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Looking for good ideas on where to look for and purchase toilets, sinks and shower fixtures in SD. Moderate prices, not high end stuff. Thanks.

Could someone please give directions to the sunday flea market. We will be coming into SD on Maximo Gomez. Thanks.

Ciudad de Salud in Villa Mella Does anyone have info on this project in Villa Mella? It's quite substantial and I wonder what is expected for the complex and the area in close by.

Can someone give me an idea of the prices on certain sizes of tinacas. Also, I remember seeing a thread about cleaning them being a problem. Is there a size to get to make cleaning easier? Thanks

My wife believes that Tricom has the best service in the SD area and is planing to switch from Claro when portability is effective. What co. do others feel is best in SD?

Would DR1er's please advise what they are getting for rates at ATM's using a US bank debit card. We have been using our Bank of America card at Scotia, but we seem to be getting nailed on the US= Cd rate. Today we got 33.32 which seems to coorespond with Cd $1 to .924 US. I'm trying to see if...

Understandably there have been many questions and posts about medical coverage. Perhaps the moderator could set up a poll to get opinions on coverage for a mother and child. Which carrier is the best" bang for the buck" the best clinics etc. I noticed one post where a member switched to Colonial...

I'm curious what treatments people receive that can't afford a stent or angioplasty. I know a fellow that just had a heart attack. 65 yrs. old with blockage in one vessel. Luckily he was at a clinic when the actual attack occurred and was supposedly dead for a few mins. Do they just put him on...

Are all GSM cell phones able to be used in the DR. Is it necessary to change the SIM card? What would this and activation cost? Thanks

Does anyone know if these phones will work in the DR?

Looking for recomendations for a good laptop to be used in the SD area. Realize it is best to purchase in US; but what would be the best set up with wireless etc.-- cheapest too. It will probably be ripped of in the first 5- 180 days.

Looking for input on satellite service around Santo Domingo. Idea for prices for equipment and monthly rates. Also, do any of them come with internet?

Anyone have an idea how contaminated the rivers and streams may be in this area. Dangers as for as gringo bathing, boiling for cooking? Should wells be considered safe? Does Deet keep "magies" away?

Would like some info on what type is easily connected, secure, etc. I will only be using it maybe 2 hours a day for internet and banking. Any suggestions as to battery life, name brands that work well or model #'s for good basic service Thanks.

Wondering how members feel about on line security. Say, with a lap top in a wireless area, do you feel secure cooresponding with your brokers and banks. What providers do you use? cost etc. I'm new to this and don't want to pay alot for not spending much time on the internet. I presently have...