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[ - ] Want to get out of the city for a day on Saturday. Where should we go? 20 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 02:47 PM Flag
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North Fork or Hamptons but beaches are only for residents. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 02:50 PM Flag
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It’s a long way to go for a day [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 02:52 PM Flag
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Our friends do it. The drive past Riverhead on either fork is mentally relaxing, assuming there is no traffic [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 02:56 PM Flag
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Apropos of nothing, I'm watching The Good Place these days and "North Fork" now sounds completely hilarious. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 03:20 PM Flag
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My kids have been watching it and laugh whenever I say fork. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 03:50 PM Flag
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Changes the word forever! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 07:17 PM Flag
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New Paltz area--go hiking in the Gunks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 02:55 PM Flag
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We went last weekend, know that Minnewaska and Mohonk west trapps parking lots were full by 10am and they were turning people away. Minnewaska was more crowded than I've ever seen it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 04:31 PM Flag
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Planting Fields, Oyster Bay https://plantingfields.org/ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 02:55 PM Flag
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Jacob Riis [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 02:57 PM Flag
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And you don't even have to leave the city [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 04:24 PM Flag
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Art Omni [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 03:02 PM Flag
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https://bayardcuttingarboretum.com/ Great River Long Island [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 03:07 PM Flag
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They keep closing this parking lot because it gets full so go EARLY when if opens if you want to get in. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 03:46 PM Flag
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https://www.baileyarboretum.org/a Lattingtown, Long Island [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 03:08 PM Flag
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https://www.nps.gov/sahi/index.htm Sagamore Hill. Teddy Roosevelt’s home. Oyster Bay, Long Island [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 03:10 PM Flag
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This is closed and much better when the house is open. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 03:47 PM Flag
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Walk across the Hudson park, [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 03:49 PM Flag
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rockaway beach has a nice boardwalk. can play in the sand (no swimming) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 04:19 PM Flag
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Sometimes we'll just pick a town in Jersey and when we get there just pick a random park off Google Maps and drive there. It helps us feel human again. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 04:35 PM Flag
[ - ] Looking for inexpensive but comfortable dining chairs for our basement. We have dark wood coffee and end table. The dining table is white. I have been searching for months. https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/ekedalen-extendable-table-white-70340765/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI07zQ_qzo6QIVBobICh2vPQ6OEAQYASABEgLRZ_D_BwE 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 02:18 PM Flag
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Here is the rest of the furniture. https://www.ashleyfurniture.com/unxsearch/?q=Wesling&lang=default. couch is white [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 02:27 PM Flag
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What's even sadder is that I remember you asking before. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 02:27 PM Flag
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Ha, maybe you can help me then! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 02:34 PM Flag
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why are you eating in your basement? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 02:34 PM Flag
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We have a fdr and eat in kitchen upstairs.It is an informal dining space. We have plenty of room. It leads nicely to our back yard. DCs hang out there with there friends as well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 02:37 PM Flag
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Op-their [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 02:37 PM Flag
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Have you considered navy chairs? https://www.webstaurantstore.com/flash-furniture-ch-61200-18-bl-gg-blue-metal-indoor-outdoor-chair-with-vertical-slat-back/354CH61218BL.html?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=GoogleShopping&gclid=CjwKCAjwt-L2BRA_EiwAacX32UmHXIi4_Zm7I2oA3cwqW8u7CDFEni8W-hXybqs4jSlq5ZhtmxE2NBoCU8gQAvD_BwE [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 04:54 PM Flag
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We actually bought these more casual dining chairs: https://www.googleadservices.com/pagead/aclk?sa=L&ai=DChcSEwit2OiD0OjpAhX8_-MHHeV-Ad8YABAFGgJ5bQ&ohost=www.google.com&cid=CAESQOD2yhGbYIi-RSuAdxQhL3582Yl3fCxCP0e-OIfxV2yBDyDoDcicjo3T821HDNVxwp7-15DewYWGCp7NHvWDMXc&sig=AOD64_2gprKaMrjUrclz12UbCKEpKUpLMg&ctype=5&q=&ved=2ahUKEwiY8d2D0OjpAhULXc0KHQusBUgQwg96BQgKEJQB&adurl= [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 04:55 PM Flag
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Those are nice too. I am cautious about wood because I feel like the end tables, console table and and coffee table are too much. I think I would prefer a fun color over wood. In our house we already have ghost,tulip and white Eames plastic molded chair [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 05:12 PM Flag
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Op-I like that style! I was looking at them last night. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 05:09 PM Flag
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https://newyork.craigslist.org/fct/fuo/d/stamford-restoration-hardware-furniture/7134845968.html Craigslist has a number of nice options if you look around [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 07:05 PM Flag
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I never took a look. I’m pretty reluctant to get from craigslist. At the moment I’m searching on Overstock and Allmodern. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 08:41 PM Flag
[ - ] I have a free standing wine fridge in our basement and want to make it look more integrated with our space. Should I have a custom cabinet made around it? I would also place our espresso machine in the cabinet as well? We have a small kitchenette with white cabinets and white granite. Thanks for any ideas! 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 02:13 PM Flag
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Yes to the wine fridge custom cabinet. That would look very nice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 03:32 PM Flag
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Thank you for the response. I am thinking to integrate the same stone used in the kitchenette. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 03:40 PM Flag
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Sounds really nice! What else is in your kitchenette? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 07:07 PM Flag
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No stove. Sink, fridge, toaster, microwave. Espresso machine and wine cooler which will now be separate. I don’t want the counter space to get cluttered. Cooking will not happen in the kitchen. We have a barbecue right outside the basement door which leads to the yard. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 07:35 PM Flag
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Very nice! What about an ice maker? Then you’ll never have to go upstairs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 07:44 PM Flag
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Thank you, the fridge has one. The basement is more for the kids to hang out alone or with friends since our house is on the smaller end. We are yet to have friends over and entertain in the basement since they usually eat in the upstairs fdr and kitchen. If we have a large bbq, people can choose to eat in the yard or in the heated/cooled basement. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 08:45 PM Flag
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I think it sounds wonderful. How do you keep your kids and their friends out of the wine fridge? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.20, 01:17 AM Flag
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Ha the wine fridge is not filled or plugged. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.20, 03:25 AM Flag
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Probably will be mostly Pellegrino anyway [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.20, 03:26 AM Flag
[ - ] I am doing the remote PD and it seems that the doe thinks the fall will be blended (remote and in person). 21 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 01:35 PM Flag
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meaning people that not comfortable can decide to not come in? what about teachers? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 01:41 PM Flag
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No, half the kids go one day and half the other. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 04:30 PM Flag
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what would they do on the non school day? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 06:41 PM Flag
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Teachers can live stream. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 07:16 PM Flag
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Please let us know any other details you hear. Thank you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 02:01 PM Flag
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+1 Thanks for posting OP!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 02:49 PM Flag
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No details but we are learning new online learning resources and discussing a blended approach for next year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 04:36 PM Flag
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That's my guess as well. Blended in the fall, back full-time January 2021. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 02:21 PM Flag
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Interesting. My DH and BFF both teach in HS and they're hearing nothing specific from either school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 02:58 PM Flag
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in nYC DOE? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 03:16 PM Flag
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Yep, also a teacher (doe elementary) and that's what I'm getting from today's meetings as well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 03:23 PM Flag
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what is the remote PD?? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 03:39 PM Flag
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Teachers have professional development today. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 04:31 PM Flag
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That's what all the private schools are says. Some sort of hybrid model because they all believe the state regulations will limit building capacities. And possible return to full remote during peak flu season [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 03:57 PM Flag
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just for NYC or other areas too? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 04:31 PM Flag
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This is NYC doe. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 04:36 PM Flag
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Wonder how this will impact instruction. Have to say I've been grateful these past weeks for my DC's HS being a little less pressured/intense due to online learning. Would love if this less stressful vibe continued into the fall. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 04:41 PM Flag
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Does the DOE think that will actually happen, or are they just planning for it in case they have to do it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 05:50 PM Flag
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I would think they'd be planning on it in hopes of doing *something in person. There's no way they're going back to a full schedule with 100% attendance in classrooms, that's way too many people in a small space. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 06:31 PM Flag
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Random question. My dc is in k. Has anyone brought up keeping kids together from this year so younger kids can have some consistency? In a perfect world I want him to keep his teachers but I realize that teachers don’t teach different grades. :( [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 06:52 PM Flag
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Our principal said no to this for precisely this reason. Teachers would have to learn a new curriculum, what would the 5th grade teachers do, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 10:49 PM Flag
[ - ] DS' summer internship canceled. Trying to help him out - and yes, he is working on this too - but hoping to access this group's amazing resources for any insight on a healthcare related volunteer, internship or summer job opportunity. TIA! 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 01:19 PM Flag
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Wish I could help, but one thing you might consider is contacting your local representatives (city council, state assembly, etc.) because their offices sometimes have info. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 01:36 PM Flag
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thanks! will do that [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 02:11 PM Flag
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Contact tracing? Census? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 03:57 PM Flag
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Contact tracing is not a summer job. There are two weeks of training and most places require a college degree to apply. But Census is a good idea. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 04:38 PM Flag
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First thing I would have him do is enroll in an EMT course. This can be a supplement to whatever else he does (its a p/t course, even the summer accelerated courses) and then, in the future, he has a marketable skill that can be a part-time job through the rest of school, or a volunteer position on campus. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 04:00 PM Flag
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My DC is looking into this, but isn't it quite a time-consuming training? Like not something that could be done in a summer? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 06:44 PM Flag
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Is he life guard certified? Every pool is hiring right now in the NY Metro area. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 04:01 PM Flag
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Depends where you are. If you are in a smaller community, I would do the EMT course or see if there are local charities that need help. For NYC I am not sure how old you need to be to do the EMT course. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 04:20 PM Flag
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I think it's 18 in NYC, but 17 by the test date (August 20) outside of NYC. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 04:37 PM Flag
[ - ] 5'8 and gained 10lbs since February (150lbs) - want to get down to my ideal - last summer's weight when I was eating well and working out regularly which is 138, but going to be aggressive and shoot for 135. 7 days in and I'm at 146. Is it reasonable to expect to continue to lose 2lbs a week? or is that very difficult? I'm sticking to 1200 calories a day and doing intermittent fasting 12-6. I was drinking 6 nights a week and now only letting myself drink on the weekends (2 nights) and 2 drink max. 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 01:18 PM Flag
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I think it will be a little more challenging than usual because of stress and the fact that you are so close to your goal weight. If you really want to hit the 2lbs a week mark, you are going to have to cut out all drinking. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 01:25 PM Flag
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What if I just ate fewer calories the 2 days I have 2 glasses of wine? Doesn’t it all come down to calories in and out? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 01:35 PM Flag
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Serious question - how do you stave off the hunger pains from only eating 1200 calories? I'm eating 1600 calories a day (down from 2000) and it can be a real struggle on some days. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 01:28 PM Flag
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Intermittent fasting makes it much easier. AND focusing on eating high protein meals to keep myself satisfied in between. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 01:36 PM Flag
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Hi twin! I stopped drinking and non-stop snacking June 1 (I was 3-4 glasses of wine a night since the pandemic started along will all kinds of crazy junk food I never used to eaat), sticking to around 1200 cals and trying to up my activity. Hoping for 2lbs a week as well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 01:34 PM Flag
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Yay! Hi twin! We can do this!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 01:37 PM Flag
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Stick with your IF, focus on lower carb, you can drink 2 nights if you keep it to 2 drinks max. You can lose 2 pounds a week. Are you exercising? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 02:07 PM Flag
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I’ve been doing IF since late March along with not drinking and exercising daily. The first month or so I was steadily losing 2 lbs a week. Then it slowed to 1 lb a week and has kind of plateaued the last couple weeks. Granted I have not been calorie restricting or limiting carbs. I would still like to lose like 5 more lbs but I know I will probably have to get a little more strict with the food intake. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 03:05 PM Flag
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I've been doing it since March too--lost 8lbs and then stopped. I'm sad and still doing 19/5 sigh... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 04:23 PM Flag
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How old are you? That matters - if you're in your thirties, yes, two pounds a week is reasonable. If you're in your 40s, that might be more of a challenge, particularly late 40s. Give up grains, dairy, and meat if you're serious. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 03:22 PM Flag
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Likely you are eating more. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 06:34 PM Flag
[ - ] Just beginning to research so these are all over the place, but does anyone have any experience with the following boarding schools- Berkshire School, Miss Hall's, Emma Willard, Ethel Walker, Millbrook, Suffield Academy, Loomis Chaffee, Hotchkiss, Taft, Williston Northhampton. Trying to figure what the best "fit" would be for DD, so mostly curious about the general vibe, student body, any unique qualities. 14 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 01:18 PM Flag
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Go to college confidential, they have a forum for prep school admissions and there are lots of discussions about boarding schools. It was very helpful for us when dd applied last year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 01:34 PM Flag
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I went to BS and toured 3 on your list and went to one not on your list. My one thought: stick w coed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 01:34 PM Flag
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Millbrook is an excellent school. BUT, it has the biggest day student population out of the ones you list. I personally, would not want to be a boarding student at a school where half the school goes home at night and half stays. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 01:55 PM Flag
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Thanks! It says only 16% day students on their website. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 02:03 PM Flag
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sorry! my mistake. I was think of Milton. sorry! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 02:22 PM Flag
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No worries! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 02:32 PM Flag
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Will you get to tour any? or is everything remote? I toured about 8 schools when I was looking for myself as a teen. You get a good sense from the tour [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 02:34 PM Flag
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I was a day student at Williston Northampton in the 1990’s and it is a great school with lots to do in the area w/ cafes, bookstores and restaurants. There are so many sports offerings and it is a very nurturing community. It is preppy, but also very welcoming to artsy kids who love theater, dance,and studio arts. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 04:20 PM Flag
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Good to know! We don't fit the preppy mold at all, but live in a small NE town and want dd to be exposed to new people/places/ideas during high school. DH and I both went to nyc public schools and greatly value that experience. We obviously can't replicate it here and we're pretty torn as to whether boarding school will be eye-opening or just a bubble of priviledge. Our local public HS is good, though small (same ~65 kids in her grade since K), and though money is not an object for us, we really try to raise our dcs humbly. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 07:39 PM Flag
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DS is graduating from a BS not on this list. It has been great for him. DD going to another one not on the list in the fall. I agree about the day student population comment. IOE even if the day pop is low, a lot of kids lived nearby, so it could be different on some weekends. Especially long weekends when it was a bit far for him to get home after sports. That being said I know kids who have gone to all of those schools and loved them. You do need to see them to get the real vibe. All of them have artsy, sporty, shy and outgoing kids, it is how they meld that gives the school it's character. For cold hard numbers, look at boardingschoolreview.com just to compare size, sports etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 04:24 PM Flag
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Thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 07:32 PM Flag
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So funny, we were the family that went RVing this past week. We were looking for a trail head and drove onto the Northhampton campus. Now I keep getting adds for the school. Beautiful area. My kid s were like what is boarding school and why would you go. We obviously don't trave; om those circles! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 04:57 PM Flag
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I grew up near Taft, but attended another boarding school. Great small school/community. Great matriculation. Would consider it for my dcs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.20, 12:12 AM Flag
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Thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.20, 01:26 PM Flag
[ - ] Amy Cooper is getting her dog back. She can’t possibly stay in the city, right? 31 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Where is she originally from? I thought I read Canada, but that may have only been for undergrad. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 01:04 PM Flag
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She went to my school - very, very few Americans. She is most likely a Canadian citizen with a green card. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 02:38 PM Flag
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^^ also, much of my college was "co-op" work-study 5 year program and she attended from '98-'03. No non-Canadians/non-Canadian PR in the co-op program, so she 100% has Canadian citizenship. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 02:42 PM Flag
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Interesting. It could be that one of her parents is American. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 03:05 PM Flag
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It's pretty easy for Canadians with good qualifications to get work visas, and the wait after GC approval is short (unlike Indians or Chinese who wait decades). DH & I are both Canadians, came here first on TN visas (also available for Americans who want to work in Canada), transitioned to H1B so we could apply for GCs, and got GC approved and actual GC in 2 years. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 03:07 PM Flag
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^^ why do you think that she has a U.S. parent? I'd say 1/3 of my class from Waterloo have worked or are working in the U.S. The ones who are still here all have U.S. citizenship by now (as well as retaining Canadian citizenship). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 03:09 PM Flag
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^^^ approx. 700k-1m Canadians live in the U.S. (if you include dependents). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 03:10 PM Flag
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OR. I'm also a Canadian working the US. I came on an L1-A visa, transitioned to green card and then citizenship. It's not unreasonable to suggest she has an American parent. Many Canadians do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 03:17 PM Flag
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Ok. It's just that Waterloo has a particularly large U.S. contingent. Didn't think parentage was a factor in the move to the States. I've also attended a few CANY events, again similar. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 03:46 PM Flag
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^^ even back in ancient history, we had U.S. companies come recruiting. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 03:46 PM Flag
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As long as she's an American citizen, who hasn't been duly convicted of any crime, she can stay where she pleases. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 01:10 PM Flag
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^^and I don't approve of what she did. But the same laws that protect her also protect all of us. Stay safe, everyone. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 01:11 PM Flag
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Thank you, a lone voice of reason. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 01:15 PM Flag
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+1 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 01:19 PM Flag
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I just don't see her being safe in the city. She will be harassed and supposedly no longer allowed in CP. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 03:19 PM Flag
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With people taking matters into their own hands, you may well be correct. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 04:42 PM Flag
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Will people recognize her? Wouldn’t she be relatively anonymous in her mask? Maybe the dog would be a tip-off. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 07:57 PM Flag
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The question isn't about the legality of where she lives. It's about how can she show her face in public, who will hire her, who would want to socialize with her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 01:33 PM Flag
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That sounds awful. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 02:42 PM Flag
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NP: Using public shaming as a tool to combat racism sounds ok to me. Society is at a tipping point; let's make it better. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 03:02 PM Flag
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Couple of problems with that. First, her racism, or anything else, has not been determined, so this opens the door for people taking the law into their own hands. Second, it can have no limit. Today it's a scarlet A. Tomorrow a Scold's Bridle. The day after, who knows? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 03:09 PM Flag
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What? Her racism has been determined. It was captured on video. She falsely claimed to the police that a black man was threatening her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 03:24 PM Flag
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You saw the video and so did I. So did a lot of people. Her guilt, whether filing a false report or anything else, has not been determined by any judge or jury. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 03:26 PM Flag
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np. Even she at this point knows she was guilty. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 03:52 PM Flag
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ITA. What she did was awful and could have been tragic, but she is free to live where she wants. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 03:00 PM Flag
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She is not an American citizen. She's Canadian. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 05:22 PM Flag
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She did what she did in New York State, and is entitled to the same rights as any common criminal would have. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 05:24 PM Flag
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Of course she can stay in the city. But it may be a very uncomfortable place for her to live. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 03:22 PM Flag
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If I were her I'd be out of here. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 04:38 PM Flag
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How do you know about the dog? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 09:24 PM Flag
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If she walked by me on the street, I would have no idea who she was. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.20, 12:06 AM Flag
[ - ] For 1 DC, how much do you contribute to 529 each year? We are having our first (and likely only ) DC this year. I am considering a high contribution for the next 3 years so that we then don't have to contribute much. Maybe 20k for each of the next 3 years. What are other strategies? 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 12:09 PM Flag
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We did 10K each year starting when DC was three or four, only one DC, we were clueless before that. DC is starting college this year, has over 240K in 529. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 12:42 PM Flag
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Better to do $10k per year over 6 years since you can deduct up to $10k per year from your taxes (assuming married couple) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 12:47 PM Flag
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I think NJ does not allow for tax deductions? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 01:09 PM Flag
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$10,000 per year since he was born is now 17 and has almost $400,000. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 12:52 PM Flag
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Wow, you did really well. What state? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 01:09 PM Flag
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We did $10k per year for tax benefits in NY. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 02:10 PM Flag
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General Topics 06.04.20, 06:00 PM Flag
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I have 3dcs, contribute 20k yearly spread over 3 kids. I think it's best to spread it out to dollar cost average into the stock market and also for tax benefits (at least in NYS). My oldest is 15, and has 220k in account (contributed 100k). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 02:33 PM Flag
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^^ I also do things like contribute a little extra when market is done. In March, I added 20k/3 to each account. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 02:33 PM Flag
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We did 10 K every year from when he was born. Wound up with 325,ooo for school. We were lucky we went to school during the boom in stock market [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 03:53 PM Flag
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10k per year is a good strategy. We do 15k pee year per kid but started later. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 08:42 PM Flag
[ - ] I've been "nominated" (as though it's an honor?!) for the Facebook photo challenge where you post one travel photo for 10 days with no explanation. I don't want to. Would you ignore it? Or would you politely decline? The nominator is a coworker. 30 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 12:08 PM Flag
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ignore [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 12:20 PM Flag
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Just don't do it. No sane person will confront you on this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 12:22 PM Flag
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this. if feel like you want to acknowledge the person, you can "like" the nomination post and just leave it at that. but even that isn't necessary. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 12:50 PM Flag
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Op. That's what I'll do. I rarely post on FB, so I'm sure she won't notice or care if I don't do anything. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 01:01 PM Flag
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I got tagged in one for "influential albums" or something. I liked the person's post tagging me, to demonstrate that I saw it and appreciate their thinking of me. But I did not post anything. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 12:28 PM Flag
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^ If they do ask you why you didn't participate you, just be like 'Oh yeah I meant to do that, totally got sidetracked..." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 12:29 PM Flag
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Tell them you were distracted by the pandemic, riots and lack of childcare. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 01:27 PM Flag
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Truth. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 01:30 PM Flag
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Yeah, that's dumb. They should be embarrassed that they did it, not you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 12:35 PM Flag
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ignore [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 12:41 PM Flag
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No way would I do that. It is like that dumb recipe chain e-mail that went around early on in the quarrantine, two people I know through work, and who know each other, sent it to me, i was like sorry but I don't have time. I would never have time for that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 12:43 PM Flag
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I got that one too. I ignored it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 12:59 PM Flag
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Me too, so annoying - don't want to share my email with randoms [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.20, 01:31 AM Flag
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I received a chain email on inspirational quotes for women. I was supposed to send the email to one of my managing directors at work. No way did I send it to her. I broke the chain. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 01:02 PM Flag
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I broke that chain too. I hate chain mail and am not about to send some dumb quote to my colleagues. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 01:25 PM Flag
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I got one for recipes. Seriously! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 01:44 PM Flag
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This is not the right time. One of my friends did this all last week and I think it was incredibly tone deaf of her. NO ONE wants to see your travel photos now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 01:17 PM Flag
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THIS! And even worse is when they preface it with, "Now for some much-needed levity" or other such nonsense. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 01:26 PM Flag
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Or the fact that it's a "challenge." The entire purpose of FB is posting photos. It's not challenging at all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 01:36 PM Flag
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This [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 01:33 PM Flag
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CORRECT. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 03:23 PM Flag
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Ignore those, so annoying. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 01:35 PM Flag
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I just ignore. Even from friends. I don’t post much. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 02:37 PM Flag
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the good thing about not posting much on facebook is that i can plausibly claim "oh I didn't see it, I don't go on FB much!" when I do go on fairly often, I just don't post. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 05:20 PM Flag
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I ignore anything like this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 03:01 PM Flag
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+1 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 03:19 PM Flag
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Oh, man, someone I adore nominated me. I put the heart on the post and then let it go. I felt so guilty though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 03:23 PM Flag
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I just ignored the one I got, I don't do things like this [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 04:31 PM Flag
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I ignore [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 05:13 PM Flag
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It's like those chain letters that are circulating about sharing inspiration or recipes...I can't deal with that added stress now. It may be helpful for some but for me, it's stress. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 06:47 PM Flag
[ - ] Share thoughts on socialization, emotional health etc of young kids under the current circumstances. We are still in the city with one DC, 5yo. Zoom with preschool class once, sometimes twice, daily for 20-30 min. We go to the neighborhood park almost daily where she often plays with 1-2 other kids. Scoot, run around or kick a ball mostly. They do pretty well with masks. We had/have the option to visit ILs in flyover for more space. But other than two old people, no extra social opportunities. The thought of young kids interacting only with their nuclear family for much longer seems just wrong to me. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 12:01 PM Flag
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You are doing so much more than we have, or that most people I know in the city have. My kids are a little older (elementary) but haven't seen any kids or family at all. Just daily walks to the park. Agree that it's not "normal" but it's where we are. Hoping we have some day camp options by mid June or August at least. I know for preschool that probably isn't an option for you, but if camps are opening maybe people will start feeling more comfortable about doing small group playground meetups this summer. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 12:54 PM Flag
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*by mid JULY I meant, not mid June [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 12:54 PM Flag
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I think your kid will get a lot more out of socializing outside with kids she knows than with random kids who happen to be in the playground at the same time, so you might try texting your neighborhood friends to see if they will meet outside. It's also safer from the contagion point of view. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 01:38 PM Flag
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Are the in-laws grandparents? Aunts and uncles? Im going to say that this might be an opportunity to spend quality time with family that you would otherwise never be able to do and that to me is priceless. The kids will socialize with other kids again, they won't be permanently damaged, and maybe they will meet new kids in the neighborhood of the flyover and make friends in a different part of the country. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 02:13 PM Flag
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Kid, not kids sorry [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 02:13 PM Flag
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my 10 year old is so lonely. I don't know what to do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 03:42 PM Flag
[ - ] We have been in an area (northern New England) where there are relatively few COVID cases since early March. We have had very little exposure besides one adult going to the grocery store with mask once every 10 days. My son (2) had a 101.6 fever two nights ago and was better the next day. My daughter (11) has a sore throat, upset stomach and very low fever tonight. What gives? 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 02:49 AM Flag
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allergies [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 02:56 AM Flag
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These don’t cause fever [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 02:38 PM Flag
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I see this here all the time but it isn't true. Allergies can cause a low grade fever [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 04:04 PM Flag
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Not 101.6. That's an infection but not necessarily Covid. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 06:48 PM Flag
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all the other diseases that exist alongside covid probably. we live in NYC, center of pandemic, school, office rife with covid. teachers, coworkers hospitalized and dead. all of us had a horrible illness for weeks and weeks. guess what - not covid. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 03:02 AM Flag
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I think that OP's question is why are they getting sick if they haven't been in contact with any other human being for basically several months. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 11:10 AM Flag
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I posted here a few weeks ago that my son had a similar fever. He had only been to our yard for months. Dh and I had only been to stores. I took him for a covid test and a flu text. Both were negative and he was fine in a day. I have no idea what he had but his allergies were awful at that time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 11:40 AM Flag
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Must be bacteria (perhaps food borne), allergies, or psychosomatic. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 12:39 PM Flag
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They're just sick with something. I was sick in February and again in March and convinced I'd had Covid but I've tested negative for antibodies. There are always viruses running around. Hope they feel better soon! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 03:01 PM Flag
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Yes bu the point is t not really when you don't leave the house [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 04:13 PM Flag
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it is most likely something else but it is possible thought not probable to get it when you are at the grocery store [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 05:48 PM Flag
[ - ] "The idea of keeping schools closed in the fall because of safety concerns for children might be "a bit of a reach," said Dr. Anthony Fauci" and more on this in this article - https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/03/us/fauci-schools-reopening-coronavirus/index.html 40 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 02:37 AM Flag
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Dudes there is no school in 2020-2021 at all. There may not even be in fall 2021. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 02:41 AM Flag
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interesting that you know more than fauci. how and why is that, pray tell. are you birx? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 02:42 AM Flag
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You sound ... naive. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 06:04 AM Flag
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You must be a union rep for teachers. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 02:43 AM Flag
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Lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 02:47 AM Flag
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this is one of the stupidest comments I have ever seen on this board, and that is saying a lot [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 02:50 AM Flag
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It's actually not crazy. As much as schools really want to re-open, the challenges may be too great and the costs too high. Many families would actually prefer remote. If school doesn't reopen in the fall, it is very unlikely to reopen in January when the flu season will be peaking. This post could very well be accurate... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 02:56 AM Flag
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the entire point of this post was to directly quote fauci. not saying anything definitive, but bottom line - none of us have a hotter take than fauci. not you, not anyone on this board. this is where we are at right now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 03:00 AM Flag
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Fauci is showing he's open. He can't say no to school right now. He doesn't have the data. But the overwhelming likelihood is no school for the year. Unless a vaccine is tested and delivered by December -- and that is not gonna happen [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 03:54 AM Flag
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People not working for a year is not going to happen. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.20, 01:07 AM Flag
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Many families actually won't prefer remote. Most families cannot "prefer" period. And many of those who have the privilege to "prefer", do not prefer remote for a variety of reasons. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 11:46 AM Flag
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Right. I do have that privilege, and no way would I prefer remote in the fall. I prefer anything but, as you said, its not up to me anyway. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 06:06 PM Flag
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False. No family prefers remote, unless it's a family with teachers. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.20, 06:01 AM Flag
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LOL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 03:07 AM Flag
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OR: Your head is in the sand, dear. There is no vaccine. There is no herd immunity. Children are spreaders. They carry and spread the same viral load of COVID as adults, per data out today. There's no school until there's a vaccine or herd immunity in NYC. Wake up [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 03:53 AM Flag
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Can you post that data? Everything I've read so far says that children do not spread at the same rate as adults. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 10:22 AM Flag
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Why would the virus behave differently in kids. It’s just busy looking for a host. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 02:43 PM Flag
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so you have NO IDEA what you are talking about. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 04:05 PM Flag
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same. https://www.sciencenews.org/article/coronavirus-covid-19-kids-parents-summer [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 04:06 PM Flag
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sorry are you talking to me or fauci? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 04:32 PM Flag
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thats insane. how are people going to work?? dont you understand most of the population does not have a nanny?? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 12:01 PM Flag
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Just ignore this troll post. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 02:18 PM Flag
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The fact that korea had to close schools again makes me think the chances are low we will open in the fall but I’m hoping for the best [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 03:42 AM Flag
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How can school NOT be open? How will people go to work? What world do you all live in? Just because people test positive for covid doesn't mean they are deathly ill. or that they will spread deathly illness. Schools have to open or at least be hybrid with remote. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 04:03 AM Flag
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Same reason they’re closed now [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 04:07 AM Flag
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right, but everything else is also closed. you cant open the economy and have schools closed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 12:54 PM Flag
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Really you don't get this yet? It's about the health care workers and the hospital beds. You can't overwhelm either. And then parents don't want their kids to get sick, even if asymptomatically, and transfer it to adults. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 06:03 AM Flag
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NP: I don’t think you get this. The idea of us staying home was to flatten the curve, not to eliminate the virus. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 12:09 PM Flag
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this is the thing. if they expect parents to return to work in person, schools have to reopen. that's non-negotiable. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.20, 01:23 AM Flag
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Please try to be a bit accurate: "some" schools in Korea were forced to close again. Your statement implies that all were. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 11:48 AM Flag
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More than 500 schools closed again. They did staggered opening and this after testing thousands and having 49 new Covid cases. There’s just no comparison to how things are here. I just don’t see schools opening here in the fall unless we really flatten the curve. We have over 100k deaths here vs 273. For reference, south Korea has population of 51M vs 8M in NYC [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 02:59 PM Flag
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Sweden didn’t enforce social distancing had the highest Covid death in per capita [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 03:40 PM Flag
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It's less about safety concerns for children (who statistically are much less likely to have severe Covid) and more about safety concerns for teachers/staff, and also children's family members (because kids can be asymptomatic spreaders). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 06:07 AM Flag
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I think both. Kids have the same viral load as adults and with new Kawasaki-like symptoms appearing in some kids, it’s too risky [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 03:31 PM Flag
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i dont think its risky or statistically significant. there were estimated that 50-80% of nyc had been exposed or had covid. there are like 2 million kids in nyc, so lets say 1 million kids were exposed or had it. of those 150? ended up with kwasaki type symptoms. thats what 150 kids out of 1 million? thats a tiny tiny tiny percentage. and kawasaki type symptoms can occur after any virus (like strep). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 04:26 PM Flag
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I don’t think a million kids were exposed. Schools were closed and most were home. Shouldn’t it be based on the number of kids tested or those that tested positive or were ill from Feb to now? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 05:31 PM Flag
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https://nypost.com/2020/04/14/most-new-york-city-children-probably-have-coronavirus-doc-says/ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 07:49 PM Flag
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what a crap source. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.20, 02:10 AM Flag
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LOL. You’re joking, right? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.20, 03:33 AM Flag
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This. It is not just childcare and education, it is a workplace and teachers, admin and other staff are entitled to OSHA protections [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.20, 02:44 AM Flag
[ - ] In Park Slope--just heard what must be a lot of people marching. Anyone know what's going on in Brooklyn tonight? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 02:30 AM Flag
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Citizen app says protestors on 7th near 1 & 2nd. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 02:37 AM Flag
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Walking from Bay Ridge to Barclays. Peaceful protest. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 03:18 AM Flag
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Saw an endless parade of police cars, but everything seemed calm. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 05:11 AM Flag
[ - ] Harvard Law and other Harvard grad schools have just announced they will be remote in the Fall. Harvard College has not made a decision, but the writing is on the wall. This is likely to be followed by other Ivys, and so forth. Bad news for everyone hoping that schools will re-open in NYC. 21 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 02:29 AM Flag
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yes but colleges being remote is more like businesses being remote than schools. 18 year olds can learn. online - 7 year olds cannot. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 02:39 AM Flag
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They also live on campus and congregate much more than 7yos. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 02:59 AM Flag
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and have sex, let's face it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 04:04 AM Flag
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Grad students tend to live in apartments off campus everywhere, is that not the case at Harvard? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 07:20 PM Flag
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Dorms. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 03:18 AM Flag
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Honestly I just don’t get it. Are they afraid the entire community will get deathly ill (literally) from covid? Serious question. Otherwise I just don’t get it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 03:18 AM Flag
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The professors are usually on the older side as well as the deans and they have a lot of international students as well so they probably prefer remote learning. They’re not dumb. They would rather be alive than risk dying. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 03:44 AM Flag
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I think that dorms can work like "super spreader" spaces. If one student gets covid, contamination of others will be almost immediate and on a large scale. And then, what do you do? Isolating is not easy if you don't have extra rooms, and contact tracing also not reliable given the mind frame of 18-year olds. And with faculty and staff coming in and out of campus everyday for work, a whole larger community could be at risk. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 11:14 AM Flag
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One solution would be to operate at half capacity - only allow parts of the student body to move in so that the situation is more manageable, everybody in singles, etc. But on what basis will you decide who gets to come and who has to stay? The whole social aspect of college may be compromised. I could totally see a sophomore "upset" because some of their best friends were not allowed to come back, etc... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 11:17 AM Flag
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Stanford is doing this, two quarters on campus and one remote (summer will be a regular quarter with full class offerings). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 07:21 PM Flag
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This! Plus, what about international students? Do they want to come and risk being sick away from their families? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 01:46 PM Flag
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They can afford to do this, other schools that depend on tuition revenue cannot. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 03:49 AM Flag
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This. Have you seen their endowment? Plus they’re Harvard. Who’s going to defer enrollment from there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 04:00 AM Flag
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My school has very little endowment and we're bracing ourselves for remote learning in the fall. Not officially announced yet but likely. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 11:18 AM Flag
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Public or private? I think most of the smaller privates are planning to be in person. They just have to, as we see almost daily evidence on this board. The faculty can be pretty protected, but I worry about some of the staff. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 03:25 PM Flag
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I would defer, if possible, and suggest it of my child. If it meant giving up admission altogether, that's another story. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 11:20 AM Flag
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Ok, but defer and then what? What would your kid do for that year? My DC is starting at a SLAC in the fall, they have announced their plan to be open with the ability to pivot, class schedules have been revised so they can quickly go online if needed. If they do, that would not be great, but DC sitting at home playing Assassin's Creed for months isn't better, he made zoom work for HS and he can do it for college if he has to. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 12:47 PM Flag
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NP -- my child is deferring and will work as an EMT. Another friend of his will be working with a food bank. Another friend is working on a political campaign [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 04:09 PM Flag
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np: The political campaign thing is what dd and a lot of her classmates plan to do if their school does not open. They will just take the fall term off (not freshmen) and try to make some difference in the world. I think it is way better than more zoom in the bedroom, which has not been great and they definitely do not want to repeat. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 07:19 PM Flag
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IKR. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 03:25 PM Flag
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HBS grad here. I can't fathom doing first year virtually. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 04:14 PM Flag
[ - ] To protest or not during Covid? 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 02:25 AM Flag
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so personal. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 02:39 AM Flag
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It really depends on your comfort level and where you are. I took my teens, or rather my teens took me as they were insistent on going, to a peaceful protest of about 300o people in my small Long Island town. Everyone there wore masks and we stayed in the back or on the sides 6-10feet away from others. I'm glad we went. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 02:45 AM Flag
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Depends where and when, I've seen a couple of marches and both were peaceful and I didn't feel threatened being in the close vicinity. However, things can always get heated and being around a crowd of super-charged people is never 100% safe, you need to plan for exit and it may not be easy as it's not a parade, there is police all around. Just don't think it's a parade, that's all. And honestly this can't go on forever, at some point people will stop marching, it does hurt the economy which is already f-ed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 03:31 AM Flag
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And that is without Covid considerations. If you are compromised or at risk, just stay home. It's not risk free. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 03:33 AM Flag
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There are many ways to support the cause. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 11:49 AM Flag
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I went to the rally by Gracie Mansion last night. Very safe, very well organized. Not totally socially distant, but much looser than, say at the last Women's March and masks were worn by most. A group of marchers arrived ~7:30 and it got more congested at that point - then the groups combined and marched downtown from there. I split off about 8:15/8:30 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 12:18 PM Flag
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HM - I firmly believe in peaceful protest. But I would think long and hard about going into a crowd of people right now. Disease risk aside, it only takes a couple of bad actors to result in tragedy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 12:36 PM Flag
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Just curious, HM - do the "bad actors" showing up at these protests have historical precedent in a setting like this? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 03:27 PM Flag
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I would have to do some research, but just go back a couple of months when the lockdowns started: people were being warned that the scammers were spiraling out of control. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 03:42 PM Flag
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Yes, I saw evidence of that myself. This just doesn't seem like self-interested acting - it's almost frighteningly purposeful. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 05:52 PM Flag
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Choosing not to protest, but writing letters. Protest doesn't have to be public. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 03:26 PM Flag
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No way am I going out in a crowd anytime soon. There are other, better ways that don't cause inadvertent harm. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 06:15 PM Flag
[ - ] I just made the caramelized shallot pasta from NYT and that sauce is so good, I am just eating it with a small spoon from the jar! Thanks to whoever recommended it, how did I miss that recipe before? I usually browse NYT Cooking quite a lot. 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 02:06 AM Flag
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Link link? I wanted to make it and lost the link!!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 02:27 AM Flag
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https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1020830-caramelized-shallot-pasta [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 02:35 AM Flag
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There is also a Youtube video, I enjoyed watching it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 02:39 AM Flag
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oooh thank you kind UBer [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 02:40 AM Flag
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YW! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 02:41 AM Flag
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Ooh! Good to know! I am obsessed with the NYT Cooking app. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 02:47 AM Flag
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The spread/sauce is really good, I imagine it will be delicious on some warm bread. I may bake bread just for that tomorrow. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 03:15 AM Flag
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Looks delicious!! I’ve found Alison Roman’s recipes to be very good in general - hadn’t seen this one but will add it to my list [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 12:50 PM Flag
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Funny, I have had bad luck so far with her recipes. I'll give this one a try. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 01:19 PM Flag
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What else did you make? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 01:47 PM Flag
[ - ] I am currently watching the Jeffrey Epstein series. What went on is the definition of abhorrent. 14 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 01:58 AM Flag
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But not surprising. People don’t speak up for others in a real way, sadly. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 01:59 AM Flag
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People don't speak up for women. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.20, 12:07 AM Flag
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I'm on episode 3. I stopped watching earlier in the week as lately I've been glued to the news until I fall asleep. Tonight seems quiet, so I might put it on again later. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 02:09 AM Flag
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I hate that a disgusting human being like him couldn't rot in jail for the rest of his life... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 02:46 AM Flag
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What do you think should happen or will happen to Ghislaine? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 03:02 AM Flag
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Should? She trafficked young girls for sex. She should go away for life. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 11:05 AM Flag
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+1 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 01:32 PM Flag
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She also abused them herself [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 01:32 PM Flag
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THIS! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 01:47 PM Flag
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But WILL she??? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 03:33 PM Flag
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probably not. I don't follow that closely, do they even know where she is? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 03:54 PM Flag
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Authorities must. It’s impossible to hide like you could in the past. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 07:11 PM Flag
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Like most women, she'll be scapegoated for the actions of men, while all the high profile clients will get away without any punishment. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.20, 12:09 AM Flag
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Yes, we need to be protesting and acknowledging this sexism/misogyny. I've had enough, too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.05.20, 12:08 AM Flag
[ - ] anyone see any loosening up of hiring freezes? so hoping we can pull out of this nosedive and that i can personally get a job some time soon! 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 01:14 AM Flag
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What industry? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 01:25 AM Flag
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media/ advertising. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 01:53 AM Flag
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I’m in media. I’d focus on healthcare. Any experience there? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 01:59 AM Flag
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none. but i guess could try - as in pharma martketing? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 02:21 AM Flag
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Me too. Hoping spending kicks up in Q3 and Q4. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 02:05 AM Flag
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Everything is already shifted to Q4. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 02:15 AM Flag
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We've been getting some incremental stuff trickling in. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 02:20 AM Flag
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We’ve hired 3 Director level or above roles since March. Jobs are out there! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 01:51 AM Flag
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which industry? that's great. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 01:53 AM Flag
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Tech, in the home services vertical, believe it or not [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 02:47 AM Flag
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that makes sense [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 03:32 AM Flag
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We are hiring (biotech) and all those furloughed have been reinstated. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.04.20, 06:50 PM Flag
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