Recent content by rortiz79

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    They done took it!

    So I got a phone call yesterday, it was my brother. He sounds mad as hell and starts spewing words, then I tell him to slow down and calm himself. He proceeds to tell me that my parents apt. in Santo Domingo got robbed. :( I felt like crap. They took their jewelry and money (US and RD), and some...
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    Any events in March, Santiago?

    I am heading down there for the end of March, and wanted to see if there is any music/art events coming up. Anyone have a website or information on any good stuff?
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    Good Dominican Rock/Alt music site or blog?

    Hey everyone I am looking for a good source of finding out the latest bands that are coming from DR. Being in NJ/NYC I tend to get out of the loop once in a while.
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    New year enviornment issues to address?

    Has the government released something that states what they enviornment plan is for this year, or any recent changes? I am interested because I am conducting personal research with which I plan to help out in. Usually our Latin countries are a step behind (most times even more) with improving...
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    Dominican's in Clifton, NJ?

    Anyone here from there? Barely know anyone from my neighborhood! haha.
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    Mascaras del festival (how-to)

    Is there a guide on here (searched and didn't see one) to make a mask like the ones in the carnaval in Feb in DR? Have a project coming up and need to find out how to do some. Any help is appreciated.
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    Any snakes only found In Dominican Republic?

    So I am trying to find a list of snakes, that either can only be found in DR, or the majority. I haven't gotten any good results on google. Was wondering if anyone knows already? Any help will be much appreciated!!!
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    Online direction maps/GPS??

    So as of late I have this, "I want to move to DR" kick. I have been reading alot lately, and this is on of my main concerns (no real or good mappings directions). Is there a problem with GPS or Google/yahoo/mapquest maps in DR...or do they even exist at all? Since there aren't alot of those good...