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    Noise is a big problem in Greater Santo Domingo

    Noise is a problem in the Dominican Republic...no me diga :D
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    most dangerous street in Santo Domingo?

    Isabel Aguilar, believe that
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    Electric Cars in the DR

    I will believe the EV revolution in the Dominican Republic when I see used EV batteries for sale in Villa Juana.
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    Limelight on appointment of former Police chief in Abinader government

    I remember that scandal. The so-called Plan Piloto lot off Italia and Independencia was a private used car showroom for cops. I had a Isuzu Trooper stolen and got a call several months later. When I went to retrieve the car I was encouraged to sign it over to save towing fees because the...
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    Car For Sale

    The VIN number will tell you the version and all other details such as engine and option package.
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    Santo Domingo becomes a single traffic jam

    They have nothing to lose
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    Santo Domingo becomes a single traffic jam

    OMG you are so right! I don't think about that very often but that stretch of 27 Feb from Lincoln to Nunez was murder. Really all the elevados and underpasses locations were much worse then than they are now. I would however love to see a stronger hand taken against the motos and trucks that...
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    Santo Domingo becomes a single traffic jam

    You Sir wrote the first post in this thread that I believe hits to the heart of the problem. I think the number of cars as the root of traffic problems is an urban legend. I sometimes joke that if you place one car and one Dominican driver on a deserted island that driver would find a way to...
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    Two-headed octopus said to have controlled power utilities

    Where there is a will there is a way. There clearly is no will.
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    Presidente...Bottles/Cans...New/Old World Order?

    At no time did I suggest bottles are not reused in the Dominican Republic. I will not guess about sanitary practices. I will point out that aluminum is no less prone to contamination than glass.
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    Abinader announces action plan to prevent future corruption and recover stolen assets

    I give him credit for hiring Kinsberly Taveras and replacing her with her lambona who will do her bidding. Kimberly has to know things to be handled with kid gloves this way by Luis.
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    Presidente...Bottles/Cans...New/Old World Order?

    We are in agreement about how Presidente ranks among other beers. I should point out the difference between recycled glass and reused bottles. Recycling glass involves melting it at temperatures well beyond the level any latent substances or contaminants could remain. Reused bottles are safe...
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    Presidente...Bottles/Cans...New/Old World Order?

    Glass is infinitely recyclable and, less important for Presidente beer, better maintains the quality of premium beverages like bottle conditioned ales and fine wines. The ecological advantage is important. Taste is not really a factor when a beverage is served nearly frozen it tastes like ice...
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    One million of the country’s poor will get RD$1,500 extra on cash cards for Christmas

    I really hope we don't see crowds of people jostling each other behind trucks this year. It seems like that would guarantee a surge in coronavirus, flu, and heaven knows what else.
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    Dominican bottles for Presidente beer

    It's a living in the capital as well. They seem to come out mostly at night. Many people separate their beer bottles from other trash. That's the good part. The not so good part is any open space is considered a place for trash.
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    One million of the country’s poor will get RD$1,500 extra on cash cards for Christmas

    It is at least a little more sophisticated than handing out 500 peso notes or tossing salamis on the campaign trail. The motivation is the same.
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    Dominican bottles for Presidente beer

    And that's a good thing. When jars, drinking glasses and the rest are recycled, as well as plastic, that will be a huge step to avoid more crazy dump fires
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    DiDi

    DiDi is here. They are a competitor of uber and indriver. Now is a good time to take advantage of promotions they are running to get themselves off the ground. I'm not sure if they operate beyond the capital.