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    Special Dogs:

    I was wondering about the availability of particular breeds of dogs in the DR. Specifically, Setters. Are there any people in the DR that can provide pure-bred setters? Or is it better to import such a canine? Please spare me the comments about the other kinds of dogs that are "superior". I...
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    Malaria In Gone from the DR...

    Malaria In the DR... You recently published a story from your own sources that says the following: "The outbreak coincides with Hurricane Jeanne's passage through the DR in September and an extraordinary boom in local construction as new hotels...(are built) resulting in an increase in...
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    Bush and Kerry - Very funny video!

    Fair and balanced...is that so wrong? Note: It's a big file, so you'll need an American sized connection to get to it. http://www.jibjab.com/default.asp
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    Elder Care...

    A serious question... Can anyone tell me about elderly care in the D. R. (Please, Timex, spare me your standard reply)...I've researched and still don't know. Specifically, I want to know what level of care is avaliable there. Latin culture is revered for its appreciation of family and...
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    Health Alert - Lead Poisoning

    T03-67 Media Inquiries: 301-436-2335 October 2, 2003 Consumer Inquiries: 888-INFO-FDA FDA WARNS CONSUMERS ABOUT USE OF "LITARGIRIO"-TRADITIONAL REMEDY THAT CONTAINS DANGEROUS LEVELS OF LEAD The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning the public not to...
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    Robert says...

    I'm in a batey mood this week, and I'll not tolerate you hooligans and your dodgey SPAM, filling this board with bilge. Nor do I fancy the grizzle about how I conduct this board. Since it's free, I'm a bit cheesed off. So you punters put a sock in it. Pip, pip, cheerio, and all that. But...
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    Help distribute donated medical equipment

    I need some help connecting with medical professionals, hospital administrators, or some charity organizationin the DR. I have a bunch (50-100...I haven't counted yet) of surplused tympanic thermometers. They are the "pistol" style that reads core temperature from the ear in 3 seconds and...
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    White children in the DR

    OK, I need some serious input. My wife and I have no problems assimilating to a foreign culture. But, I have a couple of boys that are white as white can be. We're talking blue eyes, blond hair, and American upbringing. How are Anglo kids treated by the DR children? Adults? Teachers...
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    Suggestion

    I'm not going to complain. Conversions are difficult and I applaud your efforts. There is no turning back. I would suggest, though, that you add a forum called "Administration" where people can rant and rave about the way the boards are managed, segmented, etc. It appears that Gossip will...