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    Dominican Salon in Mississauga, Oakville, Brampton?

    Hi All, I'm feeling like a fish out of water back here in Canada...I'm helplessly hooked on the Dominican salons I left back there in the DR...Does anyone know of a Dominican ladies salon in Mississauga or Brampton? Or maybe a salon that has someone who knows how to do hair Dominican-style? I...
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    flying with newborn from the US

    I have an American friend who will be giving birth in the US but would like to come to the DR within a month of giving birth. She did that before with her first child but this time, she hears that there are certain vaccines that the baby must have now before he/she flies and that she may have to...
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    Frank Reyes in San Pedro de Macoris

    There are posters around town here saying that Frank Reyes is playing at the Howard Johnson/Hotel Macorix here tomorrow Friday March 14th. Does anyone know how much it will be?
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    Inter-island flights

    Now that I am living here in the Santo Domingo area, I am wondering how I can get around the Carribean and perhaps see other islands. I see that Liat can take me to the Eastern Caribbean but what about travel to Jamaica and Cuba and other places. Is anyone aware of how I can book some packages...
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    Gently used television wanted

    I'm seeking a small (under 20") television for my apartment. Is there a compra/ventas here or does anyone know where I can buy one second hand?
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    Moving to Juan Dolio

    I'm taking the big leap and moving to the DR this weekend. I am looking forward to meeting MommC and any other DR1ers in the Juan Dolio area. I will miss Toronto but I am looking forward to making new friends in the DR.
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    Learn Spanish in Juan Dolio or San Pedro

    Hi I am proficient in Spanish maybe to an intermediate level...speaking, reading and writing. Where can I study in the Juan Dolio or San Pedro area on a part time basis for a modest fee? Thanks...
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    rinc?n/esquina

    I did a search and I couldn't find anything, but could someone enlighten me on the appropriate use of rinc?n vs. esquina? I tend to use esquina most often - directions, etc. Thanks in advance!!
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    Dominicans in Cuba

    On my recent trip I spoke briefly with a Dominican dive instructor and another worker who operates their boat. He mentioned that there is not a lot of work for them and other beach workers in the DR...and that he'd heard from peers that there are contract jobs for Dominicans in Cuba and he was...
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    Juan Dolio and Santo Domingo Feb 2007

    This trip was to spend time getting to know part of the south coast. There were no plans made in advance with the exception of the flight booking. We flew into La Romana late on a Monday night. We took a taxi to straight Boca Chica and checked into the Castello Italiano hotel. After freshening...
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    La Romana

    Well I am flying to the South Coast for the first time with friends. We'll be heading to visit friends in Juan Dolio, Boca Chica and Santo Domingo. We found a flight from Toronto to La Romana (not where we planned to fly in) for a very low price so we took that. Our friends in Juan Dolio say...
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    Accommodation in Juan Dolio or Boca Chica

    Can anyone recommend a safe, clean but inexpensive place to crash in the Juan Dolio or Boca Chica area? I've been to Sosua and Puerto Plata area several times but this time I'll be travelling to the South Coast for the first time with 3 other friends. We're looking for someplace basically to...
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    What's happening in the Toronto Area

    In the DR1 Toronto get together thread, lots of us were looking for clubs and events in Toronto. The Dominican population here is small but maybe we could post upcoming events here. November 10, 2006 Alex Bello will be at Suba nightclub 292 College Street, Toronto $10 Cover
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    Line Rider - distraction

    Try this, make the little guy on the sled catch some air, do flips, etc. Line Rider - beta by ~fsk on deviantART
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    Sosua to Cabarete

    I'll be in DR next month. Where can I catch a bus from Sosua to Cabarete?
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    Looking for long term employment

    Ok here goes! I am making the transition from Canada to the Dominican Republic. I do not have the luxury of infinite finances, so I am looking for work in the Sosua-Puerto Plata area. I have several years experience in IT Project Management and Operations. I have 3 years front-line experience...
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    Moving with a...cockatiel!

    I am wondering if it would be possible to bring a pet cockatiel when moving to the Dominican Republic. Has anyone ever brought a bird over on a flight from Toronto? Thanks
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    Calling Canada from the DR

    I will be travelling in the DR in October. Normally I call Canada from the phone centres and I find reasonably priced, however, I wonder if it's cheaper to call a landline vs. a cellphone in Canada.
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    Any Antiguans in the DR?

    My immediate family originates from the island of Antigua. My uncle's family has roots in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, however, since his death two years ago, we have found out that he is not the only one. In the last 10 years, I've found out that I have other family members of Dominican...
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    Canadian Embassy Visa Process

    I have read the posts and I've seen the process outlined on the Canadian governement, however, can anyone relate to this story? A branch of my family tree originates from the Dominican Republic. I have made several trips to visit cousins there over the years, and now I would like my cousin to...