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[ - ] Sad night. DH agree to watch DD tonight & in the morning. I got all decked up to go out with friends (it's been a while) and started out the door to meet up for dinner and big concert. My stomach had been feeling weird for a few days and I've had low energy...but didn't expect to feel a little bubble and then yes, diarrhea explosion. Had to wash clothes and now have to stay at home and don't dare to eat anything. *sigh* 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:57 PM Flag
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ugh sorry I hate that feeling [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:58 PM Flag
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Well, don't let it get to you. Try to laugh about it. At least you were still in the house! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:59 PM Flag
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Look on the bright side... Instead of eating and drinking empty calories, you may get the runs for a few days and lose some weight. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:59 PM Flag
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just one stomach bug away from your goal weight? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 06:12 PM Flag
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pretty much! lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 06:13 PM Flag
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Peanut butter toast with bananas, with apple juice (REAL apple juice, not that sugar water crap). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 06:04 PM Flag
[ - ] when at the park, do you like when other kids play with your kids' toys? I don't - am I alone? I figure, if you are going to the park, bring toys -why would you expect to use someone elses? I just wonder if i'll have no friends? 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:52 PM Flag
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I don't mind but I hate when other kids think they could take over my dc toy. I hate the drama that comes with it. We just don't bring anything to the park [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:54 PM Flag
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I had a real jealousy issue with ds which is pretty common. But if he's OK then I'm fine as long as the toys are returned in OK shape. They make friends that way too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:54 PM Flag
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how old is your child? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:55 PM Flag
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OP: part of me is ashamed of myself - they are just toys - and feel that dcs will learn from sharing. that said, i hate when other mothers dont even acknowledge that their kids are playing with our toys - like: joey, that is not yours, ask if you can use... anyone with me? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:56 PM Flag
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i leave the decision up to dd. she is old enough to say no that's mine and then i back her up on it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:57 PM Flag
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Ita. I don't bring anything to the park because I figure, hey, you're at the park, play on the swings, play in the water, go down the slide... But I don't let dd play with other kids' toys because usually someone is already playing with it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 06:03 PM Flag
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now that my kids are older, I have some perspective. don't bring anything to the playground (or someone's house, etc) that you don't want to share. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:55 PM Flag
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in my mind, it's like the dog run rule: if you bring a toy, expect to share it. it does kind of bother me when another kid plays with dc's toy because i m a little controlling and territorial, but i know that it will just be a minute before the other dc loses interest and moves on - and, if not, we just do bait and switch when necessary. in other words, i know it's my issue. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:57 PM Flag
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I think if you bring sand toys, baby strollers or that sort of thing to the playground - you will most likely have to expect to share. I want my dc to understand the concept of sharing her toys. I agree, though, about those moms that don't teach their kids to ask first or don't pay attention at all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 06:00 PM Flag
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Why did you have to take a swipe at other moms? Why can't the moms who "don't teach their children to ask first or pay attention" simply have a different idea about toys in a playground then you do? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 06:29 PM Flag
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In our house, you take it to the playground and you are not playing with it - its open season. If you don't want other children to play with it, leave it at home. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 06:27 PM Flag
[ - ] diagnose me? felt like a cold was coming on, and now my throat is killing me and chloraseptic spray isn't helping, just looked in mirror and their are white lines and dots in the back of my throat... 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:50 PM Flag
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get thee to a Dr to check for strep throat [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:51 PM Flag
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you have strep throat. stay away from everyone and go to dr. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:51 PM Flag
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the good news is antibiotics will fix you up right good. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:52 PM Flag
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which one do they give for strep? if i hae some in the house should i start taking? had surgery a month ago and dr gave me some intially and told me to stop taking after 5 days even tho he gave me a 10 day supply.. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:53 PM Flag
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np; don't self medicate. Try to see the Dr tomorrow morning [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:54 PM Flag
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usually penicillin [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:56 PM Flag
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Strep, Mono, or an adeno-virus (not sure of the American term for that though) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:55 PM Flag
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op: anyone have tips to make feel better, have been trying chloraseptic spray... i never get sick [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:58 PM Flag
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Tylenol, warm salt water gargles, rest, and hot or cold beverages. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 06:00 PM Flag
[ - ] Do any of the good general ed schools (6,290, 199, 40, 234, 89, 41, 3, etc.) have low-income housing in the catchment? I am just wondering if there is a sad pattern here about which schools UMC people are willing to send their kids to and invest in. 45 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.16.08, 05:50 PM Flag
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LOL..ummm for 41 and 3..NO [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:51 PM Flag
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OP. Yes, I think that is true for 6, 290, & 158 on the UES. 198 is still not strong even though 90% of the streets zoned for it are wealthy. Kind of sad if this is the situation. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:53 PM Flag
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I'm in D1 and our schools suck. My zone is PS 34 (just horrible). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:55 PM Flag
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110 is a good D1 school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 07:15 PM Flag
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you have it backwards - these schools are stong because the wealthy people who live in the catchment made them strong with financial investment - If people in projects made their schools just as fabulous they would be desireable [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:52 PM Flag
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exactly. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:52 PM Flag
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OP. I understand that, but it seems that if 90% of a zone is made up of wealthy streets but at least one project, forget it, the school is SOL. For PS198, the zone goes from 5th Avenue to 3rd, about 89th street to 96th. It's not that different from 290 or 6 in makeup. But six of the streets are bad. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:56 PM Flag
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what do you mean sol? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:58 PM Flag
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np: Shit out of luck [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 06:03 PM Flag
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no, got that. i mean why are the schools sol? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 06:34 PM Flag
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I disagree. PS 11 in Chelsea has its number of project kids but the school is doing better by the year. As long as enough families are involved and raise money it will overcome the handicaps. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 08:29 PM Flag
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PS 198 is in the same building as Lower Lab. I am very sure that slowly many sibs who did not make the cutoff will go to PS 198. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 08:30 PM Flag
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First off, 198 has kids from further east than 3rd Avenue b/c of PS 151. Ironically all of the kids who live in the Holmes and Isaacs projects go to 151 and not 158, 6, or 290 like they are supposed to. The white kids in the 151 zone go to 6, 158 and 290 while the Black & Hispanic kids go to 198. Second, 198 has higher scores than MANY other schools in the DOE and just because it shares a building with Lower Lab does not mean it gets the overflow of SIBs. Gosh, you people seriously need help...and a clue. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 08:39 PM Flag
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a clue, eh? Well, I for one,will send my white kids to 198 if they can't follow their older brother to LL. It is not that uncommon. Do your kids go to PS 198? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 08:41 PM Flag
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NP: 198 zone stretches to 100th and east to 2nd ave, and yes, many from Holmes/Isaacs projects attend b/c of the closure of 151, as it is the closest school. But there are an increasing number of non black/hispanic kids attending 198 in recent years, including sibs of LL kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:38 AM Flag
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Not necessarily. Not if there aren't enough white kids at the school. Many Chinatown schools are excellent, but UMC white families won't send their kids there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 06:03 PM Flag
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totally understandable imo and it has nothing to do with racism and everything to do with not wanting dc to be isolated and alone. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 08:03 PM Flag
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But it goes against what the OR wrote: "If people in projects made their schools just as fabulous they would be desireable". FALSE! It needs to be a white school too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 08:13 PM Flag
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what makes a school fabulous for any given dc is about more than the test scores. if a dc can't have a social life, that's an issue, and it doesn't matter if the dcs who are shunning him are white, yellow or green. it doesn't need to be a white school but it does have to be a school at which whites are welcome. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 10:58 AM Flag
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not 234, 89, 41 or 3. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:52 PM Flag
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Yes. So sad. They need to just exterminate those dirty low-income people altogether. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:52 PM Flag
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what is UMC? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:53 PM Flag
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um, you're just figuring out that the best schools don't have projects in their zone? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:54 PM Flag
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Well, yes, I just went and looked at my school zone on inside schools. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:57 PM Flag
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we live in the wv and chose our zoned school over a g&t because we like the idea of a neighborhood school. are there dcs from the projects there? no, because there are no projects in the zone. am i supposed to feel guilty about this and move to a zone with a worse school that also happens to be more "economically diverse"? get real. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:57 PM Flag
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No! Absolutely not. Everyone just has to pick the school/housing combination that works for them. That's what I'm going to do myself for my kids. It's just sort of sad. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 06:00 PM Flag
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nP but sometimes the area you can afford or already live in doesn't have great schools..so you just need to go private if you could [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 06:02 PM Flag
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116 does. It has Phipps housing and about 6-8 project bldgs. It also has another develpment of about 8 bldgs. that used to be low to moderate income, but is now going to market rate, so it is about 35 percent market. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 06:01 PM Flag
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From what I remember Phipps housing was a co-op. Did that change? That isn't low income even if it's a mitchel llama co-op it isn't low income [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 06:03 PM Flag
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The Phipps bldgs on 26th are low income. The other develoment on Second from 29th to 26th is the low/moderate income developments. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 06:04 PM Flag
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I'm talking about the buildings on 23st btwn 1st and 2nd avenues. Those are co-ops. Aren't they phipps too? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 06:05 PM Flag
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Oh, I don't know those. Phipps apparently has done a lot of bldg in the neighborhood. But 23rd street should be ps 40 anyway. I think 116 goes from 42nd to 24th (or 25th). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 06:07 PM Flag
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ahh gotcha [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 06:07 PM Flag
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^^^^ oh and not a coop on second as best as I can tell. They are rentals, and going by the name Kips Bay Plaza now. Waterside Plaza is mitchell-llama, that too is in 116. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 06:05 PM Flag
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PS 11 has projects and they seem to be turning around for the better. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 06:04 PM Flag
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I think you are pointing out something that has limited the desirability for some of PS 8 in Brooklyn Heights. I would love to see schools like PS 8 and PS 11 in Chelsea make a better education possible for all students. I think PS 116 has done this (although the housing in its zone may be more middle class than some "projects." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 06:05 PM Flag
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truthfully, even 261 has this issue, tho it doesn't include projects. it's funny because if people were honest they would say they want racial diversity, but not socio-economic diversity. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 06:27 PM Flag
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Projects in the zone and also the number of students receiving a free lunch seem to correlate with whether a school is considered good or bad. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 06:15 PM Flag
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6 has a homeless shelter that sometimes sends dc (or used to). I think most zones can have something like that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 06:31 PM Flag
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I don't live in $$$ nabe (can't afford the rent even for 1br) and can't send dc to those nice public schools. But I do also know it's more complicated. You really can't simplify. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 06:35 PM Flag
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199 has project kids as well as kids of supers, doormen and others in the neighborhood. Still an excellent GenEd school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 07:06 PM Flag
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What projects? I thought the Amsterdam Houses (where Thelonious Monk lived) were zoned for another school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 07:15 PM Flag
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they are zoned for 191 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 07:24 PM Flag
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how do the project kids get into 199? none of the amsterdam houses are zoned for that school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 07:23 PM Flag
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The project building down the street from LaGuardia HS (W 65th Street) is zoned for 199. Not the Amsterdam houses, but right above them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 11:31 AM Flag
[ - ] It's the new summer session at playgroup and one of the new toddlers is an absolute nightmare. Not even 18mos yet and she hits, bites, pulls hair and she has done all of these things to my toddler. Mom just laughs and acts like it's so cute. What am I supposed to do about this? tia 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:48 PM Flag
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is the play group run by someone? if so, talk to them. If not I would talk to the mother. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:50 PM Flag
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There is a teacher and this week, it seemed as though she was having trouble too. I'll talk with her about it next week. What would I say though? And what would I say if I spoke with the mom? I don't want to be offensive but then I also don't want her kid around my dd anymore. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:52 PM Flag
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just tell the teacher how you feel, she probably feels the same way and ask her to talk to the mother. some parents are so smitten with their little ones they think everything is cute and okay when in reality it is clearly not. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:59 PM Flag
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I'm going to do just that then, thanks so much! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 06:01 PM Flag
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I have very low tolerance for children like that especially when it's my kid getting the brunt of it and am not above bitching out the caregiver or parent. i had a child removed from dd's preschool class for this because even the teachers could not prevent it and they backed me up on it. my dd is very verbal and well behaved and this other kid had obvious issues. GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:55 PM Flag
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I guess I will just see how the next session goes. Dh took her to the 1st class, and told me about it. I saw it for myself this week and could not believe it! My poor dd. And not just her but all the kids were trying to run from this little one. She even snatched and twisted up the teacher's glasses. What did you say when you bitched out the mom from your class? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:58 PM Flag
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I said that i needed to talk to her about something and then asked her how she would feel if my child was treating her child like that. I also said that hitting, choking, scratching and the like are unacceptable behaviors in my book and if her child does that again i am going to step in and set the record straight. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 06:01 PM Flag
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When the hitting etc was happening to your child, did you chastise the other child? I just pulled her off my dd but afterwards, I was thinking that I should've made that child appologize or something. I feel like I let my dd down. The whole situation kept me up all night last night. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 06:05 PM Flag
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not much. the child isn't even 18 months old for crying out loud. Just redirect your child IF your child gets hurt or is upset. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 06:33 PM Flag
[ - ] After two years of struggling with a patchwork of childcare and always panicking about having adequate care, I dropped out of the workforce for a while. Now I am bored and want to get back to work. I'm thinking about opening a 24 hour daycare center. Do you think many parents would use it? Obviously, location would be key. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:48 PM Flag
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why did you have patchwork childcare in the first place? why not hire someone you could really count on? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 06:03 PM Flag
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Because I didn't work a regular, fixed work schedule. It is hard to get a good, reliable nanny who will be willing to work different hours each week, whenever you need her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 06:05 PM Flag
[ - ] need lightweight stroller - mac volo or peg pliko? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:41 PM Flag
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loved the volo [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:42 PM Flag
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i second that it is just so easy and turns well, rolls well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:46 PM Flag
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np: does the volo recline? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:50 PM Flag
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This was a few years ago for us... but the model we had did not. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:55 PM Flag
[ - ] I want to get Hunter Douglas shades for about 15 windows in my house. Any advice on this? Where can I get the best price? Are the retailers competitive with one another? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:40 PM Flag
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Are you considering having an affair with the installer? That's the only way you'll get a reply. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:41 PM Flag
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So each place that sells them offers them at the same price? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:43 PM Flag
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We went to "Blinds to Go" and were quite happy. It's a very competitive busines. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:46 PM Flag
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I went there but I like HD quality better for what I am looking for. They did have great prices though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:50 PM Flag
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ita I'd say HD quality is better but Blinds to Go did the trick for us. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:53 PM Flag
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We got ours at Janovic [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 06:40 PM Flag
[ - ] Ok I get it now. I'm thinking of having a one night stand with the guy who is installing my lightning protection system. Should I go ahead and do it? Do these systems work btw? 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:38 PM Flag
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there are always kinks and they need to come back many times [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:40 PM Flag
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lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:41 PM Flag
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this is a comedy in the making. His rod will protect you?!?!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:41 PM Flag
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well exactly. I only hope he's not as fast as lightning. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:43 PM Flag
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his SLOMIN will do something to her [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:44 PM Flag
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^^sorry thought we were talking about security systems. My bad [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:45 PM Flag
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no no no. I like the whole SLOMIN thing. we can be flexible here. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:48 PM Flag
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They don't work at all, but they send they men over to test them at least once on month... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:48 PM Flag
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"men"? how many? omg. Now I understand why this is costing so much. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:51 PM Flag
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My one-night installer-guy stand has blossomed into a passionate 2-year affair. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:51 PM Flag
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are you serious? please don't jeporadize your family. If not for your dh, then please think of your kids and keep your panties on. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:53 PM Flag
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OP: Well thanks all. I may not have the answer to my question but it was fun! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:58 PM Flag
[ - ] Ped told me that 1 db does not need whole milk that I can use lowfat, does this seem OK? 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:38 PM Flag
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Seems like there are a lot of opinions on when to switch. My ped recommends whole milk or at least 2% until age 5 for brain development. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:40 PM Flag
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I've heard this too but whole milk is really only 3% fat anyway. 2% isn't far off. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 06:09 PM Flag
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my ped said whole milk until 2yr old [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:41 PM Flag
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I never switched my dc to low-fat - too much sh*t added to it IMO [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:57 PM Flag
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There's a lot of sh*t added to whole milk sometimes too. Varies by brand and organic ones are not necessarily better in this department. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 06:08 PM Flag
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^^^that being said, I would stick with whole milk. We're overly obsessed with low fat in this country. If it's coming from a natural, nutritious source, it's not bad for a 1 yo. Just read "In Defense of Food" by Michael Pollen. Good perspective on this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 06:11 PM Flag
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np: I haven't read this book but agree with you anyway. It's just plain sense. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 06:12 PM Flag
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Never switched to low-fat mom, I just read that book. I loved it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 06:23 PM Flag
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I don't buy the ones filled with sh*t [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 06:22 PM Flag
[ - ] Nearly everywhere I shop I receive such bad service, what is wrong with ppl today don;t they want your business? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:36 PM Flag
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I know what you mean. I don't get bad svc everywhere but a lot..esp. with the younger ppl (college age) or 20's. Not even a good morning or your're welcome (to my thank you) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:38 PM Flag
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I have been spending $$ on new house and its been awful. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:39 PM Flag
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that sucks. I hate bad service [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:41 PM Flag
[ - ] My 4yo DOES NOT stay in bed. 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:32 PM Flag
[ - ] What are you reading? I'm finishing "Unaccustomed Earth" by Jhumpa Lahiri (sp). Need a recommendation. I found "The Bell Jar" and started it but not sure I'll like it. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:31 PM Flag
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I'm reading your post :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:32 PM Flag
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Well, that's a start. Was it good? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:33 PM Flag
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sure..I read it beginning to end. Tx [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:34 PM Flag
[ - ] looking to buy a home in Upstate NY 3-4 hours from city. strong school district is a must. im not from NY, so please advise which areas i should consider. budget is 500K. thank you. 15 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:31 PM Flag
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Elmira? All I know is that every family I know from up there has sent their kids to amazing colleges and universities. The kids are so mature and well spoken too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:32 PM Flag
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Parts of Albany and surrounding area can be quite beautiful with some good schools. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:32 PM Flag
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I don't know, maybe college towns like Saratoga or Ithaca would have good public schools? It is closer but I love Rhinebeck, not sure what the schools are like there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:33 PM Flag
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Ithaca is 5-6 hrs away. Great public schools (no private and all the professors send kids there). Too far, though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:48 PM Flag
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Sorry (OR), I went to Cornell so I had to throw in in there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:51 PM Flag
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Wilton is really nice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:49 PM Flag
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Some beautiful towns in the Finger Lakes region (though may be 4-5 hours from NYC?) Skaneateles is one that has a strong school system. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:51 PM Flag
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I'm from Albany. Not a bad place to grow up, good schools, cheaper than NYC yet close enough to visit, decent arts/things to do. gl [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:51 PM Flag
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Albany [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:52 PM Flag
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I've heard Oneonta is very good. Also a college town. (Rhinebeck schools are weak. A lot of people send their kids to private school in Poughkeepsie.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:31 AM Flag
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Look first at any towns that have colleges/universities. Those will tend to have the strongest school systems (both SUNY colleges and say, Skidmore, Cornell, etc.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 05:36 AM Flag
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I agree. We have friends in Saratoga, where Skidmore is. They are very happy and it is lovey town, with some nice restaurants, places to shop etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:13 AM Flag
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We're selling our house upstate - 3 hrs from city, beautiful property. OUr neighbors have been thrilled with the school system. If you want more info, let me know. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:02 AM Flag
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would love more info pls email me directly at amd9@mac.com thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:28 AM Flag
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Binghamton, N.Y. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 09:49 PM Flag
[ - ] Ok, the unthinkable happens and you and dh buy the farm. What happens with dcs? Have you arranged guardianship/Trust etc? We're in our will updating mode as you might guess from this post. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:21 PM Flag
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They'd go to SIL (DH's sister) and her DH. She and DH are close and have a nice relationship and I feel okay about this choice (I'm an only child, so it's not as though I have a sibling to consider!). For now, my parents would handle most of the $ -- but my ILs are in better health, so I'm not sure that it should stay this way (I trust both sets of GPs), but I'd also want my parents involved. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:45 PM Flag
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you're lucky you have such a big support network. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 06:03 PM Flag
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DC's will go to DH's sister. Our assets will go into trust, with a trusted friend/lawyer as the trustee. Funds will be disbursed from the trust to SIL for dc's expenses as necessary. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:59 PM Flag
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Yep, they go to one of my sisters. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 06:07 PM Flag
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We have designated guardians and then have a trust w/ several people designated as the trustees (not the same as the guardians). We also set up the trust to the money doesn't just vest when the kids hit 21. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 06:30 PM Flag
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Yes, we have chosen a guardian. Luckily, dh and I agreed from teh get go. We do not have a trust per say - but all of our assest (medium amount) will be sold and controlled by the childs guardian. Its my dh's sister. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 06:36 PM Flag
[ - ] ugh. just tried on some pants that were loose on me 3 months ago. No more. How did this happen? Work stress, candy. Blech. I'm petite, too, so it shows. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 07.16.08, 05:21 PM Flag
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Don't worry I'm tall and there is nothing worse than a "big girl". [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:22 PM Flag
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the dryer shrunk them ;) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 05:28 PM Flag
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