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    Mine, her's or their's?

    I am building a house "titled" in both my name and my novia's name. Lets assume that one of us predecases the other. My question is, does family inherit the half of the deceased or does the entire property fall under sole ownership of the survivor? Mike
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    Thanksgiving

    This year the traditional Dominican Thanksgiving Rep?blica Dominicana en El Caribe: D?a de Acci?n de Gracias tradici?n se arraiga en 1621 en Nueva Inglaterra just happens to fall on the same day as the American one. There should be some some great ex-pat-Dominican parties out there. Eat well and...
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    Cheap hotel?

    My friend made the mistake of booking flights into and out of Punta Cana because they were considerably cheaper. I and some friends want to drive him to the airport from Cabarete. Since we are going to be there anyway we thought we would spend a day enjoying the beach. We need a hotel for 5 or...
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    National Palace

    What street is the National Palace on and does it have an address?
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    Mother's Day gift

    Do you think that my long term Dominican girlfriend will expect a Mother's day gift from me? She is a mother but not MY mother. What is the tradition here?
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    Rio San Juan Carnaval dates

    Does anyone know when carnaval is celebrated in Rio San Juan this year? I prefer the small town party.
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    Rio San Juan hotel

    I want to spend a night in Rio San Juan. Can anyone reccomend a nice cheap hotel?
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    GE dryer motor

    The motor in my GE dryer needs to be replaced. Does anyone know where I might be able to buy a new one? I'm even willing to go to Santo Domingo if necessary.
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    Jalapenos

    In Cabarete the former Downwinder restaurant has reopened as Jalapenos?. I ate there tonight. The food was mediocre at best. They charge $130 pesos for a Cuba Libre. They shorted me $50 pesos on my change. Once I pointed it out I was given the correct change but my advice is to STAY AWAY!
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    Hypothetical question

    Lets say two Dominicans jump you at night. You manage to kill one. The other runs off into the night. Do you call the cops or just go on about you way?
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    Where is Hotel Alegria?

    I have read good things about this hotel in Cabarete but I can't find it. Can someone give good directions?
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    opinions solicited

    I am a 50-year-old man from the States. I bought into a hotel and moved to the North Coast a couple of months ago. I had been alone for many years and hoped to find a woman here that I could settle down with. I stayed away from the local girls, as they all seemed to be hookers. I was told by the...