Puerto Rico - Fun Facts

prexplorer wrote:

One of the biggest components of the Puerto Rican economy is the pharmaceutical and research industry. Many of the over the counter drugs like headache relievers and cold medicines like Nyquil are made in PR as well as 15 of the top 20 best selling prescription drugs sold in America. Drugs like Cialis and birth control pills are manufactured on the island as well as contact lense solutions and contact lenses to name a few. The packaging says: "Made in U.S.A.

Technology and banking seem to do pretty well in the island too. Innovation seems to be wanting.

Groovyghoulie wrote:

I went there as a kid and saw El Morro and San Christobal. Had to fly over the Bermuda Triangle to get there. That sucked.

Huh?
Please be assured that today’s airlines follow a flight path over the North Pole, across the North Pacific, Indian, and Atlantic oceans. No more Bermuda Triangle hazards, Groovyghoulie.
Come visit us!

Factchecker wrote:

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I didn't really think you thought I had 'a hidden agenda.' I've always been to openly controversial about my politics on these forums to have a hidden agenda. I WANT everyone to know what my agenda is.
Now that this thread has digressed to the discussion of the size of Marc Anthony's genetalia, another Puerto Rican 'fun fact' I suppose, I'll happily say, "nos vemos."

He, je.

prexplorer wrote:

The off-shore municipalities of Culebra and Vieques are supplied with water and electricity through underwater conduits from the main island.

Eight miles of an aging and unprotected underwater pipeline devoid of redundancy systems and a lack of an alternate supply of drinking water is a catastrophe waiting to happen.
What if….?
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Vieques better find a solution soon. Salty [and now contaminated] water from Esperanza and rainwater were not enough to sustain the residents in the 70’s, let alone meet today’s demands. They cannot count on Navy ships to ferry water any longer.

prexplorer wrote:

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Ok, solamente estaba "cheqiando".
Question: Are Puerto Ricans driving any of the hybrid vehicles out on the market these days like the Toyota Prius or the Honda Insight? I know how they love Toyotas.

Seguro, chico.¿Por qué preguntas? Acuérdate que nosotros somos parte de Estados Unidos, lo mismo que tú tienes allá, lo tenemos acá pero muuuuucho más caro.

U_S_Mail wrote:

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He, je.

Interesante,¿no? Se niega a discutir la genitalia de Marc.

Jorge wrote:

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Seguro, chico.¿Por qué preguntas? Acuérdate que nosotros somos parte de Estados Unidos, lo mismo que tú tienes allá, lo tenemos acá pero muuuuucho más caro.

?Todavia estas despierto? Vine del trabajor a la casa y no puedo dormir porque no tengo sueno por haber tomado un medicamento que tiene efecto secundario.

"Anyways" lei que en Puerto Rico no estan comprando los carros hibridos porque estan demasiado caros. Pero queria confirmar la verdad.

Donde quiera todo se sigue poniendo caro. Hasta cuando seguira todo subiendo sin parar?

Dave Lopes wrote:

Donde quiera todo se sigue poniendo caro. Hasta cuando seguira todo subiendo sin parar?

Acuérdate que en una isla todo producto se paga muchas veces más caro que en tierra firme, por razones de acarreo y toda la cadena de servicios que eso conlleva. Si a eso le añades que nosotros pagamos porque el servicio sea confiable-tú me dirás.

Pagamos todo a precios de oro.

Por eso muchos puertorros se sorprenden con los precios que uds. pagan.

Jorge

Jorge wrote:

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Acuérdate que en una isla todo producto se paga muchas veces más caro que en tierra firme, por razones de acarreo y toda la cadena de servicios que eso conlleva. Si a eso le añades que nosotros pagamos porque el servicio sea confiable-tú me dirás.
Pagamos todo a precios de oro.
Por eso muchos puertorros se sorprenden con los precios que uds. pagan.
Jorge

De acuerdo.

There really isn't anything fun about this, but nevertheless it is a "fact":

Under the leadership of Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos, the Puerto Rican Nationalist Party, which advocated an end to U.S. colonialism and the independence of Puerto Rico, gained the respect and admiration of multiple sectors of the population. Unlike its predecessor, the Unionist Party that advocated independence early in its history but eventually withdrew that demand from its program, the Nationalist Party unconditionally proclaimed the inalienable right of the colonized people to independence. The Nationalist Party also became known for advocating the right of the colonized people to use any means necessary including the use of arms, to win the independence of Puerto Rico. The revolutionary impetus in Puerto Rico which is credited to the Nationalist Party was the main target of the colonizers' repressive agencies as they sought to destroy the independence movement.

Facing severe consequences, the Nationalist party stood firm in its quest. When the progressive movement in the U.S. experienced persecution in the late 1940's and early 1950's, the result of an anti-communist, anti-labor and racist witch-hunts spearheaded by the notorious Senator Joseph McCarthy, Puerto Ricans witnessed a more intense and brutal version of that same repressive campaign. People in the United States hardly knew that members of the Nationalist Party were systematically jailed and assassinated in Puerto Rico. Laws were created that gave the colonial police the "right" to gun down members of the Nationalist Party in plain view, without provocation.

Although Washington wanted to give the impression that these actions were executed exclusively by the colonial government, that is, an "internal matter among Puerto Ricans", the law mandated U.S. President Harry Truman to take direct charge in all matters concerning Puerto Rico. In addition, the presidential appointed colonial governor of Puerto Rico was required to consult directly with the White House.

At the beginning of October 1950, the intelligence of the Nationalist Party obtained information of a secret government plan to eliminate the independence movement; the tactics included banning the Nationalist Party, attacking offices and homes, arresting all members of the party, especially Pedro Albizu Campos. Washington officials sought to use "seditious conspiracy" laws to silence the most militant individuals with imprisonment and thus destroy the independence movement.

With knowledge of the imminent government plan to repress its existence, the experience of the Massacre of Río Piedras of 1935 and Ponce Massacre 1937, and having no alternative but to demonstrate dignity and exercise their right to self-defense, the Nationalist Party chose to take the initiative in landing the first blow.

On the morning of October 30, 1950, a young woman named Blanca Canales led an armed contingency of Nationalists towards the city of Jayuya where they attacked the headquarters of the colonial police. Once the Nationalists surrounded the police station, a brief gun battle ensued. The civil employees of the police were surprised and intimidated by the unexpected tenacity of these patriots. The police were ordered to surrender their arms and leave the building with their hands raised.

The people of Jayuya embraced the nationalists with sympathy for their brave act. Surrounded by the residents of the town, the freedom fighters raised the Puerto Rica flag that was strictly prohibited by colonial law. With weapon in hand, Blanca Canales prepared herself to address the crowd in the town plaza. Canales began her speech, inspiring everyone by shouting the solemn words of the historical fighter of Puerto Rico's independence, "Que viva Puerto Rico libre!”She then defiantly declared the independence of the Republic of Puerto Rico.

The decision to liberate Jayuya first was due to its strategic location in the mountains at the center of the island. It was thought that taking control of this municipality first would cut the supply lines to the enemy and would slow down troop reinforcements to the western portion of the island. Violent clashes between the police and nationalists also occurred in Utuado, Ponce, Mayagüez, Arecibo, Naranjito, Ciales, Peñuelas and others towns. In San Juan, the police attacked the headquarters of the Nationalist Party. Pedro Albizu Campos, Isabel Rosado and others undertook an armed battle until they were overcome by tear gas. The colonial government in San Juan imposed new repressive measures throughout Puerto Rico, including martial law. Military airplanes were deployed to bomb Jayuya in order to force the patriots to surrender. 70 percent of the city was destroyed, the result of the aerial bombing. The National Guard immediately pushed to suppress the uprising and regain control of Jayuya.

Well aware of the potential political impact news of the rebellion would have in the court of public opinion throughout the world the U.S. government imposed a news blackout of the situation in Puerto Rico. To silence the voice of the emerging struggle, there was a gradual but intense effort to twist the facts. In order to disguise the nature of events Truman characterized the conflict as "between Puerto Ricans."

This is not a complete summary of the events involving the independence movement or those events before and after the bombing of the city of Jayuya.

Good job and very educational facts....

¿Cómo estás? Leí tu reacción al chino. Me moría de la risa.

Jorge

Jorge wrote:

Good job and very educational facts....
¿Cómo estás? Leí tu reacción al chino. Me moría de la risa.
Jorge

Hola Jorge,?Como estas, hombre? No puedo aceptar el credito por lo que copie y poste aqui. Es informacion que lei en el "website" del
Partido Nacionalista de Puerto Rico. Aunque no soporto ningunos de los partidos, se que la informacion es correcto.

The highest peak in Puerto Rico is Cerro de Punta at 4,389 feet above sea level. It is short in comparison to the highest peak in the Caribbean in the Dominican Republic, Pico Duarte at 10,417 feet in the Cordillera Central. In fact the DR has the four highest peaks in the Caribbean, 3 of which are over 10,000 feet above sea level.

prexplorer wrote:

The highest peak in Puerto Rico is Cerro de Punta at 4,389 feet above sea level. It is short in comparison to the highest peak in the Caribbean in the Dominican Republic, Pico Duarte at 10,417 feet in the Cordillera Central. In fact the DR has the four highest peaks in the Caribbean, 3 of which are over 10,000 feet above sea level.

Compare to me, is high.

Jorge

prexplorer wrote:

The highest peak in Puerto Rico is Cerro de Punta at 4,389 feet above sea level. It is short in comparison to the highest peak in the Caribbean in the Dominican Republic, Pico Duarte at 10,417 feet in the Cordillera Central. In fact the DR has the four highest peaks in the Caribbean, 3 of which are over 10,000 feet above sea level.

Told 'ya 'bout that country. I'ts full of surprises. Love the Dominican Rep. and its people.

Jorge

Aqui yo, alla quien???