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[ - ] I am obsessed with BRAVO TV! I love it!!!!! 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 01:55 PM Flag
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me too. so hooked, i even enjoyed the a-list awards. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 02:00 PM Flag
[ - ] Dr. Evan Nadler? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 01:54 PM Flag
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Does anyone have any experience with him? He is at NYU. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 01:54 PM Flag
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I work at NYU in pediatrics. From the families who have used them - everyone is happy. What kind of surgery? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 03:25 PM Flag
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A hernia, we think. We haven't gone in for our initial consult yet, and our ped isn't sure that it is a hernia, but thinks that there is a problem. Our baby is 3 months old and we're really nervous about all of this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 05:32 PM Flag
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I work in the pediatric cancer center and he does all of the mediport surgeries and the families seem to love him. He is a great pediatric surgeon - our MDs always refer to him [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 07:14 PM Flag
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Thank you! This is good to hear! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 07:50 AM Flag
[ - ] interpret please: erb tester said ds was excited at first but settled down pretty quickly and was really on-point. What does on-point mean? Rhat he wasn't a lunatic or that he actually did okay? 23 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 07.25.08, 01:54 PM Flag
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that he was attentive to task. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 01:55 PM Flag
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are you a tester? That is very much their language. No indication of how he did but atkeast it seems like he paid attention and followed directions. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 02:01 PM Flag
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Are you seriously asking this? It means it went well. But that doesn't mean high 90' [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 02:01 PM Flag
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he ran down the hallway at the erb not once but twice. They had to send seone to retrieve him and I could seiously hear him exclaiming in the room. Trust me I am asking [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 02:05 PM Flag
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Everything she said sounds positive. Meaning, he was wild at first but focused and did his job. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 02:06 PM Flag
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I could hear my dc in the room, too. The hall running (2x) is going to be in the notes. Even with high score, you've got to hope school report and playdates show him as a slightly calmer kid. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 02:15 PM Flag
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I can live with a report that says he is exuberant but can settle down. That is accurate and should reflect what happens in playdates. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 02:29 PM Flag
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My tester just smiled and said bye. 99 anyhow. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 02:02 PM Flag
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My dc's tester didn't really smile and said "she finished her work". 99x3. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 02:49 PM Flag
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just curious, why do you add x3? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 02:52 PM Flag
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she always does. my guess is that tester suspected prepping, and didn't want to be enthusistic. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 03:10 PM Flag
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Always does? Doubt my dc is the only kid with this score. No prep. No prep suspected. Got into multiple tts. Sorry to disappoint, Bitter Better. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:41 PM Flag
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Is this part of narrative or what she said after the test. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 02:02 PM Flag
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what she said after. Will not get scores for two or three weeks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 02:09 PM Flag
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Sounds fine. Don't stress. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 02:13 PM Flag
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on point is a code word for "this kid has been prepped...knows exactly what he is doing." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 03:13 PM Flag
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OP: I wondered about that. Ds had an OT tutor because his fine motor was a problem and she helped him sit and behave but absolutely NO real prep, meaning no blocks, no coding, nothing outside the OT, ordinary play and serious reading -- he's been reading since 3. Are we doomed? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 03:20 PM Flag
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np; i think you are paranoid or have cause to worry bec of prepping. I can't believe you'd hire a tutor for his fine motor skills. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 03:31 PM Flag
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he had a huge disparity in development--reading at first or second grade level at 4 but could not hold a pen. His 2yo sister could draw better than he could and he was getting really frustrated but refused to let me help him. This made the most sense to help him get over his aggravation. Makes sense to me and sure I an paranoid. We did nothing wrong but it could be construed otherwise. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 03:40 PM Flag
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not doomed, but on point sounds like prep code. don't worry, i know someone who got "the dc seemed familiar with the testing process" and still got TT [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 05:21 PM Flag
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I don't think that's right. I think "on point" means "attentive to task." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.28.08, 11:07 AM Flag
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I agree, I don't think they suspected prepping. But what do the testers write in the report when they do suspect tutoring/prepping? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.08.08, 11:52 AM Flag
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excited = pc code for hyper [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.08.08, 12:04 PM Flag
[ - ] need good mattress recommendation for me & dh. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 01:53 PM Flag
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no pillowtop [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 01:54 PM Flag
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bragada [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 02:31 PM Flag
[ - ] All day long DCs and DH ask me where their stuff is. "where's my hat", "where is my helicopter?", "do you know where Blankie is?" I never know and never offer to help look for them. Am i wrong? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 01:52 PM Flag
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No. All I hear day and night is "I WANT this, I WANT that, I WANT, I WANT, I WANT" I want to scream sometimes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 02:00 PM Flag
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no hopefully will teach dc's to be responsible for their belongings. dh's will always ask dw where things are...that you can't change [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 02:01 PM Flag
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sort of a genetic thing? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 02:02 PM Flag
[ - ] Recently received horrible news that niece has brain tumor. Anyone who has been through a similar situation and has suggestions for helpful things to say or do for her and her parents, siblings? We're not close by. TIA. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 01:51 PM Flag
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call them, write them, send them things - and do NOT take it personally if they do not call back, write back or say thank you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 01:52 PM Flag
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thanks. any suggestions about what to send? toys, books, magazines? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 02:04 PM Flag
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That is such good advice. It sounds so harsh but in reality they just have so much on their plate. I know when my dad passed we just couldn't keep up with all the flowers and food and there were people in my mom's circle of friends who were pissed about thank you notes and it just made us feel worse. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 03:13 PM Flag
[ - ] How much to pay temp nanny (a non-working relative of another nanny in the building) while my own nanny is out for a couple of months? She would have to watch my 5-y.o. and pick up by older DC at camp right up the block at the end of the day, so she's mostly watching 1 child during the day and both for about 1 hour each day. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 01:49 PM Flag
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OP-sorry for the repost, but my original one didn't show up until several minutes later. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 01:51 PM Flag
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do you have your settings on "sort by recency"? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 01:52 PM Flag
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no, but all the other filters are on. i'll try that. thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 01:53 PM Flag
[ - ] who would think that complaining about some guy parked in front of your house would generate so many responses. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 01:47 PM Flag
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General Topics 07.25.08, 01:48 PM Flag
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I hate when people park in front of my apartment building! I own the street!!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 01:49 PM Flag
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How bout this? I hate when people park on any street in NYC! I own the street!!!! I pay tax. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 01:54 PM Flag
[ - ] yuck. ds (3yo) just woke up and is in the "sit on you lap" babytalk mood. i guess it's time for me to get away from the computer 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 01:45 PM Flag
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yep. bye. try to be present and enjoy it. it goes by so fast. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 01:45 PM Flag
[ - ] anyone have the new iPhone? any troubles? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 01:43 PM Flag
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Do not drop that phone!! It may shatter like a 9mm bullet hit it; the glass(yep, glass) is not impact resistant at all. That's the only bitch I've got on it, though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 03:33 PM Flag
[ - ] Seriously, does Shettles work or not? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 01:41 PM Flag
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What is a Shettle? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 01:41 PM Flag
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about half the time [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 01:43 PM Flag
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very funny. I assume this is about sex-selection? 50% chance of conceiving either sex at all times. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:22 PM Flag
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did for me. BUT, you have to read the book and do everything it says. I had to read the book twice and then did the practice month. Good luck. It certainly can't hurt. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:18 PM Flag
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http://www.babyhopes.com/how-to-conceive-a-girl.html [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:20 PM Flag
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Try voodoo! Or acupuncture! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 06:22 PM Flag
[ - ] No concern about your granite countertops? What about pregnant moms whose bellies are counter level? 16 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 01:41 PM Flag
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huh? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 01:41 PM Flag
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Granite just found to release v. high levels of radon and radiation in some cases. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 01:42 PM Flag
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Front page NY Times Home section yesterday [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 01:43 PM Flag
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??? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 01:41 PM Flag
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Then go back to formica [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 01:43 PM Flag
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why are you arguing with me? I'm having mine tested and taken out if necessary [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 01:44 PM Flag
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you just want an excuse to get new countertops. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 01:46 PM Flag
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Are you serious? If you have granite and you are NOT worried that is just stupid. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 01:46 PM Flag
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chillax [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 01:47 PM Flag
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It seems your real question is "why aren't you arguing with me" Haven't you been trying to post this Q several times already? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 01:47 PM Flag
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Yes I asked last night. Considering the neurotic moms here I am amazed no one seems to care. So its ok to skip a vaccine but don't ask a girl to lose her granite counters. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 01:54 PM Flag
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Are you sure that you're not just sore that your post was ignored while others like the a-hole parking problem and the DB at the wedding are getting an overwhelming response? BTW, no granite here. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 01:58 PM Flag
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...could be. That DB at the wedding post was a barn burner! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 02:01 PM Flag
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Yay, I have marble! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 01:44 PM Flag
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I have silestone and my concern was it braining my child who's cranium reached counter height by about 18 months [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 02:08 PM Flag
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"Braining" hee hee... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 02:09 PM Flag
[ - ] Is there any such thing as a comfortable, good looking sleeper sofa? TIA. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 01:40 PM Flag
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The Carlyle ones look great [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 01:41 PM Flag
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op: and comfort-wise? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 01:42 PM Flag
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they are great [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 05:52 PM Flag
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have one from crate and barrel and it's pretty comfortable. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 05:58 PM Flag
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we always added an egg crate and a thick mattress pad to the sofa bed mattress - and it makes a lot of difference [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 04:20 AM Flag
[ - ] What are the "Go Green Tree Hugger Earthy" Nation naming their kids these days? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 01:39 PM Flag
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acorn [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 01:40 PM Flag
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bark, carob, etc [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 01:42 PM Flag
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hemp. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 01:43 PM Flag
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Ike... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 01:43 PM Flag
[ - ] I am in the mood for a sandwich. What goes good with liverwurst? Cheese, mayo? I don't even know where to start.... 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 01:32 PM Flag
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I've never had liverwurst...Is is yummy? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 01:35 PM Flag
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mayo! yum! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 01:36 PM Flag
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cheddar cheese and mustard [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 01:36 PM Flag
[ - ] The men in Mamma Mia are pretty good looking. But Meryl Streep was a miscast. Too old to play the part of mom. Looks 10 yrs older than the guys. 17 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 07.25.08, 01:30 PM Flag
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itd...besides she has dds around that age! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 01:39 PM Flag
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But she looks ages older than the men. She could play their mom. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 01:42 PM Flag
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older the guys who are supposed to be her paramours? she could play Pierce Brosnan's and Colin Firth's mother? bullshit [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 03:02 PM Flag
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Colin Firth played Bridgett Jones's boyfriend. Pierce Brosnan played boyfriend to much younger women. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 03:05 PM Flag
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Just looked on imdb that Meryl was born in 49, Brosnan in 53 and Firth in 60 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 03:12 PM Flag
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so Pierce Brosnan is 4 years younger than she is, Colin is 11 years younger. she could hardly be their mother. my dh is 6 years younger than I am. what's your damage, Heather. she is great [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 03:14 PM Flag
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She LOOKS older. Women often look older than men at the same age. ANyway, she should have dropped some weight or they could have given her a slightly darker hair color. Her blond looks grey in the front. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 03:17 PM Flag
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Wait until your 25 year high school reunion. The men look like crap. The women look good. Only male movie stars look good when they get older [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 03:18 PM Flag
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unfortunately the only guys I see from high school are actors, but your point is well taken. My mom and her dh are 5 years apart and she looks 15 or 20 years younger [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 04:34 PM Flag
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your opinion. I thought she LOOKED great. You should hope you look that good at 59, but you'll probably look plastic. maybe that's the problem. you've never seen a 59yo who hasn't had plastic surgery. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 03:20 PM Flag
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I wont' be starring in a Hollywood summer chick flick at 59 or 39. It's not personal, not sure why everyone here is making it personal. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 03:36 PM Flag
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totally disagree, she was excellent and age appropriate. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 02:38 PM Flag
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she's 59 irl and her dd in the movie is supposed to be 20. When my dd is 20, I'll be 60 and I can only hope to look as good as Meryl. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 03:04 PM Flag
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I think the woman in the movie is supposed to be around 50. They should have picked someone a little younger. Besides, she is an incredible actress. This role is too silly for her and makes her look desperate for any role. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 03:39 PM Flag
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Jeez - middle aged actor here. Not a lot of work avail. Meryl deserves it all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 03:55 PM Flag
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I read that she loves to sing and will take any part with singing in it. FWIW, I loved her in the movie and thought is was totally realistic that those men would be into her. We are just twisted by stereotypes to think that hot young women should be with schulmpy old men. My dd thinks she is hot also [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 04:06 PM Flag
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Technically the ages don't match up. But she's a good singer & actress and is great in the part. I remember seeing the Indiana Jones movie earlier this summer. It is so refreshing to see Karen Allen--a 56 y.o.--who looks her age, but in a really good way. And she's playing opposite a man who's age appropriate for her. But I'm sure some people saw it and thought "yuck" because it is such a (sadly) unusual bit of casting. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 04:09 PM Flag
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