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I have about 10 used books I'd like to sell - anyone know of a bookstore that buys used books?

If not, do you know of somewhere to donate books?

thanks.

I'm from the US, where genetic screening for Tay Sachs is routinely suggested for Jewish people, and cystic fibrosis genetic screening is routinely suggested for Caucasians. I am Jewish/Caucasian and looking for a place to have this screening done in Singapore. (The lab at the medical center I go to...

I am going to be traveling to Siem Reap soon and need long pants and long-sleeved shirts to cover my arms and legs, in an effort to keep the mosquitoes off (I can't take anti-malarials or use DEET at the moment).... does anybody know where I can buy clothing that will cover me, but that will also be...

does anybody know of an insect repellent that is safe to use during pregnancy, and where to get it? i'm looking for something without DEET, but also without other toxins (e.g. the Tiger Balm natural repellent says on the box that it is not advisable to use during pregnancy).
thanks!

we're from the US (New York). he came here for work (marketing consulting) and i came here because he convinced me that we should move here. so far, so good!!

and you?

Wow - now I am TRULY reassured! thanks :) no one actually recommended malaria pills to me directly... I have just been reading a bit on US government website (CDC) which was sort of vague, and maybe over-cautious... and I've also been reading some travel forums (Trip Advisor and Thorntree) where occ...

Thanks very much for your response. Its hard to know when to worry and when not to... we'll be in very touristed areas, so it sounds like we'll be fine. thanks again.

Really- do you have to take anti-malaria pills for any travel in Vietnam?? Will be there 9 days - going to Ho Chi Minh City (and surrounding area) and Hanoi (and surrounding area). But leaving on Friday so doubt we could even see a doctor before leaving...

Leaving on Friday with boyfriend for 9-day vacation in Vietnam... Just moved to Singapore last month and this is our first trip in SE Asia. Very excited about it! (but also don't want to come home with any diseases..thus the search for repellant!)

good idea - maybe I will just buy it there. thanks!

yes, we'll be staying in hotels (and on a junk in Halong Bay, if we can still reserve a spot!)... but we'll be going to the Mekong Delta, Sapa, etc... so from what I have read I thought that repellant was necessary. No?

(thanks for your reply!)

I am going to Vietnam this week and have read that I should bring mosquito repellent with at least 40% deet, and that 50% is preferable... but all I have seen at Guardian and Watsons is 25%. Does anyone know where to get 40 or 50%?
Thank you!