2008 – Page 365

The New Year has brought an increase in the prices of basic foods including eggs, plantains, bananas, cassava, potatoes, onions, peppers, cheese and milk. Poultry and other meats also experienced a 10% to 25% increase in some cases. Listin Diario reports that many of the increases are inevitable because of the effects of Tropical Storms …

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The Meteorological Department (ONAMET) is forecasting chilly weather due to the cold front moving in from the east/southeast. The authorities are warning citizens, especially asthma sufferers, to dress warmly. Weather officials are also expecting light showers throughout the day. Estimates indicate a low of 16 degrees Celsius in Santo Domingo and 5 degrees Celsius in …

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A total of 35 people were killed during the 2007 holiday season, according to the Emergency Operations Center (COE). Twenty of these fatalities were reported during the Christmas and New Year celebrations. The deaths reported by the COE only include traffic accidents and alcohol-related incidents.

Rolando Acosta became the first Dominican to be appointed to the New York Court of Appeals. Acosta was appointed by NY Governor Eliot Spitzer. Originally from Santiago, Acosta moved to the US at the age of 14. He will serve on the first division of the Court, overseeing Manhattan and the Bronx. Diario Libre writes …

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It’s been an exciting week of baseball action during the Winter League round robin playoff series. The Estrellas have surprised everyone by becoming the team to beat as of today. Last night the Estrellas beat the Gigantes 4-3 after a single by Fernando Tatis scored Elvis Alcantara, who was on second. The win leaves the …

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