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The answers I’ve read so far are both true. I speak from experience as I’m here write now trying to right this (wait, that’s wrong X-D ). In any case, seriously, I don’t know how much longer that will be possible due to the current difficulties imposed by the lack of gainful employment. To be sure, there are jobs, but the important factor for most, methinks, is finding a job that pays “livable wages”, a concept that apparently most budget allocators don’t take into consideration when filling vacancies, which is more and more often as people are leaving the island in droves. Unless you deal in some kind of specialty area (or have friends / relatives able to place a turtle atop a lamppost, as they saying goes), you’ll have to get creative to pay your bills. Case in point: one of my aunts decided to start renting her beautiful home, located around the foot or base of El Yunque rainforest, to visiting tourists (this happens once or twice a month, during which my aunt stays with her adult daughter), while she also continues to work as the senior copywriter at an ad agency 3 days a week, and she also does translations and articles on the side, all of it, just to make ends meet.I’m more or less in the same fun spot, saying yes to anything and everything that comes my way because, who knows about next month? It used to be that you could find a full-time job and live modestly off it, even if hand to mouth (in case you’re wondering, I studied literature and creative writing; alas! I should’ve listened to my grandma when she moaned I should at least learn some tangible trade, like shoemaker… I get it now…), but that has changed completely since 2008.So, to be brief (or briefer than I’ve been so far), the greatest danger is the lack of gainful employment and the ensuing bitterness of being forced to leave your island home because the middle class is an endangered species. I lived in New York City for a while, and also in Miami (north-ish of Miami Beach), and I felt neither in great danger nor astoundingly safer in either. I’m not sure of the grammatical correctness of this last sentence but I like to live on the edge so I’ll let it stay, just as here I stay, in Puerto Rico, for now, doing gymnastics with language.So what does it come down to, what are The Dangers of Living in PR? Hmm… it’s probably the same as any other place: you should get to know it before deciding it’s safe to walk to the store at 3 am. Basic awareness and all that. But do make sure to get a job that pays the bills! Otherwise, the lack of funds (and ensuing stress) will kill you faster than anything else.

I will assume that you are talking about the United States Postal Service from within the United States. The answer is: exactly the same as it would cost you to mail the same package to your neighbor, which is the same as mailing from California to New York. First-class, priority and priority mail express cost the same to/from Puerto Rico, as it does in all 50 states. This is the same for Hawaii as well. Fedex, DHL, and UPS do charge more and believe they require 2nd Air to send any envelope/package over to the continental US. I assume this is the same for Hawaii and Alaska.

I use to live in Puerto Rico and we had a problem with the water pressure in our area, so when the electricity would go out the water pumps in the area would stop working, hence the lack of water. Our landlord solved the problem by installing two very large water tanks because his property was a three floor building and it was needed to supply water to these units. He gave it maintenance himself and would fill it himself because it was hooked to our water line in the building.So the person to fill that tank would be the owner of the property because it needs to be hooked to a water line that is in the property. So if you are the owner of the property, it would be you. I assume that your property has potable water available.

You didn't really answer the question though I don't disagree with the commentary surrounding the US. At this point in time, hweover, the US still has pretty good access to capital (not so for PR). Last time I checked, PR's cash balance was expected to draw perilously close to zero by June of this year. #puertorico cash - Twitter Search

Puerto Rico has always played a small but important part as a US Territory. Puerto Rician’s know they have always had the protection of the US. If Puerto Rico does/does not become a state. The US will always have the highest regard for Puerto Rico, just as the US has for her other 5 Territories. To Aaron George and others you should not concern yourselves if you think the US will let Puerto Rico and her people down. The US will always be in partnership/protector of the Island of Puerto Rico.

Trump does not think before he speaks. He has a horrible habit of putting his foot in his mouth. I highly doubt he is aware that FEMA is still in New Orleans, or if he really cares.When Trump makes these statements, it is his way of puffing out his chest and demonstrating his authority and power. It’s toxic masculinity at its best, and it’s a power trip that he gets off on.Trump does not react well to criticism of any kind, much like a fifth grader.This statement equivocates to an “Oh yeah? Well if my aide wasn’t fast enough for you I can just take it away. Nah nah nahnahnah.”

Bussiness as usual indeed.What else can anyone could expect out of the mess?Some grief, uncomfortable at times, watching the weather, above all dancing Salsa……. TUMBAO!!!!!Energy is flowing at its kWh rate for the time being. News are whispering for an slight increased just around the corner.Needless to say we are living to the best of the circumstances until the cows comes home.Be well.

Not by much, but there are subtle differences. Let me explain something about our history together.We are older than most countries in the entire hemisphere. And yet, we are the most dependent on others to help us, mostly due to our size. Mexico was and still is, like our big brother in a family. We love Mexico and the Mexicans as much as we love the USA. Out of all the Latin American countries in the hemisphere, Mexico is at the top of our list, as our friend and allies. They grew up with us as much as we grew up with them. Their culture, their TV programming, their school / education systems, and much, much more. This is why we are very similar in a lot of ways.But because we are also accustomed to the culture of the USA, we also have their tendencies as well. So it's a mixture of both cultures, if you will. Love and peace to both of our “big brothers”.