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California fitness
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Soft mattress overlays
Have spent over an hour searching the site with no luck,, so I apologise if the answer is there and I have missed it. We have been here 5 weeks now, moved into a nice brand new apartment but cannot get used to the rock hard beds. We are looking for some foam - like egg carton profile, or high density like camping mat, overlays we can put on the beds to make them softer. Better still would be feather filled overlays like hotels have, but I have little hope of finding them. We would...
Electrical saftey plugs
On a roll... Does anyone know where we can buy electrical plug blanks? The kind you put into the wall socket to prevent curious two year olds from sticking objects into them?
Life coaching
Just wondering if anyone knows of any reputable life coaching organisations in Hanoi that operate in English?
Where to get a P.I.T. Number
So, I am a foreigner living and working in Hanoi,Vietnam and need to get my Personal Income Tax number. Where do I go to apply for this number? Is there a sight online or a place I need go to get this set up? Thanks!
Electric Trimmers
Electric Trimmers. I need some. Where do I get some? I'm sure there is "Barber and Salon store" street around here somewhere. Please help. I gotta a hot date and my junk patch is a mess.
ball pits
Where in Hanoi can I buy those soft plastic balls that go in kids' ball pits (preferrable somewhere close to Tay Ho)? And does anyone know what's a reasonable price to pay?
Adults Beginners English Course Book
Hi. Can anyone recommend a good beginners adult course book. It's hard to find beginners books that aren't designed for young kids and I don't want to teach like this to adults. However I need a course book that focuses on the very basics of English. Greetings, Farewells, gestures, body language etc. Hopefully there would be a workbook to go with the course book. I know there's lots of stuff on the internet but I haven't got the time needed to search and put it altogether and develop what ...
Why No "Epidemic" of Deafness?
I ask this in all seriousness and with no intent to offend anyone. I am new to Vietnam and love the people here, but the noise pollution is just punishing. I see all these people everyday exposed to sounds well in excess of 85 dB, and I do not know how it is possible that there isn't an epidemic of noise induced hearing loss (NIHL) here. Right now, I am staying in a hotel that is smackdab in the middle of a construction area, so I'm not surprised that it's noisy, but it's just so muc...
Small scale wind turbines and rare earth magnets
Hi, I'm looking for NdFe magnets to build wind turbine generators. I found magnetic wire but have no idea where to look for these very strong magnets. Also looking for small scale (- 5 kw) wind turbine projects in Hanoi. Does anyone know of any NGO's that are currently building or looking into building turbines? Any help would be appreciated. S.
Looking for polyester rasin
Hi, Does anybody know a place where you can buy fiberglass and polyester? Thanks in advance!
Express Delivery Service
What's the best express delivery service here? What are the options? I think there's DHL and EMS, but I don't know of any more.
Oops! forgot to renew the kids Passport.
Has anybody got experience to share on getting a Vietnamese passport renewed within 48 hours? All permissions and paperwork are done. Is there a fast track that I should be aware of? BTW, done the search already!
Converting to digital
Does anyone know where I can get my photo-slides converted to digital? 18 months ago Finnmacool wrote an article featuring a shop that converted photo-negatives to digital. http://tnhvietnam.xemzi.com/en/spot/6371/photo-lab-dai-viet-hanoi I visited there today, but they don't do slides and they couldn't advise me where to go.
Internet Connection in Hanoi
Hi friends, I am a foreigner and I just want to know about getting the internet connection for my home in hai ba trung district. What are the requirements and which internet provider is reliable? what would be the monthly cost? I need help in this regard. thanks
Where to buy PROM shoes!?
Hey, my school's prom/formal is coming up next saturday and i need heels!! last year, i found some here after going up and down shoe street in the old quarter (there were all very similar and a lot of ugly ones too). but this year i'm looking for a specific kind. is there a place tht might sell wedges with like an ankle cuff?? i know it' a lot to ask for in hanoi.. also, i dont want something crazy expensive like ninewest... or can someone tell me of ANY place with nice/cute formal heels?
Where to buy Shoe Freshner Spray?
I am looking for shoe freshner spray. I did a search but there is nothing. I have tried to find shoe freshner, but no luck. With some of the rain and flooding my shoes got wet and have that pungent odor. I expect this to happen more this Summer. Anyone know where shoe freshner spray or tissue can be bought.
Health Food
Hi there, I'm looking for health food ingredients such as chia seeds, groats, flax seeds, etc. Where can I go?
Amber teething necklace
Does anyone know for sure where to get an amber teething necklace for a baby (obviously)... I know there are lots of baby shops but it's too hot and the baby's too cross to go searching them all. Thanks!
neon/uv-wool (blacklight glow) where to buy ?
hello... where i can buy in hanoi neon/uv-wool (blacklight active) ! the link show what kind of wool i search : http://www.eventlights.at/en/neon-uv-products/neon-uv-tulle-fabric-wool-tape/neon-uv-glow-wool-50g-150m/a-824/ Thanks for your help
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