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    Cold storage for pallets of meat in Santiago

    Does anyone have information on cold storage or freezer storage for pallets of meat in the Santiago area and possibly know the cost per month per pallet?
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    Demographics of Santiago, vs Santo Domingo

    Would anyone point me in the direction to locate business climate demographics of Santiago and Santo Domingo? Is there a resource I could use while still in the United States that would be reliable and current?
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    Water Shortage and Hotels

    While living in Santiago I experienced the turning off and on of the water supply, sometimes for days. How do the hotels operate during those times? (posting for someone who has lived there).
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    Human Growth Hormones

    After reading about the many baseball players both American and Dominican using human growth hormones, I was curious whether anyone can legally sell/buy/distribute/ human growth hormones in the Dominican Republic? I know they are by prescription only in the US but was not certain about the laws...
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    Practical questions for a new Business

    I hope that I might be able to get you to help me with answers to some questions. I hope they aren't too obvious in showing my ignorance. What kind of electrical current is there? Will 110 and 220 work from the electric supplied? Are there many restaurant supply stores in Santo Domingo /and...
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    Does anyone know where Anegilini Jolie and Matt Damon are filming?

    I placed this in the search box and couldn't find it, but I just read where Angelina Jolie and Matt Damon are filming the Good Shepherd in the DR. Have you heard where the filming is? Just interested.
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    Perhaps these young men could help someone

    Does anyone know of any kind of work that two young Dominican men could apply for in the Santiago area. They have been taking care of a accident victim, my son who will be coming back to the states soon, with excellent care. They are easy to get along with and come from hardworking families. One...
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    Any work available for two Strong Dominican Men

    Does anyone know of any kind of work that two young Dominican men could apply for in the Santiago area. They have been taking care of a accident victim with excellent care. They are easy to get along with and come from hardworking families. One is studying English every week and is doing...
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    Setting up surveying services in the DR

    In order for a US liscensed surveyor to work for banks etc in the DR what would be the process if working with a local citizen? I know that is a large question but a few details would be greatly appreciated.
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    Have you ever sold a vehicle on EBAY

    I know that many of you have friends in the Miami area or perhaps you live there some of the year. Would you have any contacts with someone who could put a commercial food vending truck on Ebay? The truck is there now at an auto sales location. Any suggestions of who to contact in Miami to...
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    Best phone card from Middle US to DR

    I am trying to find a less expensive calling card to use when calling the DR from the US. I had a student purchase a Loco Loco card in Miami on spring break but found that unfortunately the 800 number can cannot be dialed from my area (Missouri). So I looked online at phonesavers.com at a card...
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    Best flight prices from Santiago or Puerto Plata to Miami ?

    I looked through the archives and searched cheaptickets, orbitz but wondering if any of you personally have a airline that flies the route above for a price better than $400 per person? Thank you for your help
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    Bringing in kitchen appliances on a visit

    This may be a silly question but is there any cost associated with bringing in a small kitchen appliance such as a microwave or toaster oven when traveling to the DR? Teacher
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    Tell me about Johnny Cake stands

    I have been hearing about these street vendors who sell Johnny Cakes. I probably have the name wrong. Correct me, please. I would like to know more about these? What are they like? Who can sell them? Do locals and others all buy these to eat? What is the price? Are they fried? Oil? Etc...
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    Cosmetology schools in Santiago

    Does anyone have a link to a school for beauticians-cosmetologists in Santiago? Looking back through the posts concerning wages made by certain occupations in the DR and realizing that there probably is great variations as to locations, what could a beautician/hairdresser expect to earn for...