News Topic - Dominican Republic
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Report: A's prospect has ties to sports bookie
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -The Oakland Athletics' 16-year-old pitching prospect Michael Inoa of the Dominican Republic has ties to a sports bookie in his native country, according to a report.
MSNBC.com – Jul 23, 2008 10:17 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) -The Oakland Athletics' 16-year-old pitching prospect Michael Inoa of the Dominican Republic has ties to a sports bookie in his native country, according to a report.
MSNBC.com – Jul 23, 2008 10:17 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Melissa Segura: Ties between Dominican prospects and bookie raise concerns for MLB
A wealthy sports book owner in the Dominican Republic is marketing prospects to MLB. Melissa Segura reports that this may create an uneasy relationship.
SI.com – Jul 23, 2008 03:24 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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A wealthy sports book owner in the Dominican Republic is marketing prospects to MLB. Melissa Segura reports that this may create an uneasy relationship.
SI.com – Jul 23, 2008 03:24 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Prospects' ties to bookie concern MLB
HAINA, Dominican Republic -- Edgar Mercedes has made a fortune taking bets. So when the bookie saw 13-year-old Michel Inoa throw 78 mph off a mound in 2005 he knew that the lanky, 6-foot-3 right-hander was worth the wager. He's workable. He's workable, Mercedes kept saying to himself as he thought of the adjustments he would make to Inoa's delivery: the flick of his wrist, the angle of his waist. Mercedes, whose own career as a catcher had been derailed by injuries, had found the next best thing to being a professional ballplayer -- developing them.
SI.com – Jul 23, 2008 03:24 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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HAINA, Dominican Republic -- Edgar Mercedes has made a fortune taking bets. So when the bookie saw 13-year-old Michel Inoa throw 78 mph off a mound in 2005 he knew that the lanky, 6-foot-3 right-hander was worth the wager. He's workable. He's workable, Mercedes kept saying to himself as he thought of the adjustments he would make to Inoa's delivery: the flick of his wrist, the angle of his waist. Mercedes, whose own career as a catcher had been derailed by injuries, had found the next best thing to being a professional ballplayer -- developing them.
SI.com – Jul 23, 2008 03:24 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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18 nations gather for Conference of the American Air ChiefsAir chiefs and representatives from 18 Western Hemisphere nations gathered for the 48th annual Conference of the American Air Chiefs to San Antonio in July. Lt. Gen. Norman R. Seip, the 12th Air Force (Air Forces Southern) commander led the AFSOUTH delegation during the week-long event. Attendees at this year's CONJEFAMER include Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, the Inter-American Air Forces Academy and the Inter American Defense Board, as well as, representatives from the United States. more...
The United States Air Force – Jul 22, 2008 8:46 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Illness Misery at Holiday Village Golden Beach Hotel (formerly Occidental Allegro), Playa Dorada, Dominican Republic
Travel law solicitor Andrew Morton from Manchester solicitors, Pannone LLP, says an all inclusive hotel complex in the Dominican Republic is causing misery for holidaymakers as complaints of food pois... [WebWire - Tuesday, July 22, 2008]
WebWire – Jul 22, 2008 4:09 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Travel law solicitor Andrew Morton from Manchester solicitors, Pannone LLP, says an all inclusive hotel complex in the Dominican Republic is causing misery for holidaymakers as complaints of food pois... [WebWire - Tuesday, July 22, 2008]
WebWire – Jul 22, 2008 4:09 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Medical mission to Dominican Republic life-changing experience for volunteers
They stand in line in the heat all day with no water, no food and no iPods or cell phones...
The Sentinel Tribune – Jul 22, 2008 06:11 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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They stand in line in the heat all day with no water, no food and no iPods or cell phones...
The Sentinel Tribune – Jul 22, 2008 06:11 AM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Dominican Republic Sickness Bug at Bahia Principe Hotel Generating Compensation Claims, Again
Travel law solicitor, Andrew Morton from Manchester law firm Pannone LLP, says guests at the four star Bahia Principe hotel in the Dominican Republic, hit by an outbreak of sickness and diarrhoea, may... [WebWire - Friday, July 18, 2008]
WebWire – Jul 18, 2008 1:07 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Travel law solicitor, Andrew Morton from Manchester law firm Pannone LLP, says guests at the four star Bahia Principe hotel in the Dominican Republic, hit by an outbreak of sickness and diarrhoea, may... [WebWire - Friday, July 18, 2008]
WebWire – Jul 18, 2008 1:07 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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SATEL Chooses MetaSwitch for New Telecommunications Network
MetaSwitch solutions to form the core of SATEL's new telephony services in the Dominican Republic - - - Alameda, Ca: July 2008. MetaSwitch today announced that SATEL, the new telecommunications divi... [WebWire - Tuesday, July 15, 2008]
WebWire – Jul 15, 2008 7:38 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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MetaSwitch solutions to form the core of SATEL's new telephony services in the Dominican Republic - - - Alameda, Ca: July 2008. MetaSwitch today announced that SATEL, the new telecommunications divi... [WebWire - Tuesday, July 15, 2008]
WebWire – Jul 15, 2008 7:38 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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1705Prime Chophouse and Events Announces Cigar Lounge
Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, has announced that 1705Prime Chophouse and Events, a steakhouse and catering facility located at 1705 E. Millbrook Road, now features an extensive cigar menu in the Stinger Lounge. The cigar lounge offers world-famous cigars handcrafted in the Dominican Republic, including cigars by Montecristo, Romeo y Julieta and Cohiba. Montecristo is one of Cuba’s top-selling cigar [PR.com - November 20, 2007]
PR.com – Jul 14, 2008 10:07 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Dean Ogan, owner of Rocky Top Hospitality, has announced that 1705Prime Chophouse and Events, a steakhouse and catering facility located at 1705 E. Millbrook Road, now features an extensive cigar menu in the Stinger Lounge. The cigar lounge offers world-famous cigars handcrafted in the Dominican Republic, including cigars by Montecristo, Romeo y Julieta and Cohiba. Montecristo is one of Cuba’s top-selling cigar [PR.com - November 20, 2007]
PR.com – Jul 14, 2008 10:07 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Mets' Martinez on road to Shea?
Is the answer to the Mets' outfield problems Fernando Martinez, a 19-year-old prospect from the Dominican Republic?
Newsday.com – Jul 14, 2008 4:16 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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Is the answer to the Mets' outfield problems Fernando Martinez, a 19-year-old prospect from the Dominican Republic?
Newsday.com – Jul 14, 2008 4:16 PM [GMT] ¦ comment?
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