...knowledge of Puerto Rican history. The four islands were conquered by the Spanish in 1493 and became not only a major military base but also a slave port. The Spanish, African and native Taino’s created a hybrid race which became Puerto Ricans. By the late 1800s Puerto Rico, along with Cuba, was on its way to becoming an independent country, but was side-tract by the Spanish-American War. Through the Treaty of Paris, the islands were given to the U.S. which invaded Puerto Rico in 1898, and enforced a military rule until 1900. The government was then ruled by American civilians until the islands officially became a colony in 1917. With the new colony rule, American citizenship was imposed on the islanders along with the draft. The creation of the American colony allowed the U.S. to legally break apart the islands’ economy which it did successfully. By the 1940s the U.S. government implemented Operation Bootstrap, which promoted the illegal sterilization and guinea pig like usage of the Puerto Rican women and the attempt to Americanize the colony. “La Operacion” or the operation also included planned migrations from island to the continental U.S., especially into areas that required factory laborers, restaurant, hotel and other service jobs. In 1952 in order to keep peace within the U.N., the international community and Puerto Rico, the U.S. renamed the relationship from colony to commonwealth or “Estado Libre Asociado” (literally translated to Free Associated State). Puerto Rico...
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...Eastern Europe has its vodka; And Puerto Rico has its rum. Puerto Rico is famous for many things but it is probably best known for producing some of the world’s finest rums. Not lightly do they call this small island the rum capital of the world. Over 80 percent of the rum sold in the U.S. comes from Puerto Rico; it's the island's chief export. Puerto Ricans do not take it for granted that they live on an island that produces high-quality product, and they consume it without prejudice. It’s not a stretch to consider it an intrinsic part of the culture - and of the Caribbean’s as a whole - as much as wine is part of the French way of life, or vodka in Eastern Europe. Rum serves as a link to the past, both the mythical and the real; from the decks of pirate ships to the sugarcane fields of the centrals azucareras Rum is a staple in Puerto Rico. Puerto Rico is the biggest producer of rum in the world. The list of rums, from mixers to delicate liquid gold that rivals the world's finest brandies, include familiar names like Bacardi, Palo Viejo, Don Q, Ron Llave, Licor 43, and El Barrilito. Rum is such a part of Puerto Rico that there is a festival called Taste of Rum festival dedicated solely to Rum which is held annually. Since I can’t afford to take everyone to the festival as part of my presentation what I could afford to do was make some Coquito, a popular coconut and rum beverage traditionally served around the holidays throughout Puerto Rico. Everyone that makes Coquito has...
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...definition of culture is the total of knowledge, beliefs, experiences, values, attitudes, religion, hierarchies, objects and possessions obtained by a group of people through generations. Elements of culture include language, symbols, values, norms, laws, and beliefs. Culture can also by the “totality of socially transmitted behavior patterns, arts, beliefs, institutions, and all other products of human work and thought” (Culture, 2010, pg. 5) Culture of Spain Spain’s culture includes the personal beliefs of religion, the practices of the society, and the attitudes of the people. The Spanish culture has made adjustments to meet the demands of the international and the way of doing business in Europe, but retains much of its older, more comfortable traditions as well. Spain is relatively consistent in its population ethnicity, unlike Germany in which one must bear a German family name to be a citizen. Spain’s ethnicity varies in itself because the different regions within the country. The influence of the Moors from centuries ago still plays a part in the architecture and beliefs of some people. Spain embraces its art and architecture that consists of aqueducts, castles, historic churches, and housing. The largest cities, such as Barcelona, still maintain buildings that are both traditional in style and features. The cities also maintain their small and narrow streets. Various Elements of the Spanish Culture Spain has a rich linguistic heritage. Spain has four official...
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... | |International market entry to Puerto Rico | | | |International Retailing | |Tuesday 12th March 2013 | | | |Zoe Cole | |Aoife Hughes | |Tinuola Omoyele | | | | | Contents Terms of Reference / Executive Summary 2 Introduction 3 Main Body / Findings 4 References 10 Terms of Reference / Executive Summary In this report, we propose IKEA expand its international market into San Juan, Puerto Rico, South America as mode of entry. The purpose of this report is to make a case for the expansion of IKEA into a new market. The reason we chose Puerto Rico is because the research has already been completed for such a move, and only narrowly missed out to the Dominican Republic as a new destination for the self confessed flat-pack-giants. Zoe, Tinuola and I hope that our proposal will convince you that Puerto Rico is a good move and hopefully the next...
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...failed to focus consistently on rebuilding the devastated island of Puerto Rico, home to 3.4 million US Citizens, after the tropical storm Hurricane Maria took place. Two months after the disaster the lights still remain off in even the most bustling cities of Puerto Rico, more than 50% of the population still live without electricity, and 100% of those with power experience constant blackouts. The innocent citizens of Puerto Rico have essentially been left for dead by their own federal government, and despite the efforts of Puerto Rican Officials to raise money for the island, the funds raised so far are nowhere near what is needed to provide and rebuild for Puerto Rico's commonwealth. Part of the reason why Puerto Rico...
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...a new global market. During this time the team developed a business strategy to promote DCC and bring its product line to Puerto Rico. Early on DCC had to conduct a regional analysis, country analysis, and an organization and product or service analysis. Regional Analysis Regional Alliances and Economic Integration Puerto Rico is just one of many Caribbean countries, which make up the Caribbean Community and Common Market (CARICOM). This regional integration between Caribbean countries, formed in 1973. According to the United States Trade International Commission (2008), “The purpose of regional integration is to achieve economic gains through free trade flow and investments between neighboring countries often by lowering or eliminating tariffs against imports from fellow member countries. These actions increase duty free trade, tourism, movement of labor, and the flow of capital across national borders, reducing the possibility of conflict. Regional integration promotes global business in that it removes, in stages or altogether, previous barriers to foreign investments and other business ventures” (Trade policy for Development). Duty free access and tax incentives encourage the United States firms to invest heavily in Puerto Rico to assist in promoting Puerto Rico's prosperous trade. “Puerto Rico’s industries include pharmaceuticals, electronics, textiles, petrochemicals, processed foods, clothing and...
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...Puerto Ricans Right to Vote Since 1898, after the Spanish-American War, North America has been in control of Puerto Rico. The Jones-Shafroth Act in 1917 only furthered Puerto Rico’s relationship with America, allowing Puerto Ricans to claim U.S. Citizenship. Even though Puerto Ricans House of Delegates all voted against the passing of the Act, the Act was still passed. According to HuffPost Latino Voices, 51% of Puerto Ricans would like to keep their relationship with the United States, leaving 49% of the population wanting to claim independence. Puerto Ricans have been denied the right to Vote for President of the United States, in which who controls limitations and laws that these citizens have to live by. In this paper, I would like...
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...During his second voyage, Christopher Columbus landed in Puerto Rico in 1493, naming it San Juan Bautista. The Spanish granted settlement rights to Juan Ponce de León, who became the first governor. In 1519 Caparra had to be relocated to a nearby coastal islet with a healthier environment; it was renamed Puerto Rico ("Rich Port") for its harbor, among the world's best natural bays. The two names were switched over the centuries: the island became Puerto Rico and its capital San Juan. The United States anglicized the name to "Porto Rico" when it occupied the island in 1898 after the Spanish-American War. This spelling was discontinued in 1932. Puerto Ricans are a Caribbean people who regard themselves as citizens of a distinctive island nation in spite of their colonial condition and U.S. citizenship. This sense of uniqueness also shapes their migrant experience and relationship with other ethnoracial groups in the United States. However, this cultural nationalism coexists with a desire for association with the United States as a state or in the current semiautonomous commonwealth status. Puerto Rico is the easternmost and smallest of the Greater Antilles, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the north and the Caribbean Basin to the south. Puerto Rico is a crucial hemispheric access point. It was thus a valuable acquisition for European powers and the United States. Puerto Rico retains its strategic importance, housing the U.S. Army Southern Command and other military facilities...
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...Even though Puerto Rico seems to be a great place, you can drink at the age of eighteen. Puerto Rico is located In Northeastern Caribbean, and it’s located East of the Dominican Republic. Puerto Rico is only a hundred miles long and 35 miles wide. The population of Puerto Rico is 3,725,789 people (Rivera). Puerto Rico is in the Caribbean sea, it is between the Caribbean sea and the North Atlantic ocean and is east of the Dominican. It can be found on a map in South America and in the Car Caribbean. Puerto Rico is mostly mountains with coastal plans in the north. It stays 70 to 80 in Puerto Rico. The tropical marine mild...
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...there are foreign and domestic born Latino groups. The Latino population is growing at a high rate in the United States. There are eight different Latino groups, which are Mexican, Puerto Rican, Dominican, Colombian, Ecuadorian Salvadoran Peruvian and Guatemalan. In regards to the literature review on Latino experience I have gathered in the semester is that. Puerto Ricans historically have been the 2nd largest Latino population in the New York City. I know from personal knowledge that the Cubans that are domestic born are the richest among all the Hispanic groups right now in 2015. Cuban’s Latino group is at the top in regards to socio economic and educational attainment. In Latino studies and survey’s focuses on comparing socio economic conditions and cultural conditions and problems found within in each primary Latino group. Latino group on the whole still control a small portion of wealth in New York City compared to non Hispanic White, Black, and Asian city residents. The socio economic lower income levels among Latinos maybe at least partially because of lower education attainment compared with Asian, Black and non Hispanic whites. Approximately two thirds of New York City Latinos over the age of 25 reported having no college education, which is higher than Asian, Black and non Hispanic. Puerto Ricans are also the only national group in the Latino population where the majority of respondents were born in the United States. For all other national groups being Latino generally...
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...On 1460 in Spain, Juan Ponce de leon was born. He led the expedition for gold in Europe. He eventually ended up in what we now call Florida. He was born in poor but noble family at Santervás de Campos, Spain, in 1460. He was a page at the court of Aragon, where he learned how read, write, talk, etc. He also learned religion and military tactics. Later on he became a soldier and fought against the Moors in Granada. Like most people, he wanted fame and fortune through exploring. People think that he began his quest as part of Christopher Columbus's second expedition in 1493. Later on he used the skills in the military to take control of villages and tribes in the Caribbean. In the modern day Haiti and Dominican Republic, Ponce de Leóń built...
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...In my journal entry of a subordinate group member I will be talking about is Puerto Rican. I remember when I was a young girl moving from Puerto Rico to the United States. My family and I were moving to Maine from Puerto Rico. I was very sad to be moving away from my home to a new place where I didn’t know anyone and didn’t know what to expect. My family was dealing with a lot in Puerto Rico, we had lost our home and they lost their jobs. So we had no choice to move to the United States. My trip to Portland, Maine was unforgettable. When we got on the plane to go to the United States it was very scary, since I had never been on an airplane before. We took off from the runway to go to the United States; I was looking out the window. I could see so much from air, everything looked so small. I was so sad that we were leaving our home, but my mom started talking about our history. Back in the Spanish-American War of 1898, Puerto Rico was ceded by Spain to the United States. When the 1900’s came around the U.S. Congress established a civil government on the island. In result of this Puerto Ricans began to migrate to the United States, and almost immediately after this the island became a U.S. protectorate. It was such a long trip to Portland, Maine. We had to land in Philadelphia International Airport for a three hour layover. I found it very interesting, the airport was so big and many different kinds of people in the airport. It was time to board the plane to get to Portland...
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...English 102 10 March 2008 Puerto Rico walks away from commonwealth. I will not pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands. This must be the words of thousands of Puerto Ricans living in the island today wishing that their small island would once and for all become free from the colonization of the United States. Puerto Rico has been living under U.S. domination for the past 92 years and it’s considered the last nation in Latin America that is still living in colonization. Puerto Ricans want to be free and should be allowed to be free; to have the opportunity to vote for the president who sends its young people to war, to have their own currency, to fly one flag in all their schools and finally to feel pride in being an independent nation and not labeled with terms like “territory” and “commonwealth”. Bigger and more powerful nations that inhabit smaller nations for various benefits should never deny a nation’s culture and roots, instead in these modern times people should be allowed to govern themselves and be independent nations. In the midst of the struggle over status (U.S commonwealth or Independency) only one clear realization can come of this, Puerto Rico ought to be independent and refuse commonwealth to the United States of America. One of the many benefits citizens from all democratic countries enjoy is the ability to choose their chief in command. As a commonwealth under the United States, Puerto Rican citizens cannot...
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...Should Puerto Rico Become a State? Why Puerto Rico should become a state? This topic has been controversial for a while not only for the residents of Puerto Rico, but also for the residents of the United States. All coins have two faces and stories have two sides, and this is the case of this controversy. In this essay, I will discuss pros and cons of Puerto Rico becoming a state, I will also present my point of view. It will take a careful analysis and serious discussion, may be even national consensus before the moment of admission of a new state into the United States. Becoming a state is not something that happens just because the residents of Puerto Rico agree with, but understanding the history and agreeing with the U.S. terms, Puerto Rico should become the fifty first state of the United States. The Puerto Rican government should encourage the citizens and work harder for the statehood. As a Puerto Rican living in the United States and having my love ones in the Island, I feel the government in Puerto Rico need to make progress and give more encouragement to Puerto Rico to become a state. Puerto Rico became United States territory in 1889 during the Spanish-American war. The first year of the 20th century were marked as the struggle to obtain grater democratic rights from the United States. In 1950, the president Truman signed what is known as a Public Act 600, which allowed Puerto Rico to draft their own constitution, establishing the commonwealth of Puerto Rico; the...
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...Nature Disasters; Earthquake, Volcano and Flood Name: Titania Proctor Institution: Park University Date: 07/10/2015 Nature Disasters Abstract A nature disaster is any catastrophic event that is caused by the natural processes of the earth. The severity of a disaster is measured in lives lost, economic loss, and the ability of the population to rebuild. All natural disasters cause loss in some way. Depending on the severity, lives can be lost in any number of disasters. Some disasters cause more loss of life than others, and population density affects the death count as well. Prediction of earthquake Long term forecasting founded on the knowledge of place where the earthquakes have taken place previously. In order to study the occurrence of earthquake, the knowledge of the current tectonic setting, geological records and the history records are analyzed critically to establish locations and occurrence intervals of earthquake. Pale seismology and seismic gaps are the most crucial aspect when carrying out analysis. Paleoseismology is the study of the earthquakes that have occurred before. Through the analysis of the offset in layers of sediment near the fault zones, it becomes very easy to predict the occurrence intervals of earthquakes. If it is established that earthquakes have interval recurrence of a hundred years, and there is no available records of earthquakes in the last 100 years, then a long- term forecast is done. Through the effect, effort can be undertaken...
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