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[ - ] OB/GYN suggestions UES takes Cigna? Desperate here, thanks 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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TTC 07.21.08, 02:10 PM Flag
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Cornell Medical Associates - East Side [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 02:12 PM Flag
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They are not taking new patients but thank you! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 02:24 PM Flag
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none of the doctors? for cigna only? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 02:29 PM Flag
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none of them. what do you mean for cigna only, sorry confused. I am starting to realize cigna sucks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 02:30 PM Flag
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i think some docs will not take on new patients with certain insurance but will continue to accept that insurance from existing patients. our ped is like this. Cornell has a few hospital affiliated practices, you can look them up on their website and i find that those practices tend to accept a greater variety of insurance. good luck, i know it sucks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 02:38 PM Flag
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thank you! you mean this process sucks or cigna sucks? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 02:46 PM Flag
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i had cigna up until 3 years ago and it was never a problem for me. in general however, finding OBs that accept your insurance sucks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 02:50 PM Flag
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Appreciate your sympathy this DOES suck! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 02:53 PM Flag
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Sofia Drosinos (61st and Madison) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 02:13 PM Flag
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Thank you where did you deliver? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 02:25 PM Flag
[ - ] WWYD. Our babysitter normally works pt (4 hours) in the afternoons picking up the kids from school/camp until we get home. This week she'll also be coming in the morning to take dcs to camp - which will take about an hour all in. Do I just pay her hourly rate for the extra hour or so for each day - or do I need to pay for more hours even though the kids are at camp all day? 27 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 02:07 PM Flag
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^^Unfortunately I did not negotiate this with the babysitter ahead of time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 02:08 PM Flag
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pay her for the extra time, hourly - if she's not working in the middle of the day then she's not working [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 02:10 PM Flag
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np: You need to account for the travel time then, because she has to come and go twice. Unless she lives just down the street this is a major inconvenience. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 02:18 PM Flag
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What is the expectation of what she will do between dropping them off at camp and picking them up? If she's at your house, then you need to pay her something. If she's on her own to do as she likes as long as she is back in time to pick them up, then I'd pay for more than the "hour" of drop off, but not for all the hours. So say her hourly is $15 - maybe I'd pay an extra $100 for the week. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 02:11 PM Flag
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There is no expectation for her to come back to our house to do anything - just to pick them back up at the end of the day. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 02:14 PM Flag
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Then I'd offer as above and if she says something you can negotiate. if camp is 9-3pm and she's never worked for you duringthe day, I highly doubt that she suddenly expects to be paid for all those extra hours. it would be different if she'd been your ft sitter and you wanted to NOT pay her since the dcs were in camp all day. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 02:16 PM Flag
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Generally she is not a ft sitter - but when she's come in the morning if dcs are sick or off from school then I've paid her for the whole day. I've never just asked her to take the kids to camp/school before with no resposibility for them during the day [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 02:19 PM Flag
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I reiterate - offer something above her hourly for the added responsibility and see what she says. "Is $100/week for taking them to camp fair to you?" How much are you paying/week for the 20 hours she works already? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 02:23 PM Flag
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$400. I think I'll try this question. I may need her to do this sometimes when dc starts a new school in September. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 02:27 PM Flag
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see, i think under the circumstances, if you pay her $500-600/week, you essentially ARE paying her almost a FT salary. $20/hour is a pretty high rate for FT hours (esp. when dcs are in school or camp all day) whereas it's a more typical rate for PT. So you maybe could say - "with the added responsibility of taking them to camp, i was going to increase your pay to $550." If she normally doesn't work all day until camp, then your extra pay is $ she would not mormally be getting - which is different than if she gave up an AM job to do this for you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 02:33 PM Flag
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Thanks for your advice. She doesn't have another job. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 02:57 PM Flag
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np: I disagree with the $100/week. At minimum, OP should pay the nanny for the extra 1 hr/day plus her extra commute time. That would be about 2.5 hr/day or 12.5 hr/wk. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 02:29 PM Flag
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So your opinion is more than exact time spent with DCs to include extra commute time but not for the whole day? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 02:32 PM Flag
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I think that would be a fair solution. The other issue is whether bringing your dcs to school/camp in the morning is keeping her from doing another job. Then she might have an argument (an it wouldn't be unreasonable) that she is entitled to the full day of pay since she is foregoing other pay. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 02:39 PM Flag
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You need to talk to her about this ASAP! She may think she's getting paid for the entire day. How far does she live from your place? If far, then you should pay her for more than just an hour. Maybe pay her for her extra commute time too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 02:14 PM Flag
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Its about 45 minutes to our house and then an hour to camp using public transportation. But would it be reasonable for her to think she is working the whole day when I only asked her to come in to take them to camp? How do I approach this question - what do you expect to get paid to take the kids to camp? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 02:17 PM Flag
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it actually would be reasonable for her to think that. A lot of nannies do what your nanny is doing this week and get paid for the whole day. Technically, the work day starts when your nanny takes your kids to camp and ends when you get home. But since your nanny is normally PT, she might not have that expectation. You'll need to talk to her tonight. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 02:22 PM Flag
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i think the expectations of FT sitter whose charges now go to school or camp all day are different from the expectations of a PT sitter whose been asked to do an extra task for a few hours/week. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 02:25 PM Flag
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My situation is the latter -- she's always been PT. But has occasionally worked for us FT when the dcs were out of school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 02:30 PM Flag
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Where is the camp in relation to where she lives? I would figure out if she would have any true free time going back and forth from camp to her home and then back again. If she will spend the better part of the day on public transportation, I would pay her for the entire time. If she will be able to go home for several hours in between drop off and pick up, I wouldn't. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 02:22 PM Flag
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I think she'll expect to be paid for the day. You can't expect someone to come in for a couple of hours and then return a few hours later and not pay them for the whole time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 02:16 PM Flag
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But why? She won't have the kids or do anything for us for the 6 hours the dcs are at camp. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 02:20 PM Flag
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np: my nanny used to have 3 hrs of free time when my dc was in an afternoon preschool program. I still paid her for that time since she came in the morning and left at night. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 02:23 PM Flag
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but had she already been working for you ft? i think that's different. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 02:28 PM Flag
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it's just not the way it works. i mean, if your nanny is fine with it, then by all means go right ahead. but most wouldn't be and i don't blame them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 02:26 PM Flag
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but MOST nannies go from FT work to kids being in school so essentially that would be a cut in hours. a babysitter that normally only works 20 hours/week, but that now will work 25 is another situation. i know students who do jobs like this because they can do drop off, still take classes all day and then arrive in time to pick up kids from camp. they are not giving up a ft job to do this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 02:35 PM Flag
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a student is one thing. it's quite likely that an older nanny who isn't in school and has a family to support is going to start shopping around for a f/t job if that's essentially what she's doing but being paid by the hour. especially if there's a gap between shifts that makes it hard to take another job. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 05:40 PM Flag
[ - ] just started using a time out mat for 22 mo old. Any one else do this and is that too young? 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 02:05 PM Flag
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I've never used time outs, but many swear by them. I think a one year old is too young to sit down and think about what they did wrong, or to associate the time out with the behavoir next time, but that's me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 02:09 PM Flag
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how would you deal with a 21 month old thropowing their food on the floor at every meal. I have tried a few things and nothing works. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 02:22 PM Flag
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Depends of the dc - but generally I think a 22 mo old is too young to understand what they are being punished for. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 02:10 PM Flag
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They will understand patterns, and if you give them a time out for every time they throw their food then they aill start to associate the behavior with the punishemnt. I think it is a good idea. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 02:25 PM Flag
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thank you, i know he is young but i am trying to curb this behavior and he seems to be doing it at almost every meal so that is why I am trying this. I feel it is a bit young but he is only there for two minutes and hopefully he will understand why he is being put there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 02:29 PM Flag
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I truly beleieve that they understand behaviors at that age, of course they will have the tantrums, but I think it is important to start showing them what bad behavior gets them.....time out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 02:31 PM Flag
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great thanks i needed to hear that i am not a crazy parent [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 02:53 PM Flag
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No problem. Hope it helps. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 03:07 PM Flag
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for my dc, it was too young. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 02:54 PM Flag
[ - ] Any ideas on creating an IEP. I have an almost 3 year old son (8/7/05) and just in the last two months we noticed that he has some issues - definitely sensory, speech develop. etc. We have our CPSE meeting in a week and I have no idea what to ask for. I have a feeling they will recommend an all special needs class opposed to an integrated. But how much OT and Speech can I ask for without getting laughed at? Would they give him a SEIT in an integrated program? This is all so confusing and overwhelming. Any thoughts greatly appreciated 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Preschool/Kids 07.21.08, 02:05 PM Flag
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you can only type this once and click all three boards and then only have one place to look for repsonses just so you know. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 02:07 PM Flag
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Sorry about that - my computer seemed to have a mind of its own!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 02:58 PM Flag
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What do the evaluators recommend? The max amount of SEIT hrs is 15 hrs for an integrated program. Any more than that and CPSE will say your ds should be in a SN class. Ask for as much OT and Speech as you think is necessary. I had a friend whose son had 5 days of therapy -- 3 days OT, 2 days speech (or the other way around). If you're in District 3 (meeting with Sybill), ask for more than you need because you will probably get less. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 02:08 PM Flag
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Whoever is doing the evaluations should be able to give you an idea of what to ask for (or what you can get). Because my ds was accepted to a special ed preschool he didn't get any additional services. If your son doesn't need socialization then you can ask for services at home or at a center like Making Milestones if you prefer it. If you are getting a SEIT ask for one to cover all the hours (this is much easier for scheduling from your end and harder for them). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 02:21 PM Flag
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my ds is in an excellent CTT Pre-K class (they take 3 years old) and has Speech in school and we bring him to OT [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 03:32 PM Flag
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You don't create the IEP, the CPSE does. Have you had him evaluated yet? For sensory, there are providers/gyms that will do evaluation on site; for speech/language, etc., a private or city evaluator will do test either at your home or at a center. They usually prescribe SEIT under 14 hours and OT in 30 or 45-minute segments (like 2 @ 45). Same for play therapy, etc. You don't do the asking - they usually tell you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 04:19 PM Flag
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From what I've read, ideally you and the CPSE come up with a plan together. I've heard that you should have some idea of what your child needs before your meeting so you can negotiate if you feel the services aren't enough. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 11:58 AM Flag
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Yes, I have had him evaluated and my meeting is in a week . [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 12:00 PM Flag
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Would you mind sharing the name of the school? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 11:59 AM Flag
[ - ] 3 yo dd not eating much for three days w/ very loose bowel movements. No complaints--just lack of appetite. Could be the heat and/or a light stomache virus. Suggestionos on what to try and feed her? TIA. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 02:03 PM Flag
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bananas, rice, toast - all binding. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 02:06 PM Flag
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Oh, right, the BRAT diet. A is for apple or apple sauce? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 02:07 PM Flag
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np: apple sauce [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 02:09 PM Flag
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apple sauce. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 02:09 PM Flag
[ - ] Dr. Mazlin any recs? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.21.08, 02:02 PM Flag
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He was my OB for my first. Very nice bedside manner (very calm & hand holding). Medical care was good, not great. I chose to use another Dr. for my second. Good luck. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.06.08, 01:56 PM Flag
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This is not a great practice, I know a few people who were at that office including myself and all left. 2 had serious problems due to error (GYN not OB). Try to find somebody else if you can. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.06.08, 01:59 PM Flag
[ - ] Who cares who the president of Iraq thinks should win our election? We fought a war against them, why would we let them tell us what to do? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 02:00 PM Flag
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we don't. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 02:00 PM Flag
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The current president of Iraq is our ally. I think he of course has imput into what should happen in his country, but I don't think his opinion is that significant in this case [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 02:04 PM Flag
[ - ] I did something to my foot/ankle, no injury but started hurting like hell today when I was walking in the city trying to shop on my day off, DH had to come and get me. Any idea what it could be? It's on the outside, just below the ankle bone. Recommendations for a good orthopedist? in NYC 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 02:00 PM Flag
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your husband had to come and get you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 02:06 PM Flag
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Yes, I couldn't walk. I didn;t want to cause more damage. I am sitting here with foot up & iced and it is still throbbing. He drove the car and picked me up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 02:07 PM Flag
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Eat avocadoes and Banana's they are very high in potasium [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 02:17 PM Flag
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probably just a sprain. is it swollen? tender to the touch? is the pain unbearable? constant or only when you put weight on it? i would see how it feels tomorrow before running to the doctor. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 02:18 PM Flag
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it is constant pain but it gets much worse if I put any weight on it. It doesn't look red but maybe a little swollen. It's tender in one small spot. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 06:25 PM Flag
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could be Plantar Fascitie look it up really painfull and takes time to heal. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 02:28 PM Flag
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^^Fasciitis [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 02:29 PM Flag
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it is not this. I am sure of that, this is on top of the foot to the outside. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 06:26 PM Flag
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this happened to me last year-it was tendinitis (sp?). i had to lay off it a while (same instead of regular exercise, cut back on walking, lost wt so less wt on legs), plus do physical therapy. it aches every now and again-depends on how much I walk on it and whether I am wearing shoes that have cushioning. it hurts a lot when I wear flip flops for example [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 06:27 PM Flag
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damn, I have been wear some pretty flats shoes and doing a lot of walking. I just starting getting in shape, this will be a big set back. How did you loose if you couldn't walk? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 06:38 PM Flag
[ - ] my 3yo and 5yo are in f/t camp/daycare facility now. i woh and taking a week off at the end of august b/c the camp will be closed. we are not going away anywere, but would like to do something fun with them. any suggestions? tia. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 01:59 PM Flag
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where do you live? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 02:00 PM Flag
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nyc - sorry duh :( [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 02:06 PM Flag
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Depends on what you like, but you can have little daily adventures: the prospect park zoo, coney island, and just otherwise hang out at the sprinklers in the park. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 02:09 PM Flag
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np: Also, depends on if 3 yo still naps and how adventurous you feel. My advice: PLAN. I also have a 3 yo & 6 yo and they really miss the structure of school and/or camp. Have one activity planned for each day--a longer trip one day, shorter adventure the next. Maybe write down suggestions of things they would like to do too so they feel involved. Our plan: museum, park, zoo, different park, pool, theatre etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 02:17 PM Flag
[ - ] bklyn moms--throwing a first bday party for dd. planning it at noon. what should i serve? and any ideas of a place that would deliver food would be great 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 01:58 PM Flag
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Fresh Direct or Fairway for food. I'd serve finger sandwiches, pasta salad, fruit salad and cake [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 01:59 PM Flag
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Union Market makes nice platters if you're in Park Slope. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 02:01 PM Flag
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true, but FD and F are as good and cheaper, in my experience. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 02:01 PM Flag
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great. thats what i was thinking. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 02:09 PM Flag
[ - ] Period 7 days late, pregnancy test at home negative. Wouldn't I have seen a positive result by now if I was pg? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 07.21.08, 01:52 PM Flag
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most likely, unless you ovulated unusually late and still dont have enough of the hormone for the test to pick up [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 01:55 PM Flag
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I feel just gross, heavy bloated, breasts much larger, no I worry it may be something else. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 01:58 PM Flag
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or: try not to worry. call the doc instead [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 02:00 PM Flag
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how old are you? if over 40, i would be thinking perimenopause with the first early menstrual irregularities. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 07:09 PM Flag
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Did you test first thing in the morning when your hormone levels are highest? I would test again first thing tomorrow morning. False negatives are not unusual although a week late, it sounds good (or bad) depending on your POV. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 02:02 PM Flag
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We have a big function tonight, I feel gross but would love to have a drink to take the edge off but fear I may be pregnant. If I had positive result it would be easier not to drink! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 02:58 PM Flag
[ - ] Controversial post: Had an interview. First guy (white) extremely nice, friendly, seemed to like me. Second guy (black) I felt immediately looked me up and down, did not like me. I know it sounds like "reverse discrimination" but I don't think I can take the job feeling so disliked off the bat - he would be an impossible to please boss. 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.21.08, 01:52 PM Flag
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why did you post this. One guy liked you, one didn't. Happens to all us, black, white , orange or green. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 01:53 PM Flag
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I felt like he did not like me because I am white. If I were black and I wrote, they didn't like me because I was black - would you have thought I dreamed it up? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 01:54 PM Flag
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there isn't a lot of difference between what you felt and what you dreamed when it comes to the real reason. You have no idea why he didn't like you. I don't like you and I'm white. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 01:55 PM Flag
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you have to give a better reason for thinking it was because you were white than he was black. Your consciousness of race stands out more than anything at the moment. And is it really so unusual to have a white applicant for the job you are applying for? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 01:57 PM Flag
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troll stirring the pot. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 01:59 PM Flag
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me or OP? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 02:00 PM Flag
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OP [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 02:01 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone else afraid of being their mom to their own child? My mom was very cold, rejecting and I am afraid I am acting this way even subconsciously with DC. After this weekend with my mom and DC I just could not stop crying. 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Preschool/Kids 07.21.08, 01:46 PM Flag
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my mom did some things great, some things not so great. I'm about the same. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 01:47 PM Flag
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My mom was always complaining of tiredness, fatigue, etc. It was the same crap this weekend with DS - I refuse to chalk it up to her being older. She has a way of making you feel like you can't ask her assistance with anything, she's too emotionally spent with life. Wakes up late, still squinting till like 10am, MUSt have coffee MUST have her paper - cannot stop to watch DS use the potty, eat his breakfast - NOTHING...can't sit with him in the kiddie pool, it's "too uncomfortable..." wants to leave to go be with her boyfriend (who PS is better with DS than she is)...never has food around the house for us to eat...so why invite us if we are such a burden? Then I kick myself for even thinking she would improve - I am just setting myself up for disappointment. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 01:50 PM Flag
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My mom was also kind of cold to my DD. She's only 6 mos but too heavy for my mom to hold for very long. So my mom would talk to her in the bouncy seat, but say basically the same thing "so, what do you think? Ah hah, is that so?" for about 30 min. and then go back to reading her book. Maybe I am being too hard on her, but I'd think she could be a bit more imaginative with her own grandchild. She also put DB in the crib and let her cry multiple times. Made me wonder what she did with me when I was young. Then I felt bad because DH was away this weekend and DB got to me and I let her cry it out in the crib for a while, just like my mom would have done. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 02:02 PM Flag
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your description of your mom talking to your baby made me laugh! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 05:05 PM Flag
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Not suggesting that cold and disengaged is good but, really - how much can you do with a baby. I think there is too much emphasis on interaction and constant stimulation, etc. in parenting today. I mean, we even us ethe word parenting as a verb... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:07 AM Flag
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Now that I am a mom I actually think my Mom was really good. But she yelled a lot (nothing mean once, just all day long and in front of friends) and I try not to yell. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 01:52 PM Flag
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Me too. Great mom, who was a yeller and now I fear I'm a yeller in training. My momwas older when she had me. I'm 42 with a 4 YO and I swear, I think it's peri menopause that makes me a yeller. Hate it about myself. Arrgh, sigh. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:12 AM Flag
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get thee to a therapist. Common fear. Better that you recognize it than deny it. I had a couple of years of therapy working through the relationship with my mother before I had kids. Smartest thing I ever did. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 04:17 PM Flag
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Trust me I have had years and years of therapy. This weekend just hit home for me. It was rough. But good. I am trying to take time to focus on DS now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:03 AM Flag
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therapy can do wonders [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 04:28 PM Flag
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Some women just aren't that into babies. My mother had no interest in kids till they were old enough to read and have a logical conversation with - her mother was exactly the same way. I, on the other hand adore babies and know I am going to miss the physical intimacy of snuggling and just wrapping your arms around a tiny child. My issues may come later when they are teenagers, or maybe I am over compensating for not being hugged enough as a child, who knows? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.22.08, 09:25 AM Flag
[ - ] Buy a house now or wait six months? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 01:39 PM Flag
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Do you need a house now? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 01:39 PM Flag
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are you selling too? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 01:40 PM Flag
[ - ] baby#3 coming in september - #1 is 4.5; #2 is 2. we have a 5 year old bugaboo (pretty beaten up) and a 2 year old phil&teds (also pretty ratty); what to get/do stroller-wise? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 01:38 PM Flag
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Want to buy my very gently used Jane Powertwin? It's in great shape... Seriously even if not from me, I really liked the stroller. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 01:39 PM Flag
[ - ] '98 law grad (columbia) just offered inhouse law job starting at 200K (plus 20% bonus) - decent? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 01:37 PM Flag
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yes, especially if it has set hours [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 01:40 PM Flag
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ita. 200K for decent hours sounds great to me [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 01:42 PM Flag
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op - 8:30 - 5 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 01:43 PM Flag
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my columbia law grad would love that job [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 01:44 PM Flag
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op - not in ny [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 01:45 PM Flag
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even better (lower cost of living, I assume) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 01:47 PM Flag
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^^ dh, i meant [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 01:46 PM Flag
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This Fordham Law grad would be thrilled [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 01:50 PM Flag
[ - ] what's the rep. of st. ign. loyola grammar? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 01:37 PM Flag
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good [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 01:38 PM Flag
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just good? not great? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 01:38 PM Flag
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The best of the Catholics (besides Regis) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 01:40 PM Flag
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