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    Buying Traveler's Checks

    Can American Express traveler's checks be purchased anywhere in Puerto Plata or Sosua?
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    Buying Tickets: How to?

    If I want to buy a ticket on American Airlines from POP to the States, do I have to go pick the ticket up here somewhere, or can I buy the ticket on-line and get an e-ticket? I want to fly out on the 30th of August, so there's no time for a hard ticket to be mailed here. Has anyone done this...
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    Fast Food

    Does anybody know if there is an Arby's in Santiago?
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    Good Housekeeper

    is available beginning in July. Has references and is dependable, honest, and hardworking. Does not speak English.
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    Deslinde for condo unit

    I bought a condo in a building and the seller/constructor was allegedly in the process of acquiring the deslinde for each separate unit. However, it has been longer than 6 months and I still have no title for the unit. What can I do to light a fire under this guy's feet? I won't be able to...
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    Money Order or Certified Check

    Can you purchase a money order or certified check (in US Dollars) here on the North Coast? If so, where?
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    Checking Accounts in Dollars

    I know you can get checking accounts here in pesos, and savings accounts in dollars, but can you get a checking account in dollars? If so, which bank?
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    Third Try

    I don't know why my posts keep getting deleted; I don't think I'm breaking any "rules" by asking where the heck I can buy baking powder and what it's called down here?!
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    For you oldtimers:

    I think I have a half a grip on these car Revista, Placa things. As I understand it, the Revista needs to be renewed every February (except this year they are later because they ran out, but I guess they are now available). I'm not sure what they represent. The Placa is renewed every August...
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    builder/architect

    I thought I had seen a recommendation some time back for a guy named "Roberto Lantigua" or something similar. Does anyone have any info about him or how to contact him?
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    Recent Post re: Verizon

    Someone recently posted something about a reliable technician or representative from Verizon who was helpful and knew what he/she was doing. If I could get the name and number of that person at Verizon, I would greatly appreciate it. I have had the runaround for about 2 months regarding an...
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    Life Insurance

    Do you know if they offer life insurance policies here in the D.R.? Are they expensive?
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    General Physician

    Can anyone recommend any of these people? Or, issue a warning, if there is negative feedback? Felix A. Rodriguez Amelia Berenice Breton Acosta Aracelys Ant. Hernandez Duran Miguel Lagrange (internest)
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    Something New

    Does anyone know what is going in just past Star Hills on the way to Puerto Plata (on the same side of the road as Star Hills)? Looks like it's going to be a residential community. Any details known yet?
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    Livng in Star Hills

    Does anyone who lives in Star Hills read this forum? If so, I'd like to correspond with you about some questions I have about that area.
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    Need villa to rent

    Friend coming and wants to rent long-term 3 bedroom villa with pool on North Coast and wants to pay $600 US max. I have hunted but find nothing. Anyone knowing of such a rental, please PM me. Thanks.
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    Blackboards

    Does anyone know where I can get those large classroom-sized blackboards? I need to buy 3 of them. I also need a low table for small children that would seat 3 children on each of the four sides. Any idea where I could obtain something like that?
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    Costambar

    I would like to know how those of you, if any, who live in Costambar like it? Would you recommend buying a house in that area?
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    Where can I buy

    one of those plastic "for rent" signs like are common in the U.S. but oh-so-hard-to-find here? I have a condo for rent, and I wanted to put a sign on the balcony.
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    Any computer geeks out there?

    If anyone has any expertise and would PM me, my computer is acting very wierd. All is fine except internet WHEN I HAVE TO INPUT DATA. If I go to a search engine and try to type in a search, the computer won't accept any data. The curser doesn't appear in the entry box, and the typing doesn't...