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Bermuda Triangle Facts – or Fiction?
One of the few Bermuda Triangle Facts that can be confirmed is the Bermuda Triangle location. In fact, the location of the Bermuda Triangle is somewhat arbitrary as well. There are no official boundaries. However, the triangle is generally assumed to run from Bermuda to Puerto Rico to Miami and back to Bermuda.
A fact that is unexplained about the Bermuda Triangle is that electro-magnetic compasses that normally point to the magnetic north pole, point to the true north pole when used inside the area of the Bermuda Triangle. This phenomena happens in only one place other than the Bermuda Triangle – the Devil’s Sea off the east coast of Asia.
The term Bermuda Triangle was in fact first used in an Argosy Magazine article written by Vincent H. Gaddis in 1964. Since that time, a number of “nicknames” have immerged for the Bermuda Triangle – Limbo of the Lost, Hoodoo Sea, and even Devil’s Triangle – some coined in literature.
One fact is undeniable about the Bermuda Triangle. There have been a number of strange and sometimes unexplained disappearances in the Triangle. The tale of Flight 19 – a group of five Navy torpedo bombers and one search plane disappeared in the Bermuda Triangle area (perhaps!) – is the most notorious of these.
However, there have been strange occurrences observed in the area of the Bermuda Triangle as well. Even as far back as the 1492 crossing of the Atlantic by Christopher Columbus, these have been recorded. Columbus documented in his logs of strange occurrences with his compass in the area that we now consider the Bermuda Triangle.
Another fact about the Bermuda Triangle that is undeniable is that the area has claimed over 1,000 lives in the past 100 years. Some of these are a result of “human error” in navigating the area. However there are always suspicious or unexplained disappearances happening in the Bermuda Triangle.
There is a vast array of lore surrounding the existence of the Bermuda Triangle. Some of this stems from the idea that with-in the Bermuda Triangle lies the lost city of Atlantis in the depths of the Atlantic Ocean. Off the coast of Bimini, there is a set of underwater steps believed to be part of that civilization. Little exploration can be done because the Bermuda Triangle includes some of the deepest trenches in the Atlantic Ocean – much too deep to explore.
Today, thousands of passages are made through the Bermuda Triangle every year. Virtually every Caribbean cruise originating from the east coast of North America passes through part of the Bermuda Triangle. Modern planes fly to the Caribbean hotspots and from southern United States to Europe through the Bermuda Triangle. Perhaps the next time you travel through the Bermuda Triangle by air or sea you will think of the lost civilization of Atlantis and her mighty power?
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David La Mole Ortiz-Puerto Rican percussion treasure
Puerto Rican conga legend, David La Mole Ortiz performed for me on November 17, 2006 in his home in Puerto Rico. He demonstrated his technicque that has made his the most sought out teacher in PR. Some of his students are Giovanni Hidalgo, Anthony Carillo, Richie Flores, Jimmy Morales
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Metallica Puerto Rico Live! – World Magnetic Tour 2010 (720p)
For Whom The Bell Tolls and Fuel from Metallica, Performing Live! in San Juan Puerto Rico, March 14 2010! Best concert in PR ever! RATE THIS VIDEO NOW!
Gran Canaria – Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico can almost be described as a mini Playa del Ingles. Most of the bars around the resorts have some form of entertainment. Earlier in the evenings you will find huge screen televisions showing various programmes from all over Europe, usually British comedy shows… but also football matches. As the evening draws on, the DJs take up their posts, and you can bop along until the early hours. There’s always a varied type of entertainment happening… quizzes, karaoke, cabaret, and even darts tournaments. The larger bars have a dance floor, and rely upon the DJ for the entertainment. They usually don’t close until it starts getting quiet, which can mean a long night. You’ll also notice that some of the complexes will invite you in to share their in-house entertainment.
Night clubs tend to open nearer midnight and stay open for an hour or so longer than the bars. You’ll notice that the drinks are more expensive, and there’s usually an entrance fee at weekends. But look out for the promoters during the week – as they give away free entrance tickets. The Europa center at the top of the main hill offers a more family orientated atmosphere, especially during the high season, when the young-adult crew tend to stay down with the bottom center. For a bit of peace and quiet, then stroll to the main harbour to the left of the beach. There you can pull up a chair, and sip a good local wine or beer whilst watching the world go by.
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New York Hotels – Choosing Your Hotel Location
Whether it’s your first time to New York or your fiftieth, you’ll never tire of what this city has to offer! There’s always a new show to see or a new sight to explore. In fact, there is so much to see and do in this city, that it is literally impossible to see everything. You might just have to come back again – at least you will want to, as NYC is a city that will capture and mesmerise you from the moment you land until the moment you depart.
Now onto the important stuff – booking your hotel. If you’re not lucky enough to have family or friends in NYC you can bunk in with, you’ll have to find accommodation. New York hotels are the most popular accommodation in the city. As one of the most visited cities in the world, New York hotels are always in high demand and can be very expensive, especially if you choose to stay in the city centre.
New York hotels in Manhattan
Manhattan is the heart of NYC. It is actually an island on the Hudson River and this is where you’ll find all the city’s top sights, shopping, theatres, nightlife – pretty much everything that New York has to offer can be found in Manhattan.
Manhattan is huge and has several districts and the elongated island is divided into three main ones – Uptown, Downtown and Midtown.
As the name suggests Midtown occupies the middle stretch of the island and is divided up further into: the Theatre District (home of Broadway, Times Square, Hell’s Kitchen, Madison Square Gardens), Midtown East (location of Empire State Building and Grand Central Station), and the Chelsea Garment District and Gramercy.
Uptown Manhattan is considered anything north of 59th Street. (To go “Uptown” in NY, is to go “north”). Upper Manhattan is made up of the Upper East Side, the Upper West Side, Harlem, Roosevelt Island and Central Park.
Downtown Manhattan is considered to be anything located south of 14th Street. (If you are going “Downtown” in NY, remember you are going south). Downtown Manhattan is probably one of the most popular hotel locations along with Midtown Manhattan. It is made up of the districts: Lower Manhattan – the very southern tip of Manhattan. This district is home to Wall Street, Ground Zero, South Street Seaport and Battery Park where you can catch a ferry to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.
Just north of Lower Manhattan you’ll find the trendy Tribeca District and the bustling Chinatown district. Soho can be found north of Canal Street and is a fantastic shopping destination. Greenwich Village, East Village and the Lower East Side are more residential but also popular for their bars, clubs and restaurants.
No matter where you stay in Manhattan, you won’t be far from a subway station, so you’ll have no hassle getting around. However staying in this central location comes at a price. Manhattan hotels tend to have the most expensive hotel rooms you’re likely to come across. Hotel rooms are really small (especially around Times Square!) compared to other cities, buy hey, you are in NYC, how much time will you really spend in your hotel room!?
New York hotels outside Manhattan
If you do want to stretch your Dollar a bit further, then there are other options. Consider staying in a New York hotel outside of Manhattan. Four other boroughs namely; Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens and Staten Island together with Manhattan make up New York City and have excellent transport connections to Manhattan.
Brooklyn is one of the most popular boroughs to stay in. It’s very well connected to NYC by subway and has tonnes of hotels, which may be more affordable. Brooklyn could actually be a city in its own right and is one of the most populous boroughs in NYC.
The Queens borough is in fact the geographical heart of NYC and home to two major airports – JFK International Airport and La Guardia Airport. It is the most ethnic and diverse part of the city and has a genuine laid back and relaxed appeal about it.
The Bronx is located north of Manhattan and is the only NY borough located on mainland America! Like the other boroughs, it is very well connected to the city centre via the subway and the Metro North trains. The Bronx has a character and charm all of its own and has pockets of Dominican, Mexican, Puerto Rican and Irish neighbourhoods. Yankee Stadium, the Bronx Zoo, Woodlawn Cemetery and the New York Botanical Gardens are located here.
Staten Island is the most suburban of all the boroughs and is a pleasant passenger ferry ride from Manhattan. Staten Island may be a good choice for you if you’re arriving or departing from nearby Newark Airport.
The best advice on booking hotels in New York is to book early. By doing so, you may get a nice Manhattan hotel at a good price. Also try to avoid busy times in the city, like the NYC Marathon, 4th July, Thanksgiving and New Years Eve when hotel rooms tend to skyrocket.
Hope you find the perfect New York hotel for your stay.
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Calle 13 Tributo Policia de Puerto Rico
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Olga Tañon: Evolution Tour Puerto Rico 2008
Olga Tañon: Evolution Tour Puerto Rico 2008 Concierto San Juan, Puerto Rico
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Spry Spanish – Learning the Basics of the Spanish Language
It’s not a requirement, you won’t need to become proficient in the language to get what you want in Puerto Rico, but having a general grasp of key Spanish words and phrases can get you out of confusing situation and, at times, help you get to exactly where you need to be.
Note: If all else fails, just say, “Habla Ingles?” for, “Do you speak English,” and hope that the answer is “yes.”
The basics are nearly universal, but worth mentioning because they adhere to a code of overall politeness that any tourist visiting the country should observe.
For a request say, “Por favor” (Please).
To refuse something say, “No, gracias” (No, thank you)
When giving a compliment say, “Gracias” (Thank you)
When accepting a compliment say, “De nada” (You’re welcome)
Because your Spanish may still be a little rough, learning and applying a set of apologies will make you appear earnest and afford you some slack while you’re attempting to conquer the language.
“I don’t understand.” – “No entiendo.”
“Please speak more slowly.” – “Hable lento, pro favor.”
“I’m sorry.” – “Lo siento.”
“I don’t know.” – “No lo se.”
There are a myriad of routes you can take to greet someone, but for the sake of memorizations and all things simple, opting for the basics will never disappoint.
For “Hello,” say, “Hola.”
For “Goodbye,” say, “Adios.”
To ask for someone’s name say, “Como se llama?”
To give your name say, “Mi nombre es…”
Questions, whether you’re posing or responding, are commonly a source of confusion. It’s very easy to mix them up, confuse them, and use them in the wrong scenarios. That’s why we recommend taking a few flashcards to the problem and branding them into memory.
Where (is/are)? – Donde (esta/estan)?
Who? – Quien?
Why? – Por que?
What? – Que?
How (much)? – Cuanto (cuesta)?
What time is it? – Que hora es?
While most luxury resorts in Puerto Rico, Gran Melia Puerto Rico included, offer a bilingual staff, it is still a good idea to familiarize one’s self to a handful of simple hotel terms.
For “Swimming pool,” say, “La alberca.”
For “Bed,” say, “Coma.”
For “Bathroom,” say, “El bano.”
For “Open,” say, “Abierto.”
For “Closed,” say, “Cerrado.”
For “I have a problem,” say, “Tengo problema.”
Foods in Spanish have gradually seeped their way into English and, as a result, are fairly easy to recall.
Coffee – “Caf?”
Milk – “Leche”
Wine – “Vino” (red/tinto, white/blanco)
Beer – “Cerveza”
Water – “Agua”
Egg – “Huevo”
Cheese – “Queso”
Bread – “Pan”
Days of the week, like questions, are easy to mix up and forget.
Sunday – “Domingo”
Monday – “Lunes”
Tuesday – “Martes”
Wednesday – “Miercoles”
Thursday – “Jueves”
Friday – “Viernes”
Saturday – “Sabado”
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Oceanic Trenches
The Challenger Deep in the Marianas Trench adjacent to the Philippines is the deepest place on earth, reaching 10.7 km below the surface, a vertical relief greater than that of Mount Everest. The Puerto Rican Trench reaches a depth of 8.4 km. The 5,900 km Peru-Chile Trench is the longest; it is bordered by volcanoes on South America.
It was not until the modern concept of plate tectonics was developed that an understanding of how oceanic trenches form was established. These trenches are associated with both earthquakes and volcanic activity and are the result of the interaction of two crustal plates, one sliding under the other and descending. As the underlying plate moves downward at a steep angle into hotter regions of the earth (a process known as subduction),pulled by convection currents and gravity, a trench is formed where one plate slides below the other. Subduction produces additional heat by friction. Heat causes the plate to melt, and the resulting molten material (magma) rises to the surface, erupts, and builds volcanoes.
The downward movement also causes earthquakes. Where two oceanic plates converge,a volcanic island arc system of basaltic rock develops in the direction of the downward-dipping plate, such as occurs in the Aleutian Islands. An oceanic-continental interaction creates mountains as sea sediments are squeezed and raised upward, and volcanoes as a result of the melting of the inclined plate.
In this situation the molten material rises through the mountains, is contaminated by the surrounding rocks, and erupts high on the mountains to form andesite volcanoes.Trenches are relatively steeper on the landward side and gentler on the ocean basin side.Sediments accumulating in the trench derived from the erosion of the adjacent continent tend to be thicker on the landward side. The oceanic trenches are home to famous hydrothermal vent faunas.
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