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[ - ] I wonder if SS schools will still be in place in 50 years. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 07.18.08, 08:40 AM Flag
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Of course they will. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 08:44 AM Flag
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I wonder how many will be coed. Of all the boarding schools, is Miss Porter's still single sex?. Are there any others? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 05:15 PM Flag
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Is that like the Nazi schools? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 05:16 PM Flag
[ - ] Anderson...Anderson...Anderson 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 07.18.08, 08:39 AM Flag
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You must be really bored. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 08:40 AM Flag
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she is still pissed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 07:02 PM Flag
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Cooper...Cooper...Cooper [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 08:40 AM Flag
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GAY GAY GAY [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 09:24 PM Flag
[ - ] If you rate the importance of your child's health a 10 on a scale of 1 - 10, what would you rate the importance of their education? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 07.18.08, 08:39 AM Flag
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9, with a 10 also for happiness. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 08:40 AM Flag
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10 as well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 08:41 AM Flag
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If health is 10 - Formal Education - ie school is 7ish, maybe lower, as long as your child is a typical child without special needs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 08:43 AM Flag
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What part of education? elementary school? K-12, undergrad, grad? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 11:26 AM Flag
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education overall - i'd say 9. i think health/happiness/family/friends are all 10s but education comes right after that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 11:28 AM Flag
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importance of their education? A 10 of course. The need for me to be overly involved in school and the kid's life at school? Maybe a 5. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 11:29 AM Flag
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I wish parents would just get out of their dc's social and school lives. It is not helping them. These "professional nyc moms who butt in and speak to the teacher about every little thing are mad. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 11:39 AM Flag
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elementary school? in the overall scheme of life? A 3 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 11:40 AM Flag
[ - ] NYC Coop Owners - I have just started to look to buy a coop. Many of the brokers are telling me the building has common storage (but not private cages). How does this work? If you have this doyou have issues with things that "go missing"? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.18.08, 08:37 AM Flag
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I probably wouldn't keep small items there, but furniture, bikes, etc., should be OK. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 08:41 AM Flag
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We have common storage in our building. We're assigned to a certain area in a large room. I wouldn't keep anything really valuable down there, but we do keep large items like furniture and boxes of miscellaneous household items and toys. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 08:48 AM Flag
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How much space do you get? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 08:56 AM Flag
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Would you keep clothes targeted for hand-me-down? skis? golf clubs? Just curious. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 08:56 AM Flag
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Yes, and other people do too. I've seen some pretty nice stuff down there. That being said, I wouldn't leave stuff down there that I would be really upset about if it went missing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 09:22 AM Flag
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we had this in our last place. we stored bike, old bed (no mattress), crib when taken apart. never a problem-it was a small building if that matters. oh, and extra plats, glasses, flatware that we didn't use daily [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 09:24 AM Flag
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It means you will get bed bugs to me [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 11:27 AM Flag
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We have private lockers, but there is a bike room for all residents and as far as I know nothing has gone missing. A good number of people lock their bicycles though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 11:28 AM Flag
[ - ] I have been posting here, bf of 6 mo is away for work this week and things have been crazy with all the bank collapses, etc. anyway, usually we talk every night before bed and this week he has texted me everyday that he is so crazy and will try to call later and doesn't. finally today i asked him why he doesn't even send me a goodnight text and he launches into a whole thing about how the next two months his schedule is brutal, i asked what that meant. he said, i just want to manage your expectations. I won't be around really. i have a ton of work trips, etc and i don't know if i will be able to have dinner with you on thursday etc". I asked what he was saying, if he wanted to stop dating since he didn't have the time and he said "thats not what i am saying, i am just trying to explain it to you, and sometimes when there is a lot going on, something has got to slip and i don't have time to call you, etc". to me it sounded like a blow off. I said, when you care about someone you might say "things are crazy but we can make time at some point". he said he didn't want to talk about it now and he would call me later. we got off the phone and i sent a text saying "don't worry about calling me later, I am leaving for the weekend and we can talk if and when things calm down for you". he writes back "enjoy the beach, why don't we have breakfast on monday". ugh. breakup bfast? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.18.08, 08:23 AM Flag
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He's just not that into you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 08:32 AM Flag
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Sounds like he's going to be snowed under with work, is under a great deal of pressure and feels quite overwhelmed. It's hard to say without having heard him myself, but I think he's asking you to be flexible. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 08:34 AM Flag
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I've seen a lot of your posts. You need to let go. You're going to drive yourself insane and drive him away (if he hasn't drifted away already). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 08:35 AM Flag
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you know what, there is a MAJOR financial crisis going on, the likes of which has not been seen since the 70s -- tho some are comparing it to the depression. if you want to keep this bf i would give him all the support and space he needs right now, especially if his work is tied up in this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 10:18 AM Flag
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"manage your expectations" is a polite way of saying take it down a notch or stop the relationship entirely. Men find it really hard to be the bad guy. Would rather force the woman to break up with them. If he's in finance, he has a very good reason to feel overwhelmed. Give him space and try to move on yourself. Maybe you'll hear from him again someday when he's less freaked out if you can end things now on a pleasant note. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 10:52 AM Flag
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he is probably going nuts at work. back off if you want any chance of a relationship with him. find something else to do with your time and your mental space. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 12:39 PM Flag
[ - ] anyone else going to the billy joel concert tonight at Shea - how are you getting there?? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.18.08, 08:23 AM Flag
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I'm not, but unless you are coming from a suburb without easy access to LIRR, I would take the subway or the LIRR or subway. I think they are putting extra trains on the LIRR [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 08:37 AM Flag
[ - ] 10 weeks after delivery, my stomach is still huge, ugly (a zillion stretchmarks!) and saggy? I know the stretchmarks won't go, but is there any hope of making it flat again? Can anyone who has successfully got back their original stomach give tips? I am doing breastfeeding + forumula (50:50). I have lost 15 of the 32 pounds I gained. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 08:21 AM Flag
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same at 9 mo PP :(( [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 08:26 AM Flag
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General Topics 07.18.08, 08:34 AM Flag
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I dont know how good your stomach was before - I happened to have started with very flat stomach and pretty toned abs, and I look almost the same 8 mos pp. still, my bellybotton is a little different and when sitting Ill probably never look the same [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 08:39 AM Flag
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stretchmarks won't go but they'll fade to be just a little more pale than your regular skin tone instead of being red. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 08:49 AM Flag
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Sorry - I lost all the weight + 15 lbs and that stretched out skin is there to stay. tummy tuck or give up [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 09:14 AM Flag
[ - ] Al Gore announces "plan to save planet." LOL, the Martians are coming! 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 08:11 AM Flag
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Have you read his plan? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 08:12 AM Flag
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Yes. Laser cannons, orbital force field, gravity mines [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 08:13 AM Flag
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snort! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 09:01 AM Flag
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Does he have a plan to get rid of that island of plastic in the lower Pacific Ocean? God, the thought of that thing makes me so depressed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 08:19 AM Flag
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What? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 08:33 AM Flag
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I kind of wish the martians were coming. That might be the only thing that would bring us all together [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 09:02 AM Flag
[ - ] any Jewish moms on? we are expecting #3 in September. the name we are thinking of is the female version of my husband's middle name (ie. gabriel/gabrielle) we are not naming her after him but I love the name. what is the opinion on this? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 08:08 AM Flag
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Most jews do not name their children after living relatives. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 08:28 AM Flag
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as I said, we aren't naming her after him. we just like the female version of his middle name. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 09:13 AM Flag
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I understand, but as a jewish mom, my opinion is I would be spooked by it. If you don't care what people think, why did you ask for opinions? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 09:22 AM Flag
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it would make me uneasy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 08:42 AM Flag
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If the other relatives don't care, I would just do what you want. If it's a big deal to parents or inlaws, I might choose something else. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 08:43 AM Flag
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Remember: You can SAY you are not naming DD after DH all you want, but no one else is going to see it that way. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 09:24 AM Flag
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Well, Sephardim name after the living, and the more important thing is the Hebrew name. The English name can really be whatever you want even if following Ashkenazic tradition if the Hebrew name is after someone who you've lost. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 06:50 PM Flag
[ - ] has anyone been looking for an apartment to rent lately? my broker is telling me that there are only a "few" properties available. wondering if this means that there are only a few properties that she is representing or if there are really very few properties available. 18 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 08:07 AM Flag
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brokers always tell you that because they want you to take something quickly and feel like if you don't "grab" the apt. they are showing you, you will be homeless. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 08:08 AM Flag
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ok, that's what i figured. she's acting like we're unrealistic even though i've made it clear that i'll take a VERY small apt with teh right configuration or something that can be reconfigured. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 08:12 AM Flag
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Who knows but my experience has been that rental brokers are not really your best source of information. I looked for a 2Br on the UES in about March/April and we had plenty of time to mull over apartments, but the brokers tried to tell us that the college kids were coming, sales were slow so rentals would go up, the 2nd Avenue subway construction woudl be finished in a week, an apartment in PS290 was in PS6, you name it! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 08:10 AM Flag
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wow! that stinks. what is the deal lwith the 2nd ave subway? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 08:13 AM Flag
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No - don't settle for your broker. You'll end up either finding what you want or you will know that you tried and it just isn't out there for your budget. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 08:16 AM Flag
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-- oh, it's slated to finish in like 10 years, maybe more? They are allowed to do work on weekends and late at night. They were turning off the water in the building I looked at due to a subway snaffu. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 08:17 AM Flag
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yikes, what a lying broker!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 10:02 AM Flag
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do not trust a broker. Especially the ones who do rentals. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 08:36 AM Flag
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Have looked several times over the 15yrs I have lived in NYC (and never ended up moving). Rental brokers are the scum of the earth, no nothing, will say anything to make a deal, and never listen to your requirements. I think best to find no fee option, maybe look on Craigs List. What do you want and where do you want it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 08:39 AM Flag
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makt ethat "know nothing" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 08:39 AM Flag
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i want someting in gramercy or UWS. it doesn't have to be big but i need to be able to make 3 small bedrooms (i'm willing to turn a dining area into a bedroom). they can be very small, but we have to have them. also, a doorman and elevator. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 10:00 AM Flag
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np: have you looked on streeteasy.com [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 10:02 AM Flag
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i didn't see much on streeteasy. i tried it yesterday,. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 11:30 AM Flag
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you could do that in my apartment. it's available sept. 1 with no brokerage fee. not sure what the rent will be yet. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 10:13 AM Flag
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^^it's on the lower UWS. do you need a good public school option? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 10:18 AM Flag
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yes, i need a good public school for sure. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 11:30 AM Flag
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Try Related Rentals or Glenwood or one of the other big management companies where you do not need to use a broker. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 10:36 AM Flag
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Where do you live? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 10:37 AM Flag
[ - ] Just wondering if anyone has induced early? Does it lead to increased chance of c-section? I have a situation where i am due w #2 days from my dh's only siblings wedding - the wedding is in Asia so not a quick trip really. DH suggested induction so he could make it for the wedding but i don't really want to go that route. Feel bad for him given the situation and they are very close. Not sure what to do!??! 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 08:05 AM Flag
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your DH's suggestion is very ignorant of the increased risks to you and your db that induction entails. as a mom who was induced, i would NEVER suggest that someone consider induction for scheduling convenience. and, yes, the chances of your having a c-section are greatly increased with induction. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 08:08 AM Flag
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Great, thanks for your feedback. This is what i thought. Most dh's are pretty ignorant on these issues. I was quick to tell him that and he hasn't raised it again, but i just wanted to check for sure. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 08:12 AM Flag
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No prob. GL to you! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 08:16 AM Flag
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I agree with above poster. Especially if your cervix isn't "ripe" inducing early leads to c-sections at a much higher rate than natural labor does. Most doctors won't do them for convenience purposes either. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 08:51 AM Flag
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forget about the induction issue, DH shouldn't be leaving you immediately after the birth anyway. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 12:41 PM Flag
[ - ] Any good recipes for tilapia? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 07:59 AM Flag
[ - ] Any good recipes for tilapia? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 07:58 AM Flag
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sounds weird, but... grind up tortilla chips, mix with taco seasoning. coat tilapia with a little olive oil & the mixture. pan sear for 3-4 min on each side until done. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 08:01 AM Flag
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sounds good. thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 08:02 AM Flag
[ - ] Gotta love NYC. Batman is only on IMAX in one Manhattan theater, and it's sold out for 10 days. Tickets are going on ebay for $200. 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.18.08, 07:56 AM Flag
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Really? We bought tickets for today on Wednesday and all the showings were available. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 08:20 AM Flag
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Did you know that the movie is being shown on a record number of screens this weekend. It is going to be huge! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 08:32 AM Flag
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Point that people care too much about Batman? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 08:38 AM Flag
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Or are curious about Heath's penultimate performance [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 08:43 AM Flag
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Penultimate? What was his final performance? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 08:44 AM Flag
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He was filming a Terry Gillman movie when he died. It is still unclear what will happen to that footage. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 08:47 AM Flag
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I don't understand. I just checked Fandango and the weekend is sold out but there are tix for Monday, Tuesday, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 08:43 AM Flag
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^^^I checked the Sony 68th Street IMAX [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 08:43 AM Flag
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OR - That's the one that we bought tickets at 2 days ago and everything was available. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 08:45 AM Flag
[ - ] Thoughts... I am applying for an MSW at NYU. I recently took a couple of transferable classes at Hunter that I would like to use towards my MSW. However, my Hunter transcripts will reveal three Incompletes I received when I took four classes there 10 years ago. Do you think these Incompletes will hurt my chances at being accepted at NYU? In the past 10 years I received another MA, which proves that I am capable of doing graduate level work... 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 07:56 AM Flag
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what classes did you take that you want to transfer? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 07:58 AM Flag
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Social work classes. THe classes I took years ago were literature classes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 07:59 AM Flag
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but, I mean, which social work classes? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 08:00 AM Flag
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Do you think that will determine how NYU receives the transcripts? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 08:01 AM Flag
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it might effect whether or not they want you to take their versions. for instance, if you took intro practice classes, they might want you to take their classes anyway because their focus is so clinical. etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 08:03 AM Flag
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I understand. But, considering I am supposed to send in all college transcripts, do you think my three Incompletes are going to hurt me? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 08:07 AM Flag
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as an MSW, if I were evaluating your application, I would question them. I don't think they would be a total strike out, but they could tip the balance in favor of someone else if there were a tie, for instance. were they clinical classes? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 08:10 AM Flag
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No, the incompletes were literature classes I took 10 years ago. Since then I have earned a MA in Ed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 08:20 AM Flag
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Oh. Then I wouldn't worry about it. I thought these were incompletes in social work classes that you took a while back. GL to you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 08:34 AM Flag
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Thank you! Of course there is no way to know what admissions will say, but it is nice to have some encouragement. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 08:41 AM Flag
[ - ] Would you tell me in a nutshell what getting a dc into preschool in Manhattan entails? At what age do you start the process? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 07.18.08, 07:53 AM Flag
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Generally your dc will start at 3 years old, so at 2 you call schools for applications and start the process. You need to make the calls the day after Labor Day when your dc is 2. If you want to apply to schools with 2's programs you start the year before. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 07:57 AM Flag
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Thank you! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 08:05 AM Flag
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my dd is starting in a 2's program - but i think those are hard to get into unless you are a sib [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 08:24 AM Flag
[ - ] when can i expect newborn to get on a regular eat/sleep schedule? tia. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 07.18.08, 07:49 AM Flag
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well, my 2.5yo is almost there :-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 07:52 AM Flag
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not the answer i was hoping for but thanks for the reply. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 07:53 AM Flag
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you can't. 3 m/o is about the earliest - until then, it's go with the flow and follow the 2-hr rule. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 07:53 AM Flag
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