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[ - ] i want to take my kids to shake shack on sunday. is it a madhouse on the weekends? tia 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:04 PM Flag
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probably. they also close randomly without warning for events, so be forewarned [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:04 PM Flag
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thanks for the heads up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:06 PM Flag
[ - ] any know of childbirth prep classes that are only 1-3 sessions and not multi-week marathos? i'm delivering at NYU and their childbirth classes are for 5 weeks/3 hours or 7 weeks/2 hours. am looking for a shorter program. even real birth is for 3 hours for 4 weeks. and for those of you who have taken them, did you find it worth it? i just find the idea of 3 hours for 4-5 weeks really daunting. 28 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 07.23.08, 12:03 PM Flag
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What kind of birth do you imagine? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:04 PM Flag
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hopefully not a c-section and i'd prefer not to be induced or be given pitosin, but i'm all about the epidural or other pain killers. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:06 PM Flag
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Then to be honest, you don't really need to take a class. I read a lot. I watched baby story a lot (bedbound) and was fine [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:10 PM Flag
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NP: ITA. I found the classes to be rather useless. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:13 PM Flag
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np: i sort of agree, but OP might want a calss any way 1. to be prepared(and for her DH to kow what to expect) and 2. in case the epidural doesn't come as fast as she wants it or work. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:18 PM Flag
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Don't bother with the class. Waste of time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:28 PM Flag
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MAUREEN DONOHUE has a class thru Lenox Hill- its great- 1 hr for 3 weeks or private one night class for three hours/so... 917-209-2183----she's an RN and the director of Labor/delivery [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 10:57 AM Flag
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we did ours with fern drilling -- i believe it was 3 sessions. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:04 PM Flag
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thanks. do you by chance remember how expensive she was? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:13 PM Flag
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np: we used her too. I feel like it was maybe $150. 3 classes I think. but it was sort of a waste [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:36 PM Flag
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I know there are places that do one intensive weekend day class. I found our classes very useful -- not so much for me (there wasn't a lot that I hadn't already read about or learned from friends), but for DH. It was quite an eye-opener for him, and I think it made him a more supportive and less freaked out birth partner. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:06 PM Flag
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i have heard that from others as well. my husband has ZERO experience with babies. never even held one. do you think a one time newborn care class would be okay or would it be better to just suck it up and do one that's a whole series? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:15 PM Flag
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We were the same way - DH had never changed a diaper before DD arrived. We did a standard childbirth prep series (4 2-hour classes) and a breastfeeding class at real birth, and that was fine for us. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:21 PM Flag
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I posted below and I think it's worth it to take the series so that DH has a clue what's happening when it's happening. It's really not a waste of time or money. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:39 PM Flag
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Have the courage to skip them. My birth went nothing like I hoped/planned/expected and frankly when you are pushing out a baby you are not concerned with whether you are in the active or trnaisitonal stage of labor. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:16 PM Flag
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np: I agree and yet, I think it's nice to know you took the class and didn't miss anything. If you don't take the class, you may feel like the labor would have been better with it. I read a lot and didn't really learn much from the classes, BUT my husband did, so that made it well worth it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:38 PM Flag
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good point [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:39 PM Flag
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np: itta. i basically showed up for an appt and went to l&d. pitocin, non progression, emergency c. glad i didn't do classes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 12.14.08, 07:01 AM Flag
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We are doing the intensive weekend program at Mt. Sinai but also looked into some classes at maternal fitness that were less time consuming. ITA about the 4-6 week classes. Not only did I not feel that much time to be necessary, it would have been completely impossible with both my job and dh's. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:55 PM Flag
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we did a childbirth with epidural class at realbirth for six hours each day one weekend. i thought it was great and so did my dh. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 10:43 AM Flag
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We did the same class, but we must have had a different instructor because it was painfully boring. It was a waste of time--we could have read any pregnancy book and learned the same info. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.30.08, 07:27 PM Flag
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I'm so surprised! Who was your instructor? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.31.08, 08:00 AM Flag
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I think her name was Tamara. We took other classes there that were terrific (Breastfeeding w/Ayelet, Newborn care w/Maureen), but the weekend childbirth prep class was a disappointment. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.31.08, 08:07 AM Flag
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we are delivering at NYU as well and took the intensive class which is 1 weekend, 9-4 both Sat and Sun. My DH got a lot out of it and it includes a tour of the hospital. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.30.08, 07:11 PM Flag
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do you feel that the nyu class was helpful? i am deciding between a class at nyu or one at my drs office. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 12.14.08, 06:22 AM Flag
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I would take a hospital tour so you know where to go. FWIW, we didn't take a class and I can't see how it would have helped. I experienced pain like never before, phoned the OB who said it sounded like labor, DH flagged a cab, we went to the hospital, I got an epidural, the doctor called the shots and even if I didn't like it I was in no position to argue, we had a baby. DH was really helpful. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.31.08, 07:59 AM Flag
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I think RealBirth has an epidural class or something like that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 12.14.08, 06:25 AM Flag
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You can actually have someone come to your house and give you the course in two sessions (in my case Cynthia Zinser - an RN and Doula - came to our house for 2, 2.5 hour sessions). Plus we watched a video she gave us. I'm sure you can find her contact info on the internet. We also did the hospital tour in addition to this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 12.14.08, 06:51 AM Flag
[ - ] Ugh - just got an email that my hair stylist has moved to a salon WAY downtown. I love her but such a pain now. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.23.08, 12:01 PM Flag
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You should try Xac Anthony Salon in Chelsea!! Amazing Cuts and colorists and they are very friendly and affordable! I go and I've sent my friends and they ALL love it and are very happy!!! www.xacanthony.com [ Reply | More
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General Topics 11.12.08, 08:44 AM Flag
[ - ] Have 8 mo ds. Planning on living in the city until he's 5 or 6. Wondering what sort of preschool options/programs I should look into. I feel like a lot of what people compete for has more to do with families that are going to stay in the city, etc. At the same time, I want ds to have som etype of "school" experience. Right now his grandma is his nanny and they do a baby class once a week. Money definitely IS an object, though, so I'm wondering what my options are. TIA 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:59 AM Flag
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you can skip the private 3s program, apply for universal (private) pre-k, and then attend public elementary for the kindergarten year, which takes your kid to age 5 or 6, depending on birthday. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:03 PM Flag
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^^^sorry -- meant universal (PUBLIC) pre-k... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:04 PM Flag
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^^^let me clarify: this represents your least expensive option. there are other options of course, as other posters have said. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:11 PM Flag
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there are also 3s programs that aren't $15k/yr. Children's Aid Society has a few preschools in the city, and there are tons of preschool alternative programs, which are exactly like preschool but without the admissions craziness, which are much less also (on the UES Gymtime is an excellent one) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:06 PM Flag
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rhinelander is a children's aid society preschool on the UES, but the 3s program is typically filled with sibs, and it's a very small school. costs about $10k. (it's still competitive admissions, though not as competitive as others.) there are also FCFS preschools, but they are typically quite expensive, as they are for-profit. there is children's aid society downtown, which is FCFC -- not sure of the cost. as the other poster said, ther are preschool alternative programs for 3s, but while admissions aren't competitive, like FCFS preschools, they too aren't cheap (though not $15k a year -- but still, probably between $7-10k for a full school year). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:09 PM Flag
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There are so many different types of preschools and also preschool alternatives out there. Maybe do a search to see what is available in your local area and start narrowing it down from there. My ds will be going to preschool this year but at the moment he goes to full separation classes at NY Kids Club which are great. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:06 PM Flag
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Where are you? We live on the LES and DS went to the Educational Alliance for preschool. I think it was under $4K for 3 full days (8:30-3:00). There are also daycares with preschool programs for 3's. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:12 PM Flag
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we're on UES. Im on the waitlist for Bright Horizons, which is daycare. not exactly sure what their programs are even like, but it will be at least 2 years before he gets a spot, and its over $20k/year [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:21 PM Flag
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We have been on the Bright Horizons waitlist for a while. They have a preschool as well as day care. The list moves very slowly. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:24 PM Flag
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np: try some of the parochial schools - their preschool programs are far less expensive $5-$6K/year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:26 PM Flag
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op: I left out that he has a november bday so when do I even start this whole process? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:22 PM Flag
[ - ] which prenatals did you take? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:56 AM Flag
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citracal+dha [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:00 PM Flag
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Rite Aid brand [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:00 PM Flag
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The ones from Whole Foods [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:01 PM Flag
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Mine were prescription (which is actually great b/c my insurance pays 100% of scrips) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:04 PM Flag
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primacare one [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:06 PM Flag
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ditto, but it's Rx [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:13 PM Flag
[ - ] A shot in the dark, but... does anyone remember reading a story in the last few weeks about a volunteer program where people sit at the beds of dying patients who have no family, so they don't die alone? I thought it was in the NYTimes, but my searches are coming up empty... 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.23.08, 11:52 AM Flag
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no, but it sounds lovely. YOu could probably call your nearest hospital and ask for a social worker and they might know. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:52 AM Flag
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Good idea, thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:55 AM Flag
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np and thank you - what a lovely thing to do [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:56 AM Flag
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did you search with the word hospice? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:57 AM Flag
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Is it this one? I read about them in the Times some years ago, and was all ready to volunteer when I got pregnant. Haven't felt quite ready for it since. www.shiraruskay.org/doula.html [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:19 PM Flag
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I don't think that's it, but that could work too. Thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:34 PM Flag
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oprah mag, I believe. I read it in the letter column. why are you interested? are you going to volunteer? i don't think i could handle it... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:21 PM Flag
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Aha! I will check that right now. I was telling a friend about it, and she was interested. I don't know if I could do it either, but she's a very peaceful soul. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:33 PM Flag
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^^ And thank you! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:34 PM Flag
[ - ] what can I do besides nervous eating (or smoking) when at my desk on deadline. It's not a good habit... 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 07.23.08, 11:49 AM Flag
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I listen to music. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:50 AM Flag
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you could do your work. :-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:51 AM Flag
[ - ] Poll: Who are you voting for this election? Would the choice of VP sway your decision? 63 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:48 AM Flag
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The Dem, no [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:49 AM Flag
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ditto [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:49 AM Flag
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Obama and NO. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:49 AM Flag
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Obama, no [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:49 AM Flag
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probably mccain. not likely but there are some individuals who might make me change my mind. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:51 AM Flag
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just curious why mccain? are you very conservative? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:51 AM Flag
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relatively conservative. (ok. very conservative but pretty apolitical and i hate labelling myself). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:53 AM Flag
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i see. how about abortion rights? which way do you lean? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:53 AM Flag
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:57 AM Flag
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what about the fact that whoever the next pres is will probably determine the fate of the Supreme Court for the next few decades [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:59 AM Flag
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that's very important. but it comes third on my list of priorities right now. maybe down the road i'll regret my set of priorities. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:04 PM Flag
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ok... for me that is #1 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:06 PM Flag
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what are your #2 and #3 issues? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:11 PM Flag
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2) the war we shouldn't be fighting/diplomacy 3) taking our economy out of the toilet [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:12 PM Flag
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what are yours? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:12 PM Flag
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terrorism/homeland security. then the economy. and then issues like gay marriage, abortion rights, etc. I don't feel secure enough with the first two at this point to feel like we should be focusing on the third. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:15 PM Flag
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ok then [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:16 PM Flag
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what about real threats to our security, like civil wars caused by global warming and increasing costs of health care with worse results [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 03:57 PM Flag
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doesn't that mean you're pro choice? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:00 PM Flag
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no. i'm anti abortions. i wish it wasn't legal. i wish it wasn't done at all. but it is legal and it is done many times each day. and i'm not going to lose sleep over it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:06 PM Flag
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which individuals? that's very interesting. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:53 AM Flag
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someone like bloomberg might make me lean more towards obama. or someone with a lot of military experience or background. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:54 AM Flag
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you don't like bloomie? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:55 AM Flag
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there were whispers that he was going to run on obama's ticket. i admire him enough that if he did run as obama's vp, it might make me reconsider voting for obama. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:58 AM Flag
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i heard a rumor that bloomberg was trying to start his own party from the ground up. that would be interesting since he has enough $ to make it happen. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:55 AM Flag
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i think he would've done it if the parties had picked people more extremist. mccain is pretty moderate in many respects and i think it took the wind out of bloomberg's sails. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:59 AM Flag
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mcsame is not a moderate. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:00 PM Flag
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ita. he's also pretty scary. spending all that time as a pow has got to mess with your psychy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:10 PM Flag
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I'm not a fan of his politics but I think that is a shitty line of reasoning. I mean it was shitty when Karl Rove first came up with it and it is still shitty today. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:30 PM Flag
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He has had physical confrontations with two guys in the senate. Have you ever hit someone at work? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 03:15 PM Flag
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I wasn't fond of him calling his wife the c word in public. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 04:16 PM Flag
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B is not a republican - ran as one to circumvent the political machine in nyc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:56 AM Flag
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yep he is closet democrat [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:58 AM Flag
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I think he's out of the closet!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:58 AM Flag
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i don't think he's a closet dem but a "real" republican. the kind before the republican party became the christian national socialist party. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:00 PM Flag
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lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:01 PM Flag
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yes, but most democrats today are like this too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:01 PM Flag
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he only joined the republican party to run for mayor, and i believe has already unjoined. i think he was a registered independent before a repub. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:11 PM Flag
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As I remember it he was a Dem. Became Repub to run for mayor. Became Ind about a year ago. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:39 PM Flag
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this is correct. Mostly, he's an excellent businessman which would be very helpful in running this country [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:44 PM Flag
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that may be correct. i wasn't sure what he was pre-mayorla run. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:45 PM Flag
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he's very apolitical. but there was talk about him running with obama. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:00 PM Flag
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I used to like Bloomie, but he has driven the DOE into the ground & doesn't seem to care. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:17 PM Flag
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By every rational measure he has increased funding of the DOE. He speaks about the work he and Klein have done with passion. You can disagree with his priorities and/or his methods but I think your characterization of him is unfair. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:41 PM Flag
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ITD. I like the changes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 01:00 PM Flag
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obama. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:52 AM Flag
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Obama, probably not. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:57 AM Flag
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Obama, only if he chose someone wackjob like Phil Gramm (not too likely!) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:00 PM Flag
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lol, definitely not likely! (how bout Jesse Jackson?!) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:01 PM Flag
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eh, that would disappoint me because he would be handing the election to McCain, but I would still vote for him. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:08 PM Flag
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Obama. Yeah, if he picks Cheney I'll vote for McCain. Unless McCain picks Rove in which case I'll vote for Nader. Well, unless Nader picks uhm... I can't think of anything worse than associating yourself with Cheney or Rove. Well, nothing which would meet the Constitutional requirements for a VP choice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:27 PM Flag
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david addington? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:28 PM Flag
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:34 PM Flag
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ashcroft. "let the eagle soar!" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:37 PM Flag
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oh dear god [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:37 PM Flag
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damn that was some kind of funny [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:43 PM Flag
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I pretty much agree with you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:31 PM Flag
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Obama and no unless the VP was Bush or McCain [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 09:06 AM Flag
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McCAIN [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 01:38 PM Flag
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McCain [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 01:39 PM Flag
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obama and no [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 01:55 PM Flag
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McCain and No (unless it was Hilary) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 03:35 PM Flag
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mccain. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 04:01 PM Flag
[ - ] Any reco for a brand/style of sun tent for the beach? going on vaca with a very sun-sensitive 1 yo. would love something easy to pop up and fairly roomy inside. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:48 AM Flag
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No idea but One Step Ahead might have something like that with reviews. May also be in the sale by now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:02 PM Flag
[ - ] What supplies do I need for new baby? This is #3, so I haven't bought anything. Know I need new bottles and diapers. What else? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 07.23.08, 11:47 AM Flag
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someplace to put the baby (bassinet, portacrib, pack and play). stroller. car seat if in suburbs. don't know what else but i envy you. enjoy your new baby. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:52 AM Flag
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thanks, have all that. guess I should check the clothes we have and make sure we are OK. I am so lazy this time! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:55 AM Flag
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don't bother checking. just take out what you have when you need it and if it's not enough, add things as you go. otherwise you'll overbuy and give yourself a bigger mess. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:55 AM Flag
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Shouldn't you be telling us? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:58 AM Flag
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New mattress for the crib. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:01 PM Flag
[ - ] 36 weeks preg and I am bored with being preg (though amazingly not terribly uncomfortable), but on the other hand don't want to go early because we aren't prepared (this is #3-no one to stay with DCs, no supplies, etc) 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 07.23.08, 11:45 AM Flag
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I got this way with #3 too, but from 39-41 weeks I became very uncomfortable. Could barely walk a block without having contractions. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:52 AM Flag
[ - ] i need a quick vegetarian pasta dish. sick of my standbys, which include pasta with roasted tomatoes, mozzarella, corn and basil; pasta with a sauce made of ricotta and pasta water and peas; and the same except with goat cheese, zuchinni and lemon. any ideas? thanks. 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:42 AM Flag
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pesto! i also do 1. tomato sauce flavored with rosemary, pureed with chick peas, and more whole chickpeas added; tomato sauce plus canned cammelini or kidney beans (or both); 3.raw tomato sauce, made with tomatoes, olive oil, balsamic, garlic, and fresh herbs. also try roasted peppers, or zucchini sliced very thin and sautedd in oil with garlic. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:45 AM Flag
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thanks. i forgot to mention my other one - sauteed onions and garlic and frozen spinach with lots of olive oil and a little bit (tablespoon or so) of jarred tomato sauce. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:46 AM Flag
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you can also do fresh herbs cooked in olive oil, but not a lot of kids wil eat it. oh, adn veggie lasagna or baked ziti with vegetables ( i like to use peppers or broccoli). adn i often toss in veggies with pesto or even blend some peas into it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:48 AM Flag
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i do veggie lasagna but i wouldn't call it quick. also, dd will not eat most of these things so i am not aiming to please her. :-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:50 AM Flag
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true, not quick but you can do a huge pan and freeze. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:58 AM Flag
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loads and loads of parmesean and black pepper, a smidge of olive oil. yum. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:46 AM Flag
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primavera: peas, onions, asparagus, carrots, garlic all sauteed in a mixture of butter and olive oil with salt and pepper. Mix in the cooked pasta. Remove from the heat and sprinkle with parmesan or romano. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:49 AM Flag
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i know it's not pasta, but how about a veggie risotto? i like to put in red peppers, asparagus, spinach, onions and peas into mine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:55 AM Flag
[ - ] Name poll: Cristabella 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:42 AM Flag
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Not so keen. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:00 PM Flag
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honestly, it sounds like a china pattern... but Crista would be a cute nickname [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:01 PM Flag
[ - ] What type of family/child would we need to be/have in order to get dc into Episcopal Preschool? (just curious, live and work very near, would be incredibly convenient) 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:41 AM Flag
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no one? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:37 PM Flag
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speaking totally from UB gossip, i think you need to be rich and WASP-y. But having sid that i am sure will provoke many contrary posts [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:41 PM Flag
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so Jewish won't fly? (not practicing and dcs aren't technically Jewish but dh is) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:42 PM Flag
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i am sure there are jews. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:48 PM Flag
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ok... just trying to get a feel for it, not sure I will apply but it would be *very* convenient. Any idea if they're open to twins? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:49 PM Flag
[ - ] Is it possible to be autistic or on the spectrum when you are extremely verbal, social and affectionate? 16 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 07.23.08, 11:39 AM Flag
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not social and affectionate, but verbal, yes. aspergers [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:40 AM Flag
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If it isn't now, it will be soon. The spectrum keeps getting bigger and bigger. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:41 AM Flag
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spoken like a true moron [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:03 PM Flag
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what makes you think you are dealing w. autism or something like it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:42 AM Flag
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op: i don't in the least. i am kind of pissed b/c my sister said she is having her 7yo tested because that might explain why he cannot focus. i know i should have kept quiet, but i got pissed and told her it was ludicrous (not those exact words), and that she should stop trying to label her child by getting him tested for all kinds of conditions. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:45 AM Flag
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the world has gone mad. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:46 AM Flag
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she may be getting pressure from the school [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:47 AM Flag
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op: she did say they suggested it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:54 AM Flag
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there is no "test" for autism. you can be evaluated, but not tested. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:52 AM Flag
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you know what she meant. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:53 AM Flag
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I think some of the sensory integration disorders may be "on the spectrum", and you can still be social and affectionate. But I'm no expert. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:53 AM Flag
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sid isn't recognized dx [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:53 AM Flag
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Does not sound like autism, but could be issue involving ADD/ADHD, a learning disability, language processing, or nothing at all except personality type. Let your sister parent as she sees fit, if they find something maybe they can id a strategy to help. [ Reply | More
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op: he is already diagnosed as add, which i can totally believe. he also has chronic medical issues, which are real. but apparently, that's not enough for her. of course she is going to parent as she sees fit, but it doesn't mean i have to agree. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:23 PM Flag
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no. by definition, if you understand and engage in "normal" social interaction, you are not on the spectrum. a social and appropriately affectionate child is not on the spectrum. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:51 AM Flag
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Read "Born on a Blue Day." The author has Aspergers syndrome and has learned how to lead a relatively normal life. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:29 PM Flag
[ - ] Name poll: Claudette 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:39 AM Flag
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I like it, but then again I am Sandrine's mom [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:40 AM Flag
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np - that is a beautiful name, Sandrine. lucky dd! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:50 AM Flag
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sure, its cute. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:41 AM Flag
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Like it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:58 AM Flag
[ - ] Name poll: James or is that too yawn? TIA 16 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:39 AM Flag
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i love it but then i find very few traditional names to be yawns. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:40 AM Flag
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Love it so much I named my son James. Great name. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:57 AM Flag
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I love it for a db or dd. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:02 PM Flag
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dd James? don't think so [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:02 PM Flag
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np. I think it is spelled Jaymes for a girl. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:06 PM Flag
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only if you want to name your kid after a wine cooler. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:07 PM Flag
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awful [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:08 PM Flag
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I love it. It is at the top of my list for our boy-in-utero, but DH nixed it. So take it, it's yours! :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:04 PM Flag
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why did he nix it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:09 PM Flag
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To be honest? Too yawn. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:12 PM Flag
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solid name, a little boring but still nice [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:09 PM Flag
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Lovely, I'm SO SICK of all the uber-trendy names. Enough already. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:09 PM Flag
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one of my favorites. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:20 PM Flag
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nice name, but know of 3 born within the last year. On its way to becoming the new Jack. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:20 PM Flag
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Just wondering if Jack rose in popularity because Jake or Jacob was on the top of the list for so long that people chose the next closest name? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:26 PM Flag
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I think that is where James is getting its steam from. sounds like Jack, but isn't. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 12:29 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone know when NYC preschools get out for December holidays? The actual date winter vacation begins and ends? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:38 AM Flag
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i don't think its uniform. for ours its december 22-january 5. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:39 AM Flag
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thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 11:40 AM Flag
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