McCall, Central Florida-Region Executive for Banco Popular North America.
During the anniversary reception, Honorable Buddy Dryer, Mayor of the City of Orlando, joined McCall to congratulate representatives from the award-winning organizations including: Hispanic Business Initiative Fund, Central Florida Police Athletic League, Orlando Science Center, Hope & Help of Central Florida and The Russell Home.
"I am pleased to join Banco Popular during its 112th anniversary celebration, a significant milestone in today's changing financial world. Banco Popular's commitment to providing much needed access to capital through its top Small Business Administration lending program, has not only helped thousands of area entrepreneurs achieve financial independence, but has also made an invaluable contribution to the economic well being of our City," expressed Mayor Buddy Dryer, City of Orlando. "As we celebrate this year's Hispanic Heritage Month, I stand proud with Banco Popular to acknowledge and applaud the contributions of the Hispanic community to the cultural, civic and economic mosaic of the City of Orlando. We are proud to welcome at City Hall this year's Banco Popular exhibit Los Emigrantes by famed Puerto Rican artist Antonio Cortes."
In line with Banco Popular's longstanding commitment to the arts, the Bank celebrates the fourth installment of its annual traveling art program with the unveiling of "Un verano en Nueva York - Serie Los Emigrantes". The exhibit, which will be on display at City Hall during the month of October, is a celebration of the lives, struggles and experiences of Puerto Ricans and Hispanics who relocate to the United States in search of their "American Dream". Banco Popular along with the City of Orlando, Galos Corporation, American Airlines, PanAmerican Express, A. Cueto Gallery, Telemundo Orlando and the Orlando Sentinel, are the sponsors of this unique showcase of Antonio Cortes' work.
About Los Emigrantes and Antonio Cortes:
In Los Emigrantes, Antonio Cortes captures the experiences lived by Puerto Rican immigrants in New York during the 1980s and 1990s. Cortes lived and studied in New York City for more than 10 years where he developed his craft and style. Born in Cidra, Puerto Rico, he holds an M.A. in Studio Art and has furthered his studies in Columbia University. He has exhibited all over the world with resounding success.
About Banco Popular:
Banco Popular North America is a subsidiary of Popular, Inc., with more than $44 billion in assets and is ranked among the country's 30 largest bank holding companies. BPNA operates 137 branches in California, Texas, Illinois, New York, New Jersey and Florida. Popular, Inc. was named one of the "100 Best Companies to Work For" in 2005 by FORTUNE Magazine and ranks among the top 10 Small Business Administration lenders in the country. Banco Popular was founded 112 years ago in Puerto Rico. For more information, visit http://www.bancopopular.com.
Source: Banco Popular North America
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