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Thank you so much for being a valued member of the UrbanBaby community. We wanted to inform you that we are shutting down the site on July 6th. We are grateful for your participation and support that has helped make UrbanBaby such an important resource to parents for many years.

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[ - ] Struggling to bf DD #2 - now 9 mths but has been distracted and a fighter for the past 2 months. Bf #1 until 18 mths so had expectations of the same but this just seems too hard - I have to nurse her during the night to get some milk into her. Any BTDT? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 01:35 PM Flag
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she may not be your perfect bf baby... try bottle. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 01:52 PM Flag
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bottle won't make a difference if baby is distracted and doesn't want to sit and bother feeding. all babies are different -- i found with #2 I really had to nurse him in isolation, in the glider with the lights out, totally quiet. it was hard with #1 bounding about, but we worked it out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 02:34 PM Flag
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Same her with #2. So distacted during the day he hardly nurses and then wants to feed at night. I'm sticking with it until 1yo. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 02:21 PM Flag
[ - ] Do you feel like your dh puts your needs before his; you put his needs first; or is it equal? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 12:52 PM Flag
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I don't think we look at it like that. It's more doing the best for all of us/the team, rather than trying to keep it all even and keep score. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 12:56 PM Flag
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honestly I think he is much less selfish than I am. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 01:22 PM Flag
[ - ] Any Weston moms on? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Preschool/Kids 07.13.08, 12:50 PM Flag
[ - ] my almost 10mo ds does not show any iterest in clapping his hands. He likes when I do it but as soon as I try to show him how, he looses interest. What other exercises can I do with him to promote this kind of motor skills? TIA! 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 12:48 PM Flag
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many don't do this till around 12 mo...they just "get it". just keep clapping in front of him, it's all about modeling behavior....and I used to hate when people said this to me but ya gotta relax about this stuff [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 12:52 PM Flag
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good to know, thank you. My older ds started to speak late (probably genetic factor) but he also not so interested in fine motor activities so I thought that his speech delay was exacerbated by that. I am already relaxed about the fact that my #2 will be a late talker but I want him to be adequately developed in other areas... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 12:55 PM Flag
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why does it matter if he claps? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 02:10 PM Flag
[ - ] What's worse when pg....drinking Diet Coke/using Equal in coffee daily or drinking 2-3 glasses of wine per week? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 12:47 PM Flag
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the coke/equal is worse (more chemicals), if you really meant 2-3 glasses of wine per week, not per day. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 01:16 PM Flag
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nothing wrong with 2-3 a day thou [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 01:37 PM Flag
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more than one per day, for a woman, has been linked to increased risk of breast cancer. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 02:00 PM Flag
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what isnt linked to cancer? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 02:01 PM Flag
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yup, right. but i personally have cut down on my wine consumption b/c of this stat. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 02:02 PM Flag
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i switched to gin ;) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 02:10 PM Flag
[ - ] REpost: please, I'm in pain..anybody know where I can get a massage today on UWS?? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 12:36 PM Flag
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there is a great Chinese place on the 2nd floor on W. 72, few doors away (towards Columbus) from Citibank. Don't mix it up with the another place, also within few doors. The best guys are Arvin and David. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 12:41 PM Flag
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if you're still watching...i go to a place on 94th just west of bway & i love it. i especially love mary. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 07:19 PM Flag
[ - ] We just finished watching 300 and were thinking. How cool would it be if when a nation goes to war its leader is always the one leading the attacks. Imagine Bush in the front rows. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.13.08, 12:36 PM Flag
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HaHa! Things would definitely be different. I really hated that movie, but now every time someone mentions 300, I will be thinking about Bush in full Spartan armor. Thanks! :P [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 12:41 PM Flag
[ - ] I was thinking about taking my 4 1/2 year old son to see Wall E, the movie. I am try pretty hard not to expose him to stuff that's "too mature." Does anybody have any thoughts about whether Wall E is appropriate for a boy his age? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 12:35 PM Flag
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My mom (Grandma)took my 7yo neice and she barely got it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 12:58 PM Flag
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he will not get the full meaning of the movie, but there is nothing blatantly sexual, no bad language, little violence, if that's what you mean. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 01:20 PM Flag
[ - ] any parents from Byram CT 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 07.13.08, 12:28 PM Flag
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i live in greenwich... what's your question? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 01:17 PM Flag
[ - ] From what I see, the economy is not that bad. As I recall, the 1990 recession seemed worse. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 12:10 PM Flag
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This is only just getting going. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 12:25 PM Flag
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Maybe. US exports are way up and people are using a lot less oil. Positive changes, imho. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 12:29 PM Flag
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ok, phil, thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 01:17 PM Flag
[ - ] Have the big investment banks been cutting jobs, or is that coming later this year? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 12:04 PM Flag
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It depends on the bank [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 12:05 PM Flag
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Right, all but Goldman. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 12:07 PM Flag
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Goldman is coming too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 12:25 PM Flag
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really? do tell [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 12:49 PM Flag
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NP -- I was laid off from Goldman in May, so many don't realize all IBs are laying off. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 01:58 PM Flag
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How deep were the cuts there? What area were you in? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 02:03 PM Flag
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All have been cutting....even Goldman. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 01:56 PM Flag
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Yes, I was laid off from one in May. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 01:57 PM Flag
[ - ] Best kept secret (just learned it yesterday while visiting friends):Hoboken has a FREE preschool program. WTF!? 19 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Preschool/Kids 07.13.08, 12:04 PM Flag
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We moved to Hoboken when we found out about that! DC is going next school year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 12:04 PM Flag
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my ds went to the free preschool in hoboken a few years ago, it was great. and yes, it's totally free. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 12:05 PM Flag
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OP: how do you get your kid in? Is it lottery? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 12:05 PM Flag
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no, open to all residents. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 12:06 PM Flag
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NYC school also have a free Pre-k rpogram not at every school but at many [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 12:21 PM Flag
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and many are even full day [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 12:34 PM Flag
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The one in Hoboken is full day, 5 days a week, for 3's and 4's. I don't think NYC has anything even remotely comparable. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 12:49 PM Flag
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they have full day for 4's. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 12:50 PM Flag
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Where? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 12:50 PM Flag
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many different schools. You just have to check in your district. We went to PS3 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 12:52 PM Flag
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Are they good? Would you send dc there? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 01:02 PM Flag
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yes, of course. They are quite popular, too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 02:43 PM Flag
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Yes, as I stated above we went to PS3. It was wonderful [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 05:17 PM Flag
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158 has one [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 12:58 PM Flag
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150 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 12:59 PM Flag
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33 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 12:59 PM Flag
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public preK is for 4yos. Not all schools offer a preK program but many do (in NYC) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 02:40 PM Flag
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The one in Hoboken is also amazing because the class size limit is (I think) 15 and in my dc class there 3 teachers. I think this is the norm, if not the rule. I really don't think there is anything like this in NYC. Otherwise, no one would pay for all the pricey preschools. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 12:54 PM Flag
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yes. Public elementary schools offer pre-K. Nothing new. The only thing that differentiates those schools in Hoboken from the ones in NYC is that they start at 3 years. You won't find that in NYC. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 02:45 PM Flag
[ - ] I think it would be a major boost to Obama if he came out against race based affirmative action and for socio-economic based affirmative action. I'd vote for him if he did. Do you think he could do it? 20 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 12:02 PM Flag
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jeez, you're completely against socio-economic based affirmative action? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 12:06 PM Flag
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No, I guess my post is written wrong. I'm for socio-economic based affirmative action. But I don't see what Obama's daughters have to overcome. I don't think they need an advantage over my ds. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 12:09 PM Flag
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I seriously doubt he thinks his kids should get affirmative action. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 12:09 PM Flag
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Then why doesn't he say race-based affirmative action should end? Poor minorities would benefit just like other poor people if there was socio-economic based affirmative action. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 12:11 PM Flag
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In what arena are you worried about affluent black dcs gaining an advantage over yours? Your dc is more apt to lose in a race against your typical, run of the mill, WASP. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 12:11 PM Flag
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College admissions. I think it's unfair for Obama's daughters to get a benefit while my ds will most likely be in a much lower socio-economic group (not being the child of a millionaire president). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 12:13 PM Flag
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LOL! You don't admissions based on legacy status and being the dc of a major donor is going to impact your dc's admission more? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 12:15 PM Flag
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Legacy status and major donor is a different issue, and my dcs won't have that advantage either. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 12:17 PM Flag
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It's the issue most likely to affect your dc's college admission. This kind of bias is fine with you? At least diversity is seen as having an educational purpose. What purpose does this serve? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 12:22 PM Flag
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I think geographical and social class diversity is much more of an educational benefit then racial diversity among the same socio-economic group. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 12:24 PM Flag
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You are missing the point. I'm pointing out that on the subject of college admissions, which you claim that your dc is at a disadvantage because of afirmative action, I'm saying that your dc is more impacted by the application of your run of the mill WASP, than an AA. This seems fair to you, and people like you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 12:29 PM Flag
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Right, because there are so many elite African Americans. There are many, many people in this country who will not vote for Obama BECAUSE he is half black and looks black. You do get this, right? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 12:12 PM Flag
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So race-based affirmative action solves it? I don't see how. It seems to make the problem worse. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 12:13 PM Flag
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Do you really not understand the word prejudice? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 12:15 PM Flag
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Yes I do. Are you saying that a rich African-American has more hurdles to overcome than a poor white? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 12:16 PM Flag
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np: You simply don't get that these "rich African Americans" and their prodgeny still have to overcome hurdles simply based on the color of their skin. For example, an AA ds of a wealthy family, may still lose out on an investment banking job at Goldman Sachs to a less qualified white applicant, based on race, or nepitism. Simple fact, being black in America. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 12:26 PM Flag
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When will it end? Never? Rich African-Americans just get this advantage forever? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 12:28 PM Flag
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You are so ignorant. These programs are for poor people...not rich. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 12:29 PM Flag
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LOL! WOW! Rich white Americans have no advantages over the middle class at all. It's the rich Black Americans milking the system. Now I've heard it all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 12:31 PM Flag
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do you really want your kids to end up in school with everyone who looks exactly like them? Diversity is an eucation in itself. It's why we moved to NYC when we decided to have kids. The thought of them growing up in a place where everyone was white was awful. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 12:28 PM Flag
[ - ] Dh and I looking to move to a nice university town 50,000-200,000. No limitations because dh can work anywhere and our family is spread out. Suggestions? 28 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 12:01 PM Flag
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does 50K-200k mean how much you want to spend on a house? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 12:08 PM Flag
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i think it means population [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 12:14 PM Flag
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Yes, sorry. 50-200k people, not $. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 12:17 PM Flag
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Santa Cruz, CA. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 12:18 PM Flag
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Madison, Wi [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 12:25 PM Flag
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Madison is over 250k population isn't it? Plus, bad climate and now afflicted with horrific sprawl. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 12:26 PM Flag
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Athens, Georgia [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 12:35 PM Flag
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Ditto. Great weather, one hour away from Atlanta, near the mountains, nice people--love it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 03:28 PM Flag
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hanover, nh [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 12:52 PM Flag
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yes indeedy! fabulous fabulous fabulous. just be ready for some cold... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 12:58 PM Flag
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population is very small. great place to live (i went to school there), but very small and somewhat insular. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 01:15 PM Flag
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northampton,ma/amherst,ma area [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 03:15 PM Flag
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we went to a tragically hip concert in a college town in vermont somewhere, it was lovely. all victorian houses and all done up for halloween, really beautiful little town. dont know if i could deal with the weekends and teens all the time though... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 03:20 PM Flag
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Burlington, VT [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 03:21 PM Flag
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yes!!! that is the one!!! (poster above) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 03:23 PM Flag
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NP - vermont is amazing, so many cute little towns, not many "big box" stores, very outdoorsy vibe. I love it there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 03:50 PM Flag
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Boulder, Colorado is the nicest university town I have ever seen. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 03:29 PM Flag
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I second that emotion [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 04:15 PM Flag
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ann arbor, MI or evanston, IL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 03:30 PM Flag
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Crummy midwestern weather in both. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 03:31 PM Flag
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summers are nice though... winters aren't the greatest, you just have to bundle up! I would take that over NYC area humidity any day. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 03:38 PM Flag
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charlottesville, va! we love it here. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 03:37 PM Flag
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How are the schools? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 06:41 AM Flag
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Chapel Hill, NC [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 03:38 PM Flag
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We just moved to Chapel Hill from NYC and are LOVING it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 06:37 AM Flag
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I heard the schools are so overcrowded they have a split system where some students start early morn & others early afternoon, what have you found? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 06:40 AM Flag
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morgantown, WV [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 04:15 PM Flag
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today show had a thing on university towns today - more related to good places to retire, but talked about how liveable college towns were [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.23.08, 06:42 AM Flag
[ - ] When you do CIO for naps, do you let dc cry after the nap if the nap was short? Or just pick up and try again later, and hope that naps eventually lengthen? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 12:01 PM Flag
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I've never heard of cio for naps. Babies sleep when tired some babies only need short naps. If your dc isn't napping I bet you are puting them down at the wrong time. What age? What schedule? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.13.08, 12:24 PM Flag
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