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[ - ] Tell me I'm crazy, DH and I bought tickets from stubhub to see Billy Joel this friday night. I'm nervous that the tickets are a fake. Anyone have experience with stubhub? They are e-mail tickets. TIA 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 10:10 AM Flag
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JUST BOUGHT, RECIEVED TODAY. THEY ARE LEGIT. NO WORRIS [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 10:11 AM Flag
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did you pay with a credit card ? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 10:12 AM Flag
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yes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 10:13 AM Flag
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then you are totally covered - if they are fake, you call cc co and they will "investigate" and refund your $ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 10:16 AM Flag
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StubHub has always been legit in my experience [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 10:12 AM Flag
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I wish I were going to that concert :-( [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 10:46 AM Flag
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yes, twice. everything was great. not fake. don't worry. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 10:53 AM Flag
[ - ] recommendations for a place/person to do a brazilian towards the end of pregnancy? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 10:05 AM Flag
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ew [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 10:14 AM Flag
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why bother? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 10:16 AM Flag
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Yeah. Don't. Get a huge bottle of Nair, a big mirror, lie on your bed and do it yourself or have your husband help. Seriously. That's what I did and I'm glad I did. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 10:17 AM Flag
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don't Nair down there! ouch!!!! (outside bikini ok, but not brazilian) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 10:18 AM Flag
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Well, obviously not inside labia. But you can very carefully do it around the edges and shave the rest. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 10:19 AM Flag
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but it is so not necessary [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 10:20 AM Flag
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go to the J Sisters [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 10:18 AM Flag
[ - ] has anyone used the cariboo basinett? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 10:02 AM Flag
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I've been looking at them too. Lots of bad reviews... Walmart.com of all places has one that looks identical for something like 125 bucks. Probably the same thing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 10:15 AM Flag
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op: where did you find the reviews? i cant find them...im looking at the gentel motion one. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 10:16 AM Flag
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amazon.com has them with reviews [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 10:19 AM Flag
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I was interested in getting the gentle motion one too. The bad reviews on Amazon where for the non-rocking bassinet. Anyone hear anything about the "gentle motions" one. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 10:47 AM Flag
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Just to let the you know, the one from Walmart (and Target) does not fold, so you can easily move it from room to room. I called the company about asking that. They suggested the Cariboo one to me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 10:49 AM Flag
[ - ] Ipod mom here... My dh just came in with a pair of $300 Prada sunglasses (I looked up the price online!) that he found in the back of a taxi. I say we should turn them in to the TLC. What do you think? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:57 AM Flag
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that's tough, but I would return them [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:58 AM Flag
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There's a good chance they are fake anyway and you would never be able to tell. I would not just hand them over to TLC. See if they have a Lost and Found system perhaps. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 10:16 AM Flag
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Kharma [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 10:12 AM Flag
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Which is exactly why I want to return them. Then again, it could be the universe giving us back our Ipod and recorder. Four more pairs of Prada sunglasses and the score will be settled. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 10:18 AM Flag
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depends... do they look good on you? ;) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 10:18 AM Flag
[ - ] Let's talk Swag. What does each school give you as a parting gift after the tour/play date? We all now know Chapin gives a plant, what else? 28 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.16.08, 09:44 AM Flag
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My son caught the flu. Does that count? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:47 AM Flag
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yes it does [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:49 AM Flag
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Cool! Happily, though, my son does not still have his swag flu. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:53 AM Flag
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we applied to 8 schools and all DD walked out with was the art work she drew [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:51 AM Flag
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we got a fully-stocked pencil case, a box of dominoes, a flashlight, a thank-you postcard with dc's artwork from the playdate on the front (mailed weeks later), bubbles...I think that's it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:57 AM Flag
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most just give you agita. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 10:26 AM Flag
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General Topics 07.16.08, 10:27 AM Flag
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Pencil case at Spence (which we still have), crayons at Friends, plant at Chapin, I think that's about it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 10:41 AM Flag
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WTF? We didn't get crayons at Friends! Got an acceptance, but no crayons. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 11:14 AM Flag
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wow, you're quibbling about CRAYONS? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 11:48 AM Flag
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Crayons from Spence, a plastic wolf from Town [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 10:43 AM Flag
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we got a mini flashlight from Town this past fall. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 11:05 AM Flag
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NBS gives bubbles [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 10:50 AM Flag
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That must be the new regime's influence. In the Barbara Scott days DD got crayons (I think). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.31.08, 06:58 AM Flag
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hey maybe this is where all the money that people pay in tuition for kids not at the school goes! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 11:16 AM Flag
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LOL, but I really don't think there are that many people that have to do this [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 11:18 AM Flag
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CSH gives a teddy bear pin and B sends a calendar after playdate/interview/tour. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 11:39 AM Flag
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I forgot about that D*mn calendar. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 11:52 AM Flag
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what is the problem with a calendar? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:22 PM Flag
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I thought it was annoying. I don't really want some dc's artwork with whom I have no connection. That seems more like something for current parents, not applicants. B does have a fabulous art program & much of the art in the calendar was fabulous, I just didn't think it was an great thing to give applicant families - It was a waste of paper - ripe for the recycle bin. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:35 PM Flag
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What does swag mean? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 11:47 AM Flag
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loot, booty etc. It's what burglars take in their bag. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 11:52 AM Flag
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"Stuff We All Get" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:31 PM Flag
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sorry no- [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 12:58 PM Flag
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Brearley was the only girls school that gives the kids no swag. They do not think that they have to I guess. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.31.08, 03:31 AM Flag
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DD got a bookmark on her playdate 2 years ago. I guess they stopped giving them out? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.31.08, 04:59 AM Flag
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LOL. They send the calendar later. No school HAS to give anyone anything. Do you think Spence or Chapin is afraid a slew of accepted kids will reject their offers without pocket protector pencil cases and Mother of Thousands plants? NO. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.31.08, 10:14 AM Flag
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Four schools out of eight have given swag: crayons at Friends, water bottle at LREI, envelope with stickers and things at Packer, calendar at Brearley which was given at parent interview but meant to be given to the child in preparation for the play date. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.31.08, 09:31 AM Flag
[ - ] Every once in awhile, I read posts about private school applic/being shut out, etc. It's all interesting but a giant mystery to me. I have a 7 mos. old. Where can I learn about this Books from Barnes & Noble? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:37 AM Flag
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^^ Where can I learn about this NYC "system" that you are all griping about? Books from Barnes & Noble? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:38 AM Flag
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there is a book that is a guide to manhattan (and brooklyn?) private schools. also one for preschools and one, by a ifferent aurthor, for publics. won't give you the full flavor of the process, though [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:48 AM Flag
[ - ] WWYD. My neighbors' children (ages 5, 9, 9, and 11) hang out at our house all the time. They are very cute and my son (age 3) adores them and idolizes them. We go places together and do lots of stuff (I teach so I have the summers off, and all 4 of their parents work full time). However, this month, 2 expensive things have vanished from our house: A digital recording device and a brand new IPod. Our son might have hidden them/thrown them away, but he has never done much of that ever. We have SCOURED the apt. and they are nowhere to be found. 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:37 AM Flag
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ugh. that is just pretty much an impossible situation. I think i would ask the kids (NOT THE PARENTS) if they've seen them. they'll get the picture. i think that's all you can do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:41 AM Flag
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they might feel guilty and bad and return them surreptitiously, if in fact they took them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:41 AM Flag
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I would hope so. The Ipod was engraved "To Gladys From Rupert" (names have been changed to protect the innocent) so it's not like someone's not going to notice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:42 AM Flag
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OP; Yeah, and made worse by the fact that our family is caucasian and all the children in question are African American. I harbor no assumptions based on race, but I am intelligent enough to see that if I even suggested the kids might have taken them (and "might" is the operative word... we could have lost the things ourselves), there would be major hell to pay. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:44 AM Flag
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OP: My husband thought of putting a notice on our lobby bulletin board saying "MISSING: An 8 gig Ipod Touch and an Olympus portable digital recorder. Please return to the office. No questions asked." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:56 AM Flag
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np: I think this is a good way to handle it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:57 AM Flag
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You think? To me it sounds a little sanctimonious. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:58 AM Flag
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I would adjust the language to "if found, please leave with the office. Thanks!" something like that. But it's a good way to give the parents a heads up if they notice anything new in their children's possession without alienating them. And I would definitely not ask the kids or the parents. It's not worth the potential for alienation of your neighbors - unless you catch someone actually in the act. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 10:01 AM Flag
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Oh, I couldn't agree more about not telling the parents. I think your idea is great. Thank you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 10:16 AM Flag
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that is good and if you know when they went missing -say ipod missing sometime between 8am the 3rd and 10pm the 5th [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 10:15 AM Flag
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The Ipod has been missing for about 48 hours, and the recorder for about a month. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 10:19 AM Flag
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UPDATE from OP: The Ipod, with the engraving scratched off, has been found in the possession of one of the kids. The stories are inconsistent. All we have to do is demonstrate that the serial number on the Ipod matches that on the packaging (which we still have). I'm so bummed out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.18.08, 11:40 AM Flag
[ - ] Flame away but this is my vent. I am not a mom who spends a mint to throw a first birthday party or rents out any place to have 50 dcs. I a not a mom who shops for handmade clothing for my dc and I don't run around the city going from class to class. Why do people think it is alright to be so openly critical about how I choose to raise my dcs? 19 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.16.08, 09:32 AM Flag
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no matter what you do, somebody will criticize you for it. a friend said this to me when my first was born and truer words were never spoken. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:33 AM Flag
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WTF? You are me. There is NOTHING that says you have to do things a certain way. Anyone who criticizes you has WAAAAY too much money and time on their hands. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:33 AM Flag
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thank you! not to sound like a jerk but we have the money to do these things if we wanted to but why would anyone wants to spend $1k or more on a birthday party! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:35 AM Flag
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People do sh!t like that to impress their friends. Kids are just as happy running around and playing tag. We probably spent $150 on our son's birthday party in the park, and it was a hit: We made a bunch of food, bought some balloons and a cake, did face painting and a pinata and that was that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:38 AM Flag
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np: So you realize you're now openly criticizing how others choose to raise their dcs, right? It cuts both ways. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 10:28 AM Flag
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I did because that's what the party I wanted cost. Why would you care how I spend my money? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 10:48 AM Flag
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What in Gods name are you talking about? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:33 AM Flag
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i completely feel you. and i'm a great mom, might i add, as i'm sure you are. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:36 AM Flag
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thanks, a friend told me I was starving dc of feeling special WTF! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:38 AM Flag
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Some friend. Jesus. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:40 AM Flag
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I think it's the opposite--insanely expensive birthday parties get you overentitled brats [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:42 AM Flag
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ITTTA! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:43 AM Flag
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Could not agree more. Stick to your guns. And if someone is rude enough to say something like that again, you can certainly counter by saying "We don't want to raise our kids to feel entitled and materialistic." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:45 AM Flag
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Yeah, sure. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 10:49 AM Flag
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:50 AM Flag
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That is clearly NOT a friend [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 11:50 AM Flag
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who is criticizing you? what are you talking about? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:49 AM Flag
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NP: Read above. Some "friend" of the OP. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 10:22 AM Flag
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I feel the same exact way. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 10:52 AM Flag
[ - ] Dh and I had a wicked fight last week, I slept on the couch, etc. and we didn't speak much for a day or two, but now I notice we're both paying attention to the points the other one made even though we poo-pooed them at the time, and things are really nice and sweet again. Is it possible we just need to do this once in a while? It's not the first time it's happened, but it's not frequent, either. 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 07.16.08, 09:29 AM Flag
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I think it might be a good time now to actually calmly acknowlege this with your dh. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:31 AM Flag
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what do you mean? just say that we have these fights once in a while and it's okay? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:34 AM Flag
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Not at all. But since you say that you're both paying attention to the points the other made, acknowleging that at this time might be very productive. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:37 AM Flag
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^^^ In case I wasn't clear, I mean acknowlege that you're both recognizing that the other had valid points. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:38 AM Flag
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NP and ITA. That's called relationship building. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:39 AM Flag
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OP and oh--I see what you mean. Actually, I think we both see that the other is doing it, and that's fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:46 AM Flag
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its good to air out greivances. but you can maybe do it without a "wicked fight." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:32 AM Flag
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How did YOU end up on the couch?? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:32 AM Flag
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why not me? it just had to be one of us. I just went. No big deal. The fight was not all his fault or anything. Also, the couch is quite comfortable... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:34 AM Flag
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I think it's totally healthy. Good for you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:48 AM Flag
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I think it sounds like you needed this. Tell your dh what you just told us. FWIW, I think couples who say they never fight are delusional and hiding a great deal from each other. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:59 AM Flag
[ - ] Who here is going to apply for tt privates this fall for summer bday dc? 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Preschool/Kids 07.16.08, 09:29 AM Flag
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Us, legacy family taking a shot [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:30 AM Flag
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at least you have that. lucky you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:30 AM Flag
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Doubt it will help us I wouldn't worry we are so unconnected to the school it is almost like we never went [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:34 AM Flag
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but hey, better that than no legacy status [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:34 AM Flag
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I guess, but I have been told by friends who work there now that uninvolved leg is almost counted against you. What about you, are you going to apply to a TT? There is no reason not to if you like a school [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:39 AM Flag
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we are only applying to tt Dalton, Trinity, Brearly and Spence. No connections but zoned for 6 and feel that only these schools are worth the money. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:40 AM Flag
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Interesting. Why not Chapin? I went to one of the school listed in your post but I am just curious. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:43 AM Flag
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frenemy sends her dd there and will be applying for dd #2 this fall I don't want anything to do with the family. They are really horrible. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:49 AM Flag
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My summer bday dc went to preschool for an extra year and goes to a tt private. IMO, if you really want dc to thrive in private school you should wait the extra year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 10:45 AM Flag
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Did it last year; DC headed for TT this fall. Notably, did not get into any of the 2d tier or 3d tier schools we applied to. Summer birthday is a case by case thing and does not relate to tiers in any way that I could figure out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 10:48 AM Flag
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We are considering it for what will be an "old" summer boy (son will be attending G&T K in the fall) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 11:13 AM Flag
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we are. she'll have an extra year of preschool. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 11:16 AM Flag
[ - ] Wow you NY moms are truly obsessed with your child’s preschool and kindergarten options. My gosh move if you are so angry at the way the system works not all parts of the country have to send their children to private schools. My gosh. I know I will be flamed but GOOD LORD. 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:24 AM Flag
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i think you'd find that there are people in every community who obsess about these things, and about private schools. you just may live in a community where public is an option (which it is in NY too, actually.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:27 AM Flag
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i think a lot of it is guilty. They are being selfish by reaming in NYC so they comfort themselves by making everyone crazy about these schools. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:35 AM Flag
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selfish how? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:37 AM Flag
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NYC - while a great city - is not designed for kids. Dirty, crowded, cramped and adult-centric. If you choose to remain their when your children are school age it is strictly for your benefit not theirs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:44 AM Flag
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huh. i really have to disagree, but that's in part because we'd both have to commute if we moved and thus see kids a lot less. the city does not strike me as any more adult-centric than most. then again, i didn't do the private thing, either. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:50 AM Flag
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np: ITTD. I was born and raised in Manhattan. I'm a native NYer and love the city. Love raising my kids here. With that said I DO NOT obsess over getting my kids into Harvard, Princeton or Yale. I could care less about those places. All I want are well rounded, great kids who are good kids, good adults and love themselves and their families. Where they go to school (college) will be their decision. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:56 AM Flag
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Same here. I would add that both sides of our family lives in NYC. We love that our DCs are very close to their cousins. They see each other at least once a week. All of the kids go to public schools in their districts. The only stress we have is that our zoned school is underperforming. So we applied to another school in our district with open enrollment. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 10:05 AM Flag
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yes my family too...we are all here and I love that my dc have their cousins and extended fam. around [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 10:14 AM Flag
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What are you talking about? NYC kids grow up with access to more cool stuff -- museums, zoos, libraries, parks and playgrounds, culture (low to high and global) than just about anywhere else. They can't walk five steps without getting exposed to something educational. I don't know about these weirdos trying to get their toddlers on track for Harvard, but it's a great place to be a kid. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 10:03 AM Flag
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adn those weirdos exist everywhere. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 10:05 AM Flag
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Xcuse me but not all NY moms are crazy like the one that posted last night because she was shut out. Don't let some transplant represent all NYers please [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:57 AM Flag
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the majority of NY parents (if not UB posters) send their kids to public, and probably don't really consider anything but their zoned school. this board isn't reality. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:59 AM Flag
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Well that is good to know. I am not saying living in NY is bad per say. But you are correct this board isn't the majority of NYC pop. i just think it is weird how the moms on here obsess about the school process. geez I have to many other things to stress about. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 11:17 AM Flag
[ - ] just heard a report on NPR about anti-bacterial soaps possibly being unsafe/having hidden health consequences. Between that, BPA, cigarettes, etc, i really feel like the FDA & Surgeon General should be ashamed. They are a huge bloated beurocracy supported by our tax dollars and they have one job (that i know of) and that is to approve safe consumer products. I'm pissed. 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:21 AM Flag
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life is unsafe...if it's not one thing it's another. you can't sweat it or you'll make yourself sick. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:22 AM Flag
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right, agreed. i'm not actually so afraid, i'm just pissed that they don't question all these chemicals before they go into the products. i'm a pretty educated and health-food-store shopping type, but a lot of people aren't and the govt. should be on top of this stuff [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:24 AM Flag
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the FDA doesn't have jurisdiction over all fo these products, and sure doens't have the funding to test everything. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:27 AM Flag
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ok, but then i think there needs to be some kind of stamp of things that are totally approved so consumers don't make a wrong assumption that anything they find on the shelves at CVS is fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:28 AM Flag
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other thatn prescription drugs, and those that used to be, i don't think there is a single thing in CVS that is "totally approved" or tested. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:30 AM Flag
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jesus. really? i am pretty educated but this shocks me. so basically, we should all probably be shopping in the health food store, or making our own shampoos from avocado & vinegar orsomesuch. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:38 AM Flag
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there are certain ingrediesnts that are OK. but no independent body tests every combo that htis the shelves. adnnaturla products can be dangerous as well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:44 AM Flag
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this is old news. its the same problem as over prescribing abx. the FDA can't ban them, they aren't dangerous. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:24 AM Flag
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what is abx [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:24 AM Flag
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antibiotics. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:25 AM Flag
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ok, so they can't ban without proof and i understand. but there needs to be a better system of warning about 'possible' problems then, cause seems like the possible problems almost always get proven to be real problems after 10 years of study. global warming being a good example of that, plastics/bpa another. ARGH [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:26 AM Flag
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its a political problem. underfunding plus, most recently, an administration that ignores data if it doesn't like it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:29 AM Flag
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So don't buy them. Seriously. Get natural foods and household products. Do the best you can and try not to sweat the small stuff. BTW, regular soap is very effective at killing bacteria: The fats in soap literally explode the cell walls of bacteria/germs, thus killing them. Antibacterial soap is a waste. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:41 AM Flag
[ - ] can anyone recommend outdoor swim lessons downtown for 4yo? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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Preschool/Kids 07.16.08, 09:11 AM Flag
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these aren't outdoor but my dd liked the lessons at McBurney Y on 14st and 6th ave [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:16 AM Flag
[ - ] Can I freeze tuna noodle bake that I just made? All ingredients are fresh? Also can I freeze quiche that I made using an already frozen pie crust? TIA!!! 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:10 AM Flag
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I have never had tuna noodle anything. or jello mold. just sharing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:11 AM Flag
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me either. sounds awful. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:12 AM Flag
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clearly neither of you are from the midwest. I never had these at home but my summer camp served them regularly. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:13 AM Flag
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no, not from the midwest (though dh is, though his parents are European and never served tuna or jello anything) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:15 AM Flag
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but did he never eat in the schol cafeteria? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:16 AM Flag
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went to private school, no cafeteria. DH cannot stand tuna or jello anything either [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:17 AM Flag
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Aren't you sophisticated! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:22 AM Flag
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no, just from New England. we have our own weird crap to eat [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:39 AM Flag
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:25 AM Flag
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yes and yes. but tuna noodle bake? ick [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:11 AM Flag
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I know - sounds gross but it is actually nice and yummy! Full of red peppers, eggs, cream, milk. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:17 AM Flag
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hmmm... still not sounding good to me, but you enjoy! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:18 AM Flag
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Full of fat, you mean! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:23 AM Flag
[ - ] Reading most Popular Posts from last night and I am sorry if this rattles anyone but it just has to be said, that bitter private SO mom was scary. Hope she was drunk because I shudder at the thought of someone walking around being that angry and irrational sober. 24 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.16.08, 09:01 AM Flag
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just remember. you could be her. just thank your lucky stars, and don't sit in judgement. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:02 AM Flag
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I am not sitting in judgement, her reaction and her behavior is indicative of who she is not the issue at hand. So what if we had been shut out, it is school, I would never become so insane over anything that was not dcs health. You can see that I am sure. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:04 AM Flag
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nnp: iTTA. We have our health, our families, ect. PPL get too crazy over the school process and put too much importance into it. It's Kindergarten. If you are unhappy where you are this yr, apply out or in a few yrs try again for the 6th gr. entry point. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:10 AM Flag
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np; Not really. DC is in public school and we are surviving just fine. One does not have to be bitter forever because dc did not get into Brearley. That's just crazy attitude. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:05 AM Flag
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ita. Some ppl have this insane plan for the perfect prechool which will feed into the perfect elem. school which then feeds into the best IVY. When ppl are that crazed during the process, the DOA's notice this. I'm sure it doesn't sit well with them [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:13 AM Flag
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No - that could only be someone who is so provincial as to think an NYC private school is the last stop for a happy life. She's clearly never lived anywhere outside the city before. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:11 AM Flag
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actually she didn't sound like any native I know (Including myself). She was sounding like someone who moved here with the thought that NYC privates are a must in order to meet the right ppl and be seen at the right places, ect. You know what I mean [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:15 AM Flag
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Native here and I agree. On both counts. Private school is not the end of the line for happiness in life and she did sound like she projected something she saw in a movie once about high society NYC and decided to inflict it on her dc [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:22 AM Flag
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that's so sad. I feel for her kid. Could you imagine how acted when she got shut out? We were WL everywhere and I was ok with that (I had a back up with a catholic school). We got off the WL but I wasn't going postal like this one. So sad. I feel for her kid. I hope she didn't project her anger in front of him/her [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:24 AM Flag
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I think the point we are all making, and the people on the old post from yesterday, is that the assumption is she must have reacted badly in front of dc. Parents need to remember that these dc know so much more about what is going on. I remember the entire process, the interviews, the ERB, the visits to schools. I was fully aware of what was happening. When dc #1 and #2 went through this I tried to keep that in my mind [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:29 AM Flag
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yes ITTA. When we went through this I never pushed or was nervous in front of the dc [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:58 AM Flag
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a la Alex McCord? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 10:37 AM Flag
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I just read a post from last night about someone who was so angry about being shut out. She sounds out of control and a little crazy. It's scary that ppl get like that. I felt that her reaction was more personal than anything. You would think her parents just rejected her from their family. She needs to just chill and accept what is done [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:09 AM Flag
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I didn't read the post, but if she's a little unbalanced, I suspect that might have something to do with the schools rejecting her child. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:12 AM Flag
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it's the first post listed under MOST POPULAR TOPICS..check it out [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:14 AM Flag
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but no one tried to harm her child! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:24 AM Flag
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no but she took the rejection as if someone tried to harm her dc or took it too personally [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 09:25 AM Flag
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We got out of a TT school despite legacy. Now I am over it. I never got ballistic but I was pissed off for a bit. Now I am like, look maybe it was not for us anyhow. We are not that hoity-toity. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 10:38 AM Flag
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you are just as bad for judging too. We were shut out too so I can see where she is coming from. We applied broadly had high erbs...at ECFS the woman who interviewed us - the one from a few yrs back who admitted on 20/20 that a hefty bribe would get your application a 'second look'- obviously hadn't bothered to even glance at our application- thought ds was a dd- got the basement interview at Dalton, another similar tactic at Friends...point is, I would have rather them called me and said "we think your kid is ugly, don't bother coming in for the 3 visits" then wasting our time. It's a crappy system that has no regard for the parents, and more importantly the children. The whole process is humiliating but you forget all that once you are in...if not, you are left feeling taken advantage of. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 10:59 AM Flag
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I think that some schools are like that and some are not. I agree the process sucks, but didn't find it humiliating even though we also got a basement interview. I did feel judged by some of the schools, but not most. The main problem really is sheer numbers. I do understand how she can feel bitter, but wishing ill on others I cannot understand. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 11:03 AM Flag
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I think people are reading too much into it. It's like deciding not to shop at a store due to bad service and telling your friends about your experience. If you walk by one day and they are closed down, you feel some satisfaction that their crappy customer service may have contributed to it (when it could have been the owner had cancer and died). I don't understand why those who weren't shut out can't sympathize with those who are. It IS a numbers game so not all shut outs are crazy freaks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 11:17 AM Flag
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ITA though last night's post did get a bit out-of-hand and it did seem that people were wishing ill on others. Most people who I know, IRL, sympathize with people who were shutout and those who were shutout are happy for those who were not. Everyone agrees that the process sucks and that some schools do treat you horribly. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 11:23 AM Flag
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^are 'in'. When you don't get in anywhere you feel taken advantage of [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.16.08, 11:06 AM Flag
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ITA [ Reply | More
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