the north coast’s dominican republic - #1 choice to ...nov 11, 2009 · costambar monthly page 3...

WHERE ARE WE??

Page 2 - A DIY project you will only find in CM!Page 9 - CM wants you to drink to your health!1 - CM’s guide to swine flu prevention!

THE NORTH COAST’S#1 CHOICE TO

MAKE PIRATE HAT’S OUT OF!

AVAILABLE ONLINE!!www.costambarmonthly.com

COSTAMBARJenny’s Market

Gym BarLoase Resort

Pascual Fast FoodHopla Restaurant

R&B BakeryCOFRESI

Chris & Mady’sCofresi Mini Market

Desperado’sLos Dos

PUERTO PLATASupermercado Tropical

Sam’s Bar & GrillCafe Cito

You can find copies of Costambar Monthlyat the following locations:

LUPERONBanegra’s Marine Store

LAS ROCASLos Tres Cocos

SOSUAProSource Caribe

INSIDEWhat’s Happening

Useful Telephone NumbersClassified Listings

Cable TV Channel ListingThe Rainy Day Page

Dominican Republic MapAND LOTS OF OTHER FUN STUFF!

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC -LEADERS IN INNOVATION!

An elite team of Dominican researchers released abreakthrough innovation recently! Responding tothe need for something better and safer than realcoffee these creative thinkers came up with some-thing that should take the world by storm! Inter-net coffee is in essence a cup of virtual java!Internet coffee will be available soon at all yourfavourite internet cafes. Future plans include anapplication that will allow you to download yourcaffeine fix to enjoy in the comfort of your ownhome!

Costambar Monthly page 2

Catch your favourite teams and sports withother fans at Chris & Mady’s in Cofresi. Thismonth join them for American ThanksgivingDinner! Reservations recommended. Bring yourlaptop and take advantage of their wirelessInternet to keep in touch. Enjoy a chicken BBQevery Sunday at 6pm. Call ahead to confirmevents and times - 809-970-7502

Los Tres Cocos in Las Rocas invites you to trysomething different. Like Australian Lamb,Imperial Duck Breast or French Lamb Rack - justto name a few. Call 809-993-4503 for details.

Gym Bar invites you down for their fall HappyHour 12pm to 7pm. While there enjoy their EarlyBird Food Specials from 5:30pm to 7pm!Tuesdays Darts, Fridays Billiards and SaturdaysLamplight Karaoke. Enjoy free coffee refills,free drinks and more specials coming soon! OnNovember 12 help them celebrate their 1stwedding anniversary and enjoy the GourmetAsian Menu! Join their Christmas Club! Bookearly for Christmas Dinner - turkey and all thetrimmings! And their New Year’s Eve Party willfeature music, games and surprises - it’s gonnabe the biggest party in Costambar!!

Loase Resort is available for weddings,birthdays, spiritual or self improvement groups.Look for classes in meditation and yoga orworkout with racquetball, handball or wallyball.Wireless internet, big screen movies andconcerts.

R&B Bakery offers the best breakfast in town(all day) for only RD$180, and while you arethere, check out their freshly baked breads,different meals and delicious dessert. Deliveryavailable. Open daily from 8 am to 7 pm, closedTuesdays.

Why not visit Hopla’s Restaurant on CallePrincipal?

Los Dos in Villas Cofresi is under newmanagement. Join them October 31 for ItalianNight. November 1 is a Greek Menu andNovember 14 is an All You Can Eat Buffet!

Pascual Fast Food on Costambar Beach invitesyou to enjoy their Beach Party every Friday from7pm. There is activities, surprises, Karaoke byHI5 and bonfires! Admission is free and BBQ isavailable for RD$200. Free snacks during HappyHour!

Sam’s Bar & Grill will be under newmanagement effective November 2. Come outand say hi to Texas Bobby and see what hisexciting new plans are! Open daily from 8amuntil....

In the mood for Mexican? Then pass byDesperado’s Mexican Cantina. Yummy Mexicandishes and ice cold beer - doesn’t get better!

PLEASE NOTE - NO NEW ADS OR CHANGESWILL BE ACCEPTED WITHIN 4 DAYS OF THEEND OF THE MONTH.

Costambar MonthlyPublished by C&C ProductionsCurrently printing from 800 to 1200 copies (based on demand) monthlyand is distributed free throughout the North Coast and is viewedthousands of times a month on the internet. Care is taken to ensureinformation is correct at the time of publication BUT things change.Office: 809-970-7123Email: [email protected] email us to request a copy of our current advertising rateschedule. You won’t find a better deal on the North Coast!

Finally! A good use for thatOld dining room table!Expect to see these inLuperon any day now!


Costambar Monthly classified ads are freeBut can only be placed by emailing

[email protected]

PLEASE NOTE - free classified ads are only for personal items.Commercial properties or enterprises (including real estatesales or rentals) must purchase an ad. Classifieds will be runfor one month only unless we are otherwise notified.

CLASSIFIED ADS

FOR SALE1999 Grand Vitara 4 door, imported from USA, veryclean inside and out, regularly maintainedRD$280.000 or best offerEmail [email protected] or after Nov 4 call 829-286-3279

FOR SALEHonda-planta (Generator) with starter and battery, 6 kwpower, gasoline, in best condition, not much used.RD$35,000Call 809-970-7557 or mail [email protected]

FOR SALEChevrolet Prism 2000 fantastic condition Toyota motorw/56,000k - approx. Asking $8,000 USD809-970-7733 or 829-767-6629

FOR SALEJeep Tracker 2800 Euros, with Loud Music 3500 EurosCall 809-490-4537

FOR SALERenault Clio 2005 Blue,72,000 km AC/AMFMCD/MAGS,TINTED WINDOWS,ELEC WINDOWS ANDDOORS very clean asking RD$225,000Call Georgio 809 222 4628

FOR SALEDell personal computer flat screen used 4 1/2 monthscost RD$17,000 sell for RD$14,500829-286-3279 or 829-299-2063from Nov 4th to 21stFOR SALE3.6K Inversor, 4 Eveready batteries, all the connectingwires, $15,000.00 RD [email protected], 809-543-0728FOR SALEComputer System Dell, P4-1.80GHz, 15" Hyundi L72SLCD Monitor, Windows XP, CD Burner, 18GB Hard Drive,256K Ram, Multimedia/Internet Keyboard, Mouse.$150.00 US, OBO([email protected] Preferred) 809-543-0728

Located on the Entrance Road to CostambarWorking with Steel, Stainless Steel

& AluminumNew Fabrications and Repairs

We are also Mobile!CALL JAN NIELSEN @ 829-962-9690OR EMAIL [email protected]

NIELSEN WELDING & FABRICATION


– Right on the beach, 5 bdrs., large family room overlooking thepool and the ocean. U.S.$385,000

Two 1 Bdr, 1 Bthr. apts. in front of ocean, with pool, fullyfurnished in well taken care of bldg. U.S.$79,000 and U.S.$89.000

– Live on a high hill overlooking the panoramic viewof Cofresi Bay. 3 bdrs., 2 bthr., separate 1 bdr. apt, large pool andentertaining area set in a mature garden. Designer furniture includedin this sale. U.S.$625,000.00

– 2 Bdr., 2 Bthrs. on 2 floors with pool in well maintainedbldg. US$75,000

2 bdrs., 2 bthrs. near beach, in excellent condition. Fullyfurnished and ready to move in. U.S.$149,000.00

– 2 bdrs., 2 bthr., large backyard with two bldgs, that canbe used for entertaining or modified to have extra living space. Fullyfurnished U.S.$120,000.00

– 3 bdrs., 3 bthrs., balconies in well maintained bldg., withpool. Fully furnished , just move in. U.S.$95,000.00

– 2 bdrs., 2 bthrs., with large balcony in front of the beachwith a pool. Fully furnished. U.S.$135,000.00

- 2 bdrs., den, 2 ½ bthrs., with a panoramic view of theocean, and excellent condition. U.S.$89000.00

Lot sizes from 700mts to 2000mtsALSO FOR SALE House with 2 floors on 1063 sq. M. withincredible view. US$179,995Call 516-692-7862 orEmail: [email protected] (subject Aguaita building lots)

BEAUTIFUL BUILDING LOTS AVAILABLE IN AGUAITA(Approximately 15 minutes from Puerto Plata)Some have incredible views of Brugal Valley, Maimon and the AtlanticOcean in beautiful farm country. Rare opportunity to own a piece ofparadise!! ALL WITH CLEAR TITLES From US$20 per mt2

BUILDING LOTS FOR SALE

WHAT FOOD CAN DO FOR/TO YOUSUPER HEALTHY FOOD

1. Apples are packed full of antioxidants, especially vitamin C for healthyskin and gums - one apple provides a quarter of your daily requirementof vitamin C. Apples also contain a form of soluble fibre called pectin thatcan help to lower blood cholesterol levels and keep the digestive systemhealthy. An apple is also a carbohydrate with a low glycaemic index (GI)type.Low GI foods are digested slowly; once they are finally broken downin the intestine they are gradually absorbed into the bloodstreams as glu-cose, causing a gradual rise in blood sugar levels.They may help withweight control, as well as improving diabetics' long-term control of bloodsugar levels.2. Baked beans is a nutritional powerhouse of protein, fibre, iron andcalcium. It contains carbohydrate that, like that in apples, is of the low GIvariety.The tomato sauce covering baked beans is also a good source oflycopene, another powerful antioxidant shown to help prevent heart dis-ease and prostate cancer. The insoluble fibre in baked beans is not di-gested but moves into the large intestine, or colon, where bacteria act onit and produce short-chain fatty acids. These fatty acids are thought tonourish the colon lining and protect it from carcinogenic (cancer-causing)invaders.3. Broccoli contain antioxidants including vitamin C and is a particularlygood source of folate (naturally occuring folic acid). Increasing your in-take of folic acid is thought to be of major benefit in preventing heart dis-ease. Broccoli also contains an antioxidant called lutein that can delaythe progression of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). This affects10 % of people over 60 and is a major cause of impaired vision and blind-ness. Finally, broccoli also contains a phytochemical called sul-phoraphane that has specific anti-cancer properties.4. Olive oil Several large studies suggest that the monosaturated fat inolive oil is good for the heart. Olive oil lower bad cholesterol levels andincreases the good levels. Olive oil is also rich in antioxidants but watchout for the calories - a little goes a long way. A tablespoon of oil contains120 kilocalories, which is the same as a large slice of bread and butter.5. Wholegrain Seeded Bread have a low GI, which can protect againstheart disease, reduce hunger pangs, and help with weight control. It’spacked with fibre, which keeps the gut working efficiently; and containessential fatty acids. Including four slices of soya and linseed bread aday can give a does of phytoestrogens, through to relieve "hot flushes" inmenopausal women.6. Salmon. All fish is a source of good-quality protein, vitamins, and min-erals, but oily fish such as salmon also contains omega 3 fats that re-duce blood clotting and inflammation. Studies show that eating oily fishdramatically recues the risk of having a heart attack, even in older adults.Omega 3 fats also help to prevent depression, and protect against theonset of dementia. Fish really is an all-round brain food.

7. Tea The drink loved by all Britons has a range of useful properties.The caffeine content is helpful for stimulating alertness, mood and motiva-tion. Tea counts towards the recommended eight cups of fluid daily,which is the minimum to avoid dehydration. Tea, whether black or green,is a rich source of the antioxidant called catechins. Studies suggest thatcatechins protect the artery walls against the damage that causes heartdisease and prevents formation of sticky blood clots.8. Yogurt is an easily absorbed source of calcium. It's also a useful milksubsitute for people who can't digest large amounts of the milk sugar,lactose. Yogurt has long been credited with a range of therapeutic bene-fits, many of which involve the health of the large intestine and the reliefof gastrointestinal upsets. The bacteria Lactobacillus GG, added to someyoghurt, are not digested, and reach the large intestine intact where theytop up the other friendly bacteria living there. The friendly bacteria fightharmful bacteria, including Clostridium difficile that can cause diarrhoeaafter a course of antibiotics.9. Bananas are not fattening. Bananas are slightly higher in energy thanother fruits but the calories come mainly from carbohydrate; excellent forrefuelling before, during or after exercise. All types of fruit and vegeta-bles contain plant chemicals or phytochemicals known as antioxidants.These antioxidants protect cells in the body against damage from freeradicals that can cause heart disease and cancer. Bananas are also jam-packed with potassium that helps lower blood pressure, and vitamin B6for healthy skin and hair.10. Brazil nuts or para nuts are one of the few good sources of seleni-um that may help protect against cancer, depression and Alzheimer'sdisease. All nuts are generally full of essential vitamins, minerals andfibre. Recent studies suggest that eating a small handful of nuts fourtimes a week can help reduce heart disease and satisfy food cravings.Contributed by Ingrid Koolbergen


RyveperNORTH COAST DRILLING COMPANY

WATER WELLS & MOREMORE THAN 18 YEARS DRILLING EXPERIENCE

FIRST RATE WORK DONE BYOUR QUALIFIED TECHNICIANS

CALL ANA FOR MORE INFOTEL/FAX: 809-320-9738

CELL: 809-543-8154

COSTAMBARRENT CAR, SxA

Amado TejadaProprietor

Telephone:809-970-7005Cellular: 809-757-3744

Calle Principal #4, Costambar

The British Embassy Wants You to Know

Register with LOCATE athttps://www.locate.fco.gov.uk/locateportal/

NO MATTERHOW MUCHYOU PUSH

THE ENVELOPEIT’LL STILL

BE STATIONARY!

My flight was being served by an obviously gayflight attendant, who seemed to put everyone in agood mood as he served us food and drinks.As the plane prepared to descend, he came swish-ing down the aisle and told us that 'Captain Mar-vey has asked me to announce that he'll be landingthe big scary plane shortly, so lovely people, if youcould just put your trays up, that would be super.'On his trip back up the aisle, he noticed this well-dressed and rather Arabic looking woman hadn'tmoved a muscle. 'Perhaps you didn't hear me overthose big brute engines but I asked you to raiseyour trazy-poo, so the main man can pitty-pat uson the ground.'She calmly turned her head and said, 'In my coun-try, I am called a Princess and I take orders from noone.'To which (I swear) the flight attendant replied, with-out missing a beat, 'Well, sweet-cheeks,in my coun-try I'm called a Queen, so I outrank you. Tray-up,Bitch


Lucy’s Order YourHeath Insurance Now!

RD$600Includes Dental

(with Drugs RD$760)

FOR DETAILED INFORMATION

NEW THIS MONTH - Complete PVC Department Specializing inUncommon Pool Construction Fittings Up to 8’, sweep elbows for lowpressure loss, ball valves with chlorine resistant O rings & uniquerepair fittings

Is Your Electric Bill Too High? We now sell the Pentair IntellifloPumps that operate on 1/10 the hp, saving up to 90% in pool energyconsumption!

Quality Pools, Dependable, Guaranteed & BuiltCorrectThinking of a Pool? We Offer Full Construction Services, EnergySaving Hydraulics, Grottos & Caves Hidden by Waterfalls, Floor Starswith LED Lights, Laminar Jets, Infinity Edge Construction,Glass Tiles in various colors and Remote Controls to operateeverything!

Pro-Source Caribe, S.A.

Carretera Sosua-Cabarete Km 2½Email [email protected]

Store 809-571-1616 Office 809-571-2106 Fax 809-571-2102

Visit Our New Pool & Spa Superstore

Located across from Sosua Ocean Village and next to Parada Tipica “El Choco”

VIVERO!!!PLANT

Open to the PublicOpen to the PublicAll Types of

Palms, Flowering & Foliage PlantsLandscaping & Garden Maintenance

Services AvailableBEST PRICES ON THE NORTH COASTOpen Monday-Friday 8:30am to 5pm

And By AppointmentCall George (Lettuce)

809-543-8041Km. 11 Carretera PP-Imbert

(In front of PARADA DINAMICA)“Just past the fish places”

Some people try toturn back their odometers.Not me, I want people to

know why I look this way...I've traveled a long wayand some of the roads

weren't paved!


WILL BEGIN A NEWCHAPTER IN THE

HISTORY OF PUERTO PLATASTARTING

MONDAY NOVEMBER 2 2009

REOPENING UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT

OF ‘TEXAS BOBBY’ RUDD!!

NEW DAYS & HOURSOF OPERATION

Open DailyFrom 8am tilYou Gotta Go(Or till we’ve

Had it!)

For information about daily specials and special eventsSend us an email to be added to our mailing list!


LIMITED MENUTO START

BUTWATCH US GROW!!!

FEATURING TEX MEX!PLUS

OTHER NEW & OLDFAVOURITES!!

www.samsbar.net/[email protected]

OPENCHRISTMAS

&NEW YEAR’S

WATCH FOR OURNEW SATELLITE TVWITH ALL YOUR

FAVOURITE SPORTS!!

WiFi STILL FREE!!(preferably with purchase)

HI-SPEED INTERNETAT REASONABLE RATES!


Police Office 809-320-8510

Police Car 809-320-8840

APC Office 809-970-7877

APC Gate Security 809-970-7015

Codetel 809-220-1111

Edenorte - emergency 809-261-1844

Edenorte - office 809-586-9823

Costambar Taxi Stand 809-970-7318

Canada 809-586-5761

Britain 809-586-4244

U.S.A. 809-586-4204

German 809-586-6995

Italian 809-320-7601

Clinica Bournigal 809-586-2342

Clinica Brugal 809-586-2519

Los Tropicos Pharmacy 809-970-7607

12 CNN 51 CINE CANAL

22 FOX SPORT 56 SPEED

28 BOOMERANG 57 ANIMAL PLANET

30 ABC 64 SCI-FI

31 NBC 66 FOOD

32 CBS 69 DISCOVERY KIDS

33 TBS 70 WEATHER

34 CNBC 71 CINEMAX

35 ESPN-1 72 SHOWTIME

36 WGN 74 STARZ

37 CDN 79 NASA

40 TNT 80 JETIX

42 USA 81 CARTOON

43 ESPN-2 83 TNT LA

44 DISCOVERY 84 HISTORY

46 DISNEY 85 THE FILM ZONE

49 HBO

At the Sunday morning church service, the minister asked ifanyone in the congregation would like to express praise foranswered prayers.A lady stood and walked to the podium. She said, "I have aPraise. Two months ago, my husband, Tom, had a terrible bi-cycle crash and his scrotum was completely crushed. Thepain was terrible and the doctors didn't know if they couldhelp him."You could hear a muffled gasp from all the men in the congre-gation as they imagined the pain that poor Tom must haveexperienced.

"Tom was unable to hold me or the children," she went on,"and every movement caused him terrible pain. We prayed asthe doctors performed a very delicate operation, which last-ed for over five hours, and it turned out they were able topiece together the crushed remnants of Tom's scrotum, andwrap wire around it to hold it in place."Again, the men in the congregation were unnerved andsquirmed uncomfortably as they imagined the horrible sur-gery that was performed on Tom.

"Now," she announced in a quavering voice, "thank the Lord,after six weeks, Tom is now out of the hospital and the doc-tors say that with time, his scrotum should recover complete-ly."All the men sighed with relief. The minister rose and tenta-tively asked if anyone else had something to say. A manstood up and walked slowly to the podium.He said, "I'm Tom."The entire congregation held its breath. "I just want to tell mywife that the word is sternum."


SOLUTIONS ON PAGE 14SUDOKU PUZZLESFill in the missing numbers so every row, column andquadrant contains the number 1 through 9.

Across1. Procedure5. Spire6. Paradigm7. At the end of each

Down1. Part between the fetlock and hoof2. Gap3. Make good use of4. Part of a stage set

WORD SEARCH


JENNY’S MARKETEverything You Need

At Good Prices!Open 8:00am to 9:30pm daily

Calle Principal, CostambarTel: 809-970-3028

Eat right!Make sure you get your daily dose of fruits and veggies.Take your vitamins and bump up your vitamin C.Get plenty of exercise because exercise helps buildyour immune system.Walk for at least an hour a day..Go for a swim..Take the stairs instead of the elevator, etc.Wash your hands often. If you can't wash them,Keep a bottle of antibacterial stuff around.Get lots of fresh air. Open doors & windows wheneverpossible.Try to eliminate as much stress from your life as youcan.Get plenty of rest.

Take the doctor's approach..Think about it...When you go for a flu shot,what do they do first? TheyClean your arm with alcohol!!!!! Why???Because Alcohol KILLS GERMS. So......I walk to the liquor store. (exercise)I put lime in my lager ...(fruit)Celery in my Bloody Mary (veggies)Drink outdoors on the bar patio..(fresh air)Tell jokes, laugh....(eliminate stress)Then pass out. (rest)The way I see it...If you keep your alcohol levels up flu germs can't getyou!

My grandmother always said...'A shot in the glass is better than one in the a**!'


AVAILABLE FORWeddings, Birthdays,Self Improvement Or

Church Groups.We cater or bring your own food.

Ask about special rates forcharitable events.

A beautiful, tranquil, private andcontrolled setting.

LOOK FOR CLASSES INMeditation and Yoga.Come work out with

Raquetball,Handball

and Wallyball.

Wireless InternetBig Screen Movies and Concerts

LUXURY VILLA RENTAL AT CASA OBEAR BY THE WEEKwww.casaobear.com

Call Jose for Info809-837-6845 or 809-970-7861www.loase.com

[email protected]

Chris & Mady’s Suites

Studio, 1 & 2 BedroomOcean Front Apartments

Daily and weekly rates availableEmail for rates & availability

[email protected]

WE HAVEWIRELESS INTERNET!!!

WATCH ALL YOURFAVOURITE SPORTS!Call for times and events

809-970-7502

Check Out OurLunch Specials!

SHOP IN OURSUPERMARKET& GIFT SHOP!

Come Try OurSeafood &Lobster

Specials

BBQChickenEvery Sunday!

SATELLITE TV!!

AMERICAN THANKSGIVINGDINNER

Call for Details & Reservations


If someone withmultiple personalities

threatens to kill himself,is it considered a

hostage situation?


BEGINNER INTERMEDIATE

HIDDEN SENTENCEOrange Juice

OPEN DAILY9AM-11PM

CALL FOR DELIVERY809-720-7583

CLOSED TUESDAYS


tacos!t s

burri o !

fa as

jit !

dcole

be rs!

open 12pm dailyMarvellous

margaritas!

plaza taino,playa cofresiplaza taino,playa cofresi

TAKE OUT AVAILABLE!

CATERING SERVICEI will never hear church bells ringing again withoutsmiling..Upon hearing that her elderly grandfather had justpassed away, Katie went straight to her grandpar-ent's house to visit her 95-year-old grandmotherand comfort her. When she asked how her grandfa-ther had died, her grandmother replied, He had aheart attack while we were making love on Sun-day morning.' Horrified, Katie told her grandmoth-er that 2 people nearly 100 years old having sexwould surely be asking for trouble.Oh no, my dear,' replied granny. 'Many years ago,realizing our advanced age, we figured out the besttime to do it was when the church bells wouldstart to ring. It was just the right rhythm. Nice andslow and even. Nothing too strenuous, simply in onthe Ding and out on the Dong.'

She paused to wipe awaya tear, and continued,'He'd still be alive if theice cream truck hadn'tcome along.'


Colmado

Villas Jasmine

Buddies

El Carey

Beat the Credit Crunch at Gym Bar with ourAutumn Offers!

Happy Hour 4 to 7pmEarlybird Food Savings 5.30 to7pm

Free Coffee RefillsFree Drinks

More offers soon watch this space!

TUESDAYDARTS from 8pm

FRIDAYPOOL all nightSATURDAY

LAMPLIGHT KARAOKEstarts 9pm

Opening TimesMon- Sat 7.30am- 11.30pm

Breakfast 7.30- 11amDinner 5.30- 9pm

Christmas & New Yearat Gym Bar.

Christmas Eve 24th

December.Join us for TraditionalChristmas DinnerTurkey & all the trimmingsfor a real t aste of home,just without the coldweather & screaming kids!

New Years Eve 31st

DecemberSee the New Year in withthe biggest party inCostambar!

FunGamesMusic

Dancing

Oriental Night &1st Wedding Anniversary

Party.Thursday 12th November

6 8pmGourmet Asian Menu

Three CoursesOnly RD400 per person!

Daytime Food at Gym BarAvailab le daily between 11am & 5pm

BLT 3 rashers of bacon, lettuce & tomato in a bunPizza Slice ¼ pizza.. different every dayTortilla Wrap Chicken, sour cream, l ettuce & tomatoin a soft tortillaSoup of the Day

All only RD100 to eat in or take- away!

the north coast’s dominican republic - #1 choice to ...nov 11, 2009 · costambar monthly page 3...

Documents