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    Foreinger dies in accident in La Hermita

    I was getting gas today and was asked if I knew the guy that died last night in a car accident. Has anyone heard anything? The guy at the planta said he owned a restaraunt in playa Magnate. I went by where the accident took place - between GH and Rio San Juan and it looked bad......just...
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    Is this a cause for alarm

    I wonder if this is a cause for alarm....4 African tourists enter POP, from Ebola infected countries....... the link: Causa alarma entrada de 4 turistas liberianos - listindiario.com I wonder if I beat DV8 on this one????
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    5 gallon jug (23litre), or carboy Where????

    I brought a wine kit from Canada on my last visit, and was going to use one of those 5 gallon water jugs for the second fermentation, but after looking at it its only 18 litres and I need something with 23 litres...... So does anyone know where I can find a 23 litre jug? Thanks
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    HELP!!! Please Salt and Vinegar Chips

    Hey folks, is there anyone coming down here, North Coast, that would be willing to bring down a box or big bag of Salt and Vinegar chips from either Canada or the US? I promised my step-neice some, and, well, I forgot. So if anyone can help me out, greatly appreciated. Thanks
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    DR to Hong Kong via Frankfurt, or other European city?????

    I want to book a flight to Hong Kong. I was looking on the net and found one SDQ-FRA-HKG. Now when I go on the net everything is booked through the US. I don't want to go via the US. A Dominican traveling with me doesn't need a Schengen visa, or a German visa if we stop in Germany for less...
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    Name or Number for shipper to USA

    Hey I want to send a barrel to the USA. I don't know who to call. Anyone have any ideas for the north coast? Do they do pick ups? Anyone have an idea on the cost as well? Thanks
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    They are gettin better

    So I have a couple of properties listed on International Real Estate Listings and someone is interested in one of the properties.....So I reply, and this is the response.....LOL .... they are certainly gettin better..... Hello, I want to thank you for your urgent response on your Property...
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    To Do or Not To Do a Vegetable Truck?

    So a friend of mine asked me what I think of a vege truck, to bring farm fresh veges to the expats in the Cabarete and Sosua area. I thought this may be a good idea, but who better to ask than the DR1 crowd. Here is how he thinks, and let me what you think of this idea. He is tired of hearing...
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    Dominican Republic - Hong Kong

    An American friend of mine wants to fly his girlfriend (Dominican) of 9yrs to Hong Kong. What would be his easiest way of getting there? I mean the least amount of paperwork. Anyone know.
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    Crucible, where to buy one

    Does anyone know where to get one of these (crisol in esp) here on the north coast?
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    Who would ever believe this?

    So yesterday, as I was walking home from the fereterria, I noticed that Medio Ambiente (Ministry of Environment) and National Police (Ministry of Thievery) had set up a check stop by the University in GH. I thought it was Forestal looking for someone cutting wood illegally, but they were pulling...
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    Huelga Tomorrow at Supermarkets and Colmados

    Apparently there will be a strike at all supermarkets and colmados tomorrow, meaning they will be closed. They are closing for the day to protest the recent tax hikes. Not sure if Playero or Yanets will participate, being in tourist zones, but I asked in GH and they will be closed. Title should...
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    Roasted Pork for the Holidays

    I thought I would help my neighbor out. He makes the best roasted pork on the island, and I have been to every part of this country. He has an oven that can roast up to 20 at a time and does it with wood. He is always busy around Christmas and Semana Santa So, if anyone wants a great...
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    Hostel in Colonial Zone

    Does anyone know the name of the Hostel across the street from the Hodelpha in Zona Colonial? Number, email.....but would prefer phone number Thanks
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    If You Need Your Transmission Repaired

    I just had a very good experience with a repair shop in Santiago. Andy Auto Transmission. He is located on the POP side of Santiago, up the street from Madeco (on the autopista). I took my 2002 Accord SE that was having problems and he rebuilt the thing. We took it for a test ride and I...
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    The FBI had an opening for an assassin.

    The FBI had an opening for an assassin. After all the background checks, interviews and testing were done, there were 3 finalists; Two men and a woman. For the final test, the FBI agents took one of the men to a large metal door and handed him a gun. 'We must know that you will follow your...
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    Earthquake on NC

    Did anyone feel this one. I live in GH and for about 5 seconds the apt shook pretty good here. Nothing broke, but you certainly could feel it. Anyone else?
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    The Blonde and the Lord

    THE BLONDE AND THE LORD A blonde wanted to go ice fishing. She'd seen many books on the subject, and finally getting all the necessary tools together, she made for the ice. After positioning her comfy footstool, she started to make a circular cut in the ice. Suddenly, from the sky, a voice...
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    Italian Found Dead in GH

    Apparently a Italian man was found in the back seat of a very light green Suzuki Gran Vitari. He was beaten to death, and left in the back seat of the car. The car was abandoned on the main highway just before the cemetary in GH. No name has been released yet. So if anyone is looking for a...
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    Cabarete - Port Au Prince

    Whats the best way to get to Port Au Prince from Cabarete? Elias Pina, or Jimani? Whats the drive time from Santo Domingo? Thanks