3 cleared of cruelty charges in pet massacre Sep 11, 2008
BAYAMON, Puerto Rico - A Puerto Rican judge on Wednesday found a contractor and two of his workers not guilty of animal cruelty in a highly publicized massacre of dogs and cats seized from a housing project and hurled off a bridge last year. Following weeks of testimony, Superior Court Judge Miguel Fabre ruled prosecutors did not show sufficient evidence to make a finding of guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, telling the court that investigators had no witnesses linking the trio to the pets'... (MSNBC -- International)
Weekend Fights Sep 1, 2008
BAYAMON, Puerto Rico (AP) Ivan Calderon, Puerto Rico, stopped Hugo Cazares, Mexico, 7, to retain his WBO light flyweight title; Roman Martinez, Puerto Rico, stopped Santos Benavides, Nicaragua, 6, to win the WBO NABO super featherweight title; Eric Morel, Puerto Rico, outpointed Heriberto Ruiz, Mexico, to win the vacant WBO NABO bantamweight title; Euri Gonzalez, Dominican Republic, stopped Edwin Vazquez, Puerto Rico, 2, to win the WBO Latino welterweight title. MONTERREY, Mexico (AP) Cristian... (International Herald Tribune)
Islanders and RailHawks Aug 4, 2008
Advertisements ISLANDERS 1, RAILHAWKS 0: Christian Arrieta headed in a goal off an assist by Jonny Steele in the 38th minute Sunday to lift the Puerto Rico Islanders over the Carolina Railhawks at Bayamon, Puerto Rico. The RailHawks' newest acquisition, Ron Cerritos, made his debut at forward alongside Hamed Diallo, and Joey Worthen returned to the Carolina starting lineup at defender after being sidelined by a hamstring injury for most of the season. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Fight Schedule Jul 2, 2008
At Bayamon, Puerto Rico, Ivan Calderon, Puerto Rico, vs. Hugo Cazares, Mexico, 12, for Calderon's WBO junior flyweight title. At California Sur, Mexico, Raul Garcia, Mexico, vs. Jose Luis Varela, Venezuela, 12, for garcia's IBF minimumweight title. (International Herald Tribune)
Figueroa, Megaloudis Compete for Puerto Rico in World Cup Qualifier Jun 20, 2008
Bayamon, Puerto Rico - Former Stony Brook men's soccer players '08 and '06 both played significant minutes in Puerto Rico's stunning tie of heavily favored Honduras in front of 8,000 fans at Bayamon Stadium on June 14. Figueroa, who started both of Puerto Rico's qualifying matches against Honduras, helped his country to a surprising 2-1 lead of Honduras. (Goseawolves.org)
LOCAL STATE NATION WORLD Jun 1, 2008
Mrs. Clinton, who is trying despite the odds against her to catch up to Barack Obama in the race for the Democratic presidential nomination, visited with Laura Santiago Suarez and Carlos Rivera Figueroa, residents of a public housing project in Bayamon. Mrs. Clinton and her husband, former President Clinton, also met with a family that received federal aid after Hurricane Georges in 1998. (Scranton Times, PA)
Puerto Rico inmates cast early ballots for Dem. primary May 31, 2008
BAYAMON, Puerto Rico (AP) Arturo Vazquez is locked up for assault and robbery, but he and hundreds of other prisoners may have a say in choosing the next president of the United States, casting early ballots Friday in Puerto Rico's key Democratic primary. Along with only two U.S. states, this Spanish-speaking Caribbean territory lets imprisoned felons vote. (USA Today)
Bill Clinton: Puerto Rico matters in '08 May 29, 2008
"They offer and offer," Sanchez said after Clinton spoke at a college in Bayamon. "But when it comes down to it, they come here looking for votes and leave.". (MSNBC -- Politics)
Clinton pushes on in Puerto Rico May 28, 2008
Residents of a public housing project in Bayamon, the couple talked about their 21-year-old son, Jonathan, a soldier awaiting redeployment for another tour in Iraq. Sitting in the living room of their apartment, Clinton said that once she is president she will end the war so "you will not have to worry about him going back to Iraq.". (San Francisco Chronicle)
Today on the presidential campaign trail May 25, 2008
BAYAMON, Puerto Rico (AP) Barack Obama told veterans he can't understand why Republican John McCain opposes legislation that would provide college scholarships to people who have served in the U.S. military. "Now, let me be clear: No one can dispute John McCain's love for this country or his concern for veterans. But here's what I don't understand. I don't understand why John McCain would side with George Bush and oppose our plan to make college more affordable for our veterans," the Democratic... (Syracuse.com)
Obama says Clinton "stirring up" Florida controversy May 25, 2008
U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) speaks during a campaign event at the University of Puerto Rico in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, May 24, 2008. (REUTERS/Ana Martinez). (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Obama accepts Clinton explanation May 25, 2008
Barack Obama, May 2008 (Joe Raedle/file, Getty Images) BAYAMON, Puerto Rico (AP) - Barack Obama seems inclined to excuse Hillary Clinton's reference yesterday to the 1968 assassination of Robert Kennedy as a simple misstep. Clinton's remark was in the context of an explanation of why she is remaining in the race for the Democratic nomination amid suggestions she should drop out. (FOX23.com, OK)
POLITICAL DISPUTE: McCain, Obama spar on vet benefits May 25, 2008
Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama speaks to veterans groups in Bayamon, Puerto Rico. Guidelines: You share in the USA TODAY community, so please keep your comments smart and civil. (USA Today)
Portland 2, Puerto Rico 2 May 17, 2008
BAYAMON, Puerto Rico -- A late goal by Chris Brown helped the Portland Timbers overcome a two-goal deficit to earn a 2-2 draw against the Puerto Rico Islanders at Juan Ramon Loubriel Stadium on Friday night. Substitute Bryan Little set up Brown's goal in the 83rd minute with a long cross from the left corner. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Romario announces his retirement from soccer world Apr 15, 2008
Miami FC's Romario of Brazil gestures during the United Soccer League (USL) match against Puerto Rico Islanders at Juan Ramon Loubriel Stadium in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, in this Septermber 10, 2006. (Xinhua/Reuters File Photo). (Xinhuanet, China)
Muller, Megaloudis, Figueroa, Puerto Rico To Face Dominican Republic in World Cup Qualifier Mar 27, 2008
Bayamon, Puerto Rico - Former Stony Brook men's soccer players (Bay Shore, N.Y.) and (Queens, N.Y.) and current junior (Caguas, Puerto Rico) and the Puerto Rico National Team will face the Dominican Republic tonight in a FIFA 2010 World Cup Qualifying match. The winner will move on to face Honduras in the second leg of the tournament. (Goseawolves.org)
Globe-trotters Mar 21, 2008
Raising money for the Roberto Clemente Sports City charity, they split 5-4 games with Pittsburgh, losing March 20 in San Juan (thanks to a Bernie Carbo error) and then winning the next day at Bayamon, in large part thanks to Carlton Fisk's three-run homer. More than 20 years passed before the next foreign adventure, when the Sox played the Houston Astros in Santo Domingo in 2000. (Boston Globe)
Trial ordered in Puerto Rico pet massacre Feb 7, 2008
BAYAMON, Puerto Rico - A judge on Wednesday ordered the owner of an animal control company and two of his employees to stand trial for animal cruelty charges for the massacre in October of about 80 seized pets that were hurled off a bridge. Following several days of hearings, Superior Court Judge Nelson Canabal ruled there was sufficient evidence for Julio Diaz, owner of Animal Control Solutions, and the two employees to stand trial for the pet massacre. (MSNBC -- International)
Soccer's Rodriguez Earns Playing Time With Puerto Rican National Team Jan 16, 2008
Rodriguez, who closed out her freshman season in 2007, spent two weeks in Bayamon, Puerto Rico training and playing games as part of the second round of the CONCACAF qualifying tournament for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China. The team lost a two-game aggregate series to Trinidad o on away goal differential. (Uhcougars.com)
Obituaries -- Jan. 9, 2008 Jan 11, 2008
Services will be conducted in Los Angeles Cemetery, Bayamon, Puerto Rico. The Wakelee Memorial Funeral Home, 167 Wakelee Avenue, Ansonia, handled the arrangements. (Huntington Herald, CT)
Twenty-Six Arrest Orders Issued Today for Copyright Violations Dec 19, 2007
The arrests took place in the municipalities of Bayamon, Vega Baja, Morovis, Mayaguez, Hatillo, Quebradillas, Ponce, Guayanilla and Carolina, Puerto Rico. According to the indictment, the defendants infringed copyright laws by reproducing and distributing works such as music CDs and DVDs, for the purpose of commercial advantage or private financial gain. (PR Newswire)
Members of Chinese Alien Smuggling Organization Arrested Nov 28, 2007
On Nov. 15, 2007, ICE agents arrested 12 defendants in the municipalities of Rincon, Ponce, Las Piedras, Carolina, Bayamon and Vega Baja, Puerto Rico. Two defendants, Xirong Feng and Hongwei He, remain at large. (PR Newswire)
Schneider named AVCA first-team All-American Nov 27, 2007
5-7, Bayamon, Puerto Rico Allie Cherven, Truman State, MB, Jr., 6-1, St. Charles, MO Carlie Christensenaska Omaha, MB, Sr., 6-0, Omaha, NE Sharea Drawn, Cal State San Bernardino, MB, Sr., 6-0, Sun City, CA Katie Gangelhoff%, Minnesota Duluth, S, Jr., 5-8, South St. Paul, MN Ashley Martin%, Florida Southern, RS/Opp. Jr., 6-1, St. Petersburg, FL Monica Miesner^, Washburn, OH, Jr., 5-11, Florissant, MO Jillian Ohrmanral Missouri, MB, Sr., 6-0, Independence, MO Allyson Riley*, Grand Valley State,... (Wwuvikings.com)
Obituaries for Saturday, October 20, 2007 Oct 20, 2007
BAYAMON, Puerto Rico Sgt. 1st Class Cristobal H. Morales, 42, of Bayamon and formerly of La Crosse, died at his home Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2007. A memorial service will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Onalaska (Wis. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Slideshow | Anibal Acevedo Vila Oct 15, 2007
Puerto Rico's governor, Anibal Acevedo Vila, left, consoles a government employee who worked for an agency that was shut down in Bayamon, Puerto Rico, on May 4, 2006. Puerto Rico moved closer to resolving a partial government shutdown as the island's Senate voted to impose a sales tax of 5. (The Miami Herald)
Post 19 bound for Legion World Series Aug 29, 2007
On Aug. 20 they won the eight-team Southeast Regional crown by defeating Bayamon, Puerto Rico Post 48 to earn their berth in the World Series, matching what the 1995 team accomplished. The 95 squad reached the event s final four in Fargo, N.D., but the title was garnered by Hawaii. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Post 19 faces Rockport (Ind.) in World Series opener Aug 24, 2007
I have an idea of what to expect, McKeel said last Monday soon after his Post 19 team had rallied past Bayamon, Puerto Rico in the Southeast finals. We know they have a good team and in an area where American Legion baseball is very competitive. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
World Series Week Arrives Aug 22, 2007
If Cherryville beats the boys from Puerto Rico (Bayamon) in today s regional final, it will make a return appearance to Bartlesville. Seven other regional finals will be held today to determine the field for the 2007 ALWS tournament. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Notes: Ortiz could need surgery Aug 22, 2007
"There's a lot of history in that league," said Bochy, who played for Bayamon in 1980. "To think that there's going to be no winter ball in Puerto Rico is a huge surprise to me." Bochy praised winter ball as a great development tool for aspiring players. (MLB.com -- San Francisco Giants)
Post 19 awaits winner of Bayamon, Cherryville Aug 21, 2007
Columbia Post 19 s undefeated mark in the Southeastern American Legion Tournament was halted by Bayamon, Puerto Rico 9-1 on Sunday, but the Tennessee state champs are just one win from a trip to the World Series. Post 19 will play Monday one hour following the completion of a noon game between the tourney s other two remaining teams, Bayamon and Cherryville, N.C. ... Fiser did face three batters in Bayamon s six-run fifth inning. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Post 19 pitchers shutdown Tuscaloosa Aug 17, 2007
7-6 and Bayamon, Puerto Rico scored five in the top of the ninth to cushion a 10-6 win over Gainesville, Ga. Columbia 5. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Chargers notch close victory over Post 19 Aug 13, 2007
The other first round game has Georgia runner-up Gainesville against Bayamon, Puerto Rico. Story created Aug 12, 2007 - 23:43:18 EDT.. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
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The opposite bracket consists of Florida, South Carolina, Bayamon Post 48 of Puerto Rico (31-5) and Georgia champions. From left are three leaders in American Legion baseball who have provided more than a combined 100 years of volunteer service for their respective American Legion posts. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
U.S. toll in Iraq Jul 14, 2007
Ortiz, Maria I, 40, Army Capt.; Bayamon, Puerto Rico. For a list of all U.S. troops who have died in Iraq, see. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Priest gets probation in sex abuse case Jun 2, 2007
Judge Jesus Pelyera in Bayamon, another San Juan suburb, rejected a prison sentence sought by prosecutors because it was the priest's first criminal offense. Torres, 37, said outside the court that he would appeal. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Sorpresa! Sponsors 2007 Summer Camp Tour Jun 1, 2007
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Ortiz Tries to go From Grassroots to Glory May 23, 2007
Ortiz went from a young kid from the coastal town of Bayamon to an instant prospect as one of the 175 teens selected to attend the 10th-through-12th grade academy ... Until then, the hard-working, humble kid from Bayamon has plenty work to do as mayor. (Pepperdinesports.com)
Puerto Rico's future (Anibal Acevedo Vila) Apr 26, 2007
Whether they come from New York or Bayamon, Orlando or San Juan, the constitutional-convention proposal focuses on including all voices, rather than eliminating some opinions in the quest for a certain outcome. In every discussion of Puerto Rico's status, opinions are firmly held, and often are a key part of our identity. (Washington Times, DC)
Virginia shootings: The victims Apr 20, 2007
He was married to Liselle Vega Cortes and came from Bayamon, Puerto Rico. His father, also called Juan Ramon, said: "He was an extraordinary son, what any father would have wanted.". (BBC News -- Americas)
Read More: Virginia Tech Victims Apr 19, 2007
Juan Ortiz, a 26-year-old graduate student in civil engineering from Bayamon, Puerto Rico. He also taught, said his wife, Liselle Vega Cortes. (CBS News -- Evening News)
God bless them all Apr 19, 2007
- Juan Ramon Ortiz, a 26-year-old graduate student in engineering from Bayamon, Puerto Rico. - Minal Panchal, 26, a first-year building-science student from Mumbai, India. (Terrell Tribune, TX)
'He was an extraordinary son, what any father would have wanted' Apr 18, 2007
Neighbors in the San Juan suburb of Bayamon remembered Ortiz as a quiet, dedicated son who decorated his parents' one-story house each Christmas and played in a salsa band with his father. Marilys Alvarez, 22, heard Ortiz's mother scream from the house next door when she learned of her son's death. (Orlando Sentinel -- News)
Police want fugitive net to extend to Puerto Rico Mar 5, 2007
In fact, the man wanted in Orange County on several counts of racketeering and grand theft lived a relaxed life in his Bayamon, Puerto Rico, home ... Though similar systems link law-enforcement agencies throughout the mainland, nothing like it was in place when Puerto Rico police answered a call from one of Florida's most-wanted fugitives last April in Bayamon ... In Bayamon, where he had been living, Cosme had a clean record. (Orlando Sentinel -- News)
Letters to the editor: March 3 Mar 3, 2007
We lived on the Sebana Seca base in Bayamon for 3 years. I hope your letter to the editor will cause some people to think. (Pensacola News Journal)
Miami Travels to Indiana State as Part of O'Reilly ESPNU Bracket Buster Feb 17, 2007
Nov. 25, 2000 N L, 46-54 Bayamon, Puerto Rico Dec. 07, 1991 H W, 77-61 Oxford, OH Dec. 15, 1990 A L, 53-72 Terre Haute, IN Feb. 12, 1947 N L, 52-59 Cincinnati, OH Mar. 07, 1936 N L, 27-45 Indianapolis, IN. (Muredhawks.com)
W Holding Company, Inc., the Financial Holding Company of Westernbank Puerto Rico, Reports Earnings Results for the Quarter and Year Ended December 31, 2006 Jan 31, 2007
80%, particularly in the commercial real estate collateralized and commercial, industrial and agricultural ("Commercial and in the construction loan portfolios. The average investment portfolio, excluding short-term money market instruments, increased by $149.8 million or 2.37%, primarily in short- term tax-exempt securities, such as U.S. Government Agencies discount notes. Average mortgage-backed securities and average money market instruments decreased by $58.7 million or 8.10% and $71.7... (PR Newswire)
Miami to Play at Indiana State on Feb. 17 as Part of O'Reilly ESPNU Bracket Buster Event Jan 31, 2007
Miami vs. Indiana State Indiana State Leads 4-1 At Oxford: MU Leads 1-0 At Terre Haute: ISU Leads 1-0 At Neutral Sites: ISU Leads 3-0 Nov. 25, 2000 N L, 46-54 Bayamon, Puerto Rico (Puerto Rico Shootout) Dec. 07, 1991 H W, 77-61 Oxford, OH Dec. 15, 1999 A L, 53-72 Terre Haute, IN Feb. 12, 1947 N L, 52-59 Cincinnati, OH Mar. 07, 1936 N L, 27-45 Indianapolis, IN. (Muredhawks.com)
Storm Is Long Gone, But The Damage Isn't Jan 25, 2007
" Some residents have abandoned their units, and the homeowners association has foreclosed on more than 20 since the storms. That leaves the association in possession of units it has no way of getting rid of or fixing until it gets an infusion of repair money. Even if the money does come through, Lakeshore faces two or three years of reconstruction before something like normalcy returns, Fuxa said. Bitter Irony Beside a road approaching Lakeshore Club Villas, a satirical mileage marker serves as... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
Mavs-Spurs remains fiercest rivalry Jan 7, 2007
-- Ricardo Ortiz, Bayamon, Puerto Rico. Ron Artest and Corey Maggette are the most likely candidates, maybe for each other. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NBA)
Virginia Basketball Hosts Stanford Sunday Jan 7, 2007
27) in the Puerto Rico Shootout in Bayamon, Puerto Rico. UVa is 2-0 vs. Washington State, 1-0 vs. Arizona State, Southern California and Washington, 1-4 vs. Stanford, 2-2 vs. Arizona and 0-1 vs. UCLA. The Cavaliers have never faced California, Oregon, or Oregon State. (Virginiasports.com)
