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[ - ] ideas for inside games to play/activities to do with almost 2 y.o.? 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 05:05 PM Flag
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finger paint, play-doh, wooden blocks, look thru picture books, dance to music [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 05:07 PM Flag
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how do you sustain interest in each activity? Anything is fine for 4 minutes or so, then he's on to the next thing. Have two other kids, not had this problem. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 05:10 PM Flag
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welcome to life w/boys - my son is like this. he needs physical activity - play ball, hide and seek, train set, and indoor climber or folding slide (little tikes has this,,,you can stick under bed) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 05:13 PM Flag
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Thanks. But my other two are boys, too! And very active boys. Just ones with longer attention spans, I guess. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 05:14 PM Flag
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What's the age range of your kids? Isn't your youngest ds totally enthralled with the older ones? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 05:16 PM Flag
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10 and 8. Little one hero worships them, but they're in various camps/activities most of the day. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 05:18 PM Flag
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yeah that's a pretty big difference in age. hang in there. it can be a pain, but your a veteran! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 05:19 PM Flag
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maybe that's the problem. I'm starting to think maybe i'm just too old and no longer have the energy required by a toddler! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 05:21 PM Flag
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again, I feel your pain! Our dd is 4 and sometimes I lack energy, too! We had some girls visit our house and they were running around with our kids and I marveled at their stamina. Then my dh pointed out those girls are half my age!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 05:23 PM Flag
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I hear you. Our 1st (a ds) was like that. I guess you just do the best you can. maybe have your dc help clean up after an activity and maybe your dc will want to play longer rather than clean up [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 05:15 PM Flag
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one word ELEFUN! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 05:25 PM Flag
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what is elefun?? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 05:27 PM Flag
[ - ] My cousin is getting married soon. When I got married she brought her boyfriend who wasn't invited (they were young and not dating long), and added her name to her parents card (so basically she didn't give a gift). We don't know what to give her. They want cash (of course--hey I did too!) and have a registry. We usually give a nice cash gift. We are traveling across the country for the wedding too so it's is going to be very expensive as it is. What should we do about the gift for this not-so-close cousin? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 05:05 PM Flag
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give them what you give to a normal person. she shouldn't be punished because she was young and stupid about wedding etiquette [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 05:07 PM Flag
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it was last year. she wasn't that young, and felt that she was mature enough to bring her bf with her [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 05:08 PM Flag
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is there anything cheap on the registry ? or can you sign your name on your parents card? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 05:19 PM Flag
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gift giving is not tit for tat. If that is the moral compass by which you live your life, I can't do anything about it - but that has nothing to do with celebrating a persons wedding and giving a gift. You will have to decide what kind of person you are. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 05:14 PM Flag
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yup [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 05:17 PM Flag
[ - ] We are moving to Bklyn Heights and DD is enrolled in PS for Sep. DS is too young. I have him enrolled in YY UES preschool already. Do i commute him or is there a suitable alternative in Bklyn that I can do at this late notice? I know it's too late for a traditional preschool but are there any separation programs or classes that I can do? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Preschool/Kids 07.24.08, 05:05 PM Flag
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i think ny kids club is in brooklyn. minimasters, citibabes, kidville are in tribeca and much easier commute than ues. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 05:08 PM Flag
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Are you SAHM or WOHM? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 06:05 PM Flag
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don't make a 3 year old commute!!!!! keep it local. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 06:10 PM Flag
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SAHM [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 07:16 PM Flag
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NY Kids Club has a preschool simulated program that still has a few open spots. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.30.08, 02:10 PM Flag
[ - ] my nanny asked for an extra week off. i told her it is ok, but it will have to be unpaid. she already has two paid weeks off....one she picks and one we pick in addition to other paid days when we are away. do you think that was the right thing to say? i feel really bad. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 07.24.08, 04:50 PM Flag
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i think that is fine. i only pay for time we are away & holiday bonus. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 04:52 PM Flag
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as long as she knows that deal before... I think you are OK [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 04:54 PM Flag
[ - ] What is the ERB? When do I need to get this test for DD? and why? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 04:43 PM Flag
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wow. good luck. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 04:50 PM Flag
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Eductional Records Bureau. Administers WPPSI-III for purposes of private school admission in NYC. Kid takes it after they've turned 4 for K admission. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 05:10 PM Flag
[ - ] what shoes does you 6 yr old boy wear to school? 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 04:29 PM Flag
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Geoxx, Addidas sneakers, Lands End mocs - he wears 1 pair every day until they wear out or grow out then we get a new pair fwiw. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 04:33 PM Flag
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you mean you rotate? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 04:34 PM Flag
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no sorry I wasn't clear. I Geoxx and he wore them every day until they ripped; then we got Lands End mocs and he wore those every day until they were outgrown then we got Addidas...etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 04:35 PM Flag
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I thought you were supposed to rotate - not wear the same pair more than a day in a row [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 04:38 PM Flag
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lol, I would if I could afford to shell out $100 at a time for 2x of shoes! The Geoxx I got at Marshalls were still $50! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 04:39 PM Flag
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sneakers and brown suede shoe/boots [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 04:33 PM Flag
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teacher here - whatever you get him, make sure he can get them on and off on his own..... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 04:34 PM Flag
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np: at 6 that better be a given [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 04:36 PM Flag
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np-my kid can't wear velcro 'cause his feet are too narrow. SO frustrating! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 04:39 PM Flag
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I think kids should be able to tie their own shoes at 6 unless there is a pretty significant problem - signed, mom who spent a looooong year teaching my kid to do this [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 04:40 PM Flag
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Merrell slip-ons and crocs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 05:14 PM Flag
[ - ] How do I have my child tested for G&T? When and how do I start that process? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 04:29 PM Flag
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just watch insideschools.org or the doe website for next fall. process likely to be different than this year [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 04:30 PM Flag
[ - ] sapphire 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 04:11 PM Flag
[ - ] i know this is a ridic thing to say, but jennifer garner seems like a normal mom. i know she is a celeb/actor and all that, but she actually takes her kids places (without a nanny) like food shopping and to play. what do you think? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 04:09 PM Flag
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Who cares unless she is your friend or wife. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 04:11 PM Flag
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the why do millions read people? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 04:12 PM Flag
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i don't [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 04:15 PM Flag
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Thats not even relevant to your question. Its one thing to read People at the check out line. Its quite another to speculate on how "normal" a famous person is. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 04:37 PM Flag
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I agree. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 04:52 PM Flag
[ - ] Radon/radiation in granite countertops - I am betting there will be a link with autism (belly height countertops). 14 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 04:07 PM Flag
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this is a terrifying article [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 04:08 PM Flag
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where is the article? another reason for home prices to fall! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 04:15 PM Flag
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NP: in Times home section today. Thank god we didn't do granite! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 04:25 PM Flag
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What did you do instead. I am getting ym counters tested next week and may need a replacement [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 04:34 PM Flag
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When marketing a product, one expects a bit of hype. The idea is to show that the product is the best over the competitor's line of product. That is the trade of advertisers and the history of marketing. Some tactics used to sell can be humorous or as serious as the competition between manufacturers. Marketing tactics that play on fears of the general public can be a very powerful tool. In the present day, there's a very popular angle of "green." This is prevalent everywhere in the media. So what happens when you mix a scare tactic under the guise of environmental concern? Buildclean found the answer to that question. The premise seems of the nonprofit organization seems to be admirable but the fact that the "awareness campaign" that Buildclean is currently using seems to be curiously slanted. In fact, the target seems to be the natural stone industry. When Sara Selber of BuildClean was asked how she got involved in natural stone and radon, she explained how she was approached by the owner of C&C North America, a company that produces two products – granite and a quartz product called Silestone®™. "C&C North America then recruited a quartz company called Cambria, after they learned quartz was an issue, she further explained that the two companies hired her to test quartz, granite and other surfaces for radon emission. Both companies are testing their products through BuildClean, and they contracted two labs – one in New York and one in Israel. We have looked all over the C&C website but cannot find any mention of natural stone. When ask what granites emit radon, Sara Selber said; "Not all granites emit radon or radiation. There are some that clearly do. There are some that absolutely don't. We don't know," she said. They're being set up as a non-profit, and they're funded with two large donations. The first is $250,000 from the makers of 'Silestone.' They manufacture quartz countertops, which is a direct competitor to granite. Silestone finance records show that they started out in April of 1998 with a an initial investment of $410K, made there first million in 1998, sales in 2002 was over $70M, and sales in 2006 was well over $260M. it is not hard to see that they have the money to invest $250,000 in a new advertising campaign. BuildClean is also getting money from Cambria, another quartz manufacturer. In fact, Cambria's marketing director is on BuildClean's board of directors. When asked about the funding Sara responds: I don't believe the issue is who our founders are. And I'm not going to have that debate." That answer seems to be clear enough. In a recent interview Mrs. Selber mentions teaming up with Al Gerhart who has some interest in the granite \radon scare. Al Gerhart is a carpenter whohappens to own a website called the Solid Surface Alliance .org. He educated himself, regarding materials he works with that may expose him to harmful elements." Upon further review it seems this "personality" is well known for his view of natural stone. All one has to do is look at the website to get the gist of his viewpoint. Coincidentally, there also seems to be a new business venture for Solid Surface Alliance as the website now sells Geiger counters to detect radiation… His debates have earned him quite a place online in forums discussing the subject. After a certain debate on a well known residential forum, a renowned geoscientist in the industry concluded: "Al attempts to hijack debates by choking the system with verbal diarrhea. The problem appears to be that he has a bit of knowledge about some things but not enough sense and understanding of the subjects. In that debate on the Garden Forum he threw in so many fabrications (plain made up lies) that his credibility just plummeted to zero. Anyone who operates this way (by including a number of facts to gain an element of credibility in the eyes of a generally uninformed audience, twisting facts deliberately or because of his lack of understanding, and then throwing in a number of lies) does not de [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.26.08, 05:48 PM Flag
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Thats a pretty obscure connection, people will still want countertops dont you think? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 04:34 PM Flag
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That would not surprise me. It really explains the rise of certain kids of disease in higher socioeconomic groups. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 04:41 PM Flag
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thought it was older sperm causing autism [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 04:44 PM Flag
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it is genetic, most likely, perhaps influenced by outside toxins, but in most cases it is purely genetic [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 05:00 PM Flag
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That is not true [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 05:16 PM Flag
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Hi all, [ Reply | More
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General Topics 12.21.08, 12:58 PM Flag
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Hi All, as you can see Huligar (long winded post above)is not one of my supporters because I am active in the granite testing effort. We are conducting a Radon test this month, 18 square foot of granite in a 96 square foot room. Highest level to date was a bit over 10 pCi/L, about like smoking 1 1/2 packs a day. The birth defect risk was mentioned by Dr. Chiado, and it is a very real risk. Most at risk are women that don't know they are pregnant, for when a baby starts to form, a small change in once cell can affect the rest of the development. Scientists agree that there is no safe level of Radon or radiation. Shame on you Huligar, attempting to mislead others. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 12.21.08, 01:02 PM Flag
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Huligar. WTF? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 12.21.08, 01:15 PM Flag
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Wow. Glad I went with soapstone. My poor sister, though, owns a granite business. A good part of it is in monuments, but she also does a lot of countertops and tiles. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 12.21.08, 01:21 PM Flag
[ - ] ds and i watch muppets take manhattan today. i forget how much i love that. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 04:05 PM Flag
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I love the end when Kermit and Miss Piggy get married and the camera pans across the wedding guests.... classic [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 04:07 PM Flag
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love the muppets can't wait to watch them with ds [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 04:08 PM Flag
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ds is 4 and he loves it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 04:10 PM Flag
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mine's 3 maybe it's time- I don't think I can take anymore thomas:) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 04:11 PM Flag
[ - ] LONGSHOT: Is anyone familiar with Central Synagogue's religious school? Are there 1 or 2 classes for the K year? How about for 1st graders? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.24.08, 03:55 PM Flag
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I don't belong, but my dd has a group of friends that were in the K religious class last year. I remember that there were 2 classes because one was disappointed that she was not with the other. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 03:57 PM Flag
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thanks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 05:29 PM Flag
[ - ] any thoughts on Grady or Parker for baby boy name?? what about middle names?? 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 03:54 PM Flag
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I don't like either of them, but I'm a total stranger [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 03:55 PM Flag
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ditto [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 04:02 PM Flag
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i dislike them both. i love brady and brody though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 04:06 PM Flag
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we almost went with brady i love it so much! hubby picked in the end though [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 05:03 PM Flag
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I like grady better than brady. brady is so common now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 06:23 PM Flag
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Sound too trendy for first names but I think would be fine as middle names [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 06:27 PM Flag
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they sound very Southern [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 06:28 PM Flag
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Grady is an old man on Sanford and Son and Parker is a girl's name. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 02:18 PM Flag
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I never liked Grady until I met the sweetest 4 year old boy named that yesterday. It totally changed the name for me and now I like it. He's English so I don't know if that's a popular name in the UK. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 02:39 PM Flag
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Grady Nolan, Grady Edwin, Grady Bruce; I'm trying but w/out some family or other meaning I honestly think it's a better name for a pet. Parker is very femme. Hit us again. Magnus,Finn, Quinn?? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.25.08, 05:13 PM Flag
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