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[ - ] would you bather cooking spinach that says use by 7/6? too old right? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 09:07 AM Flag
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if it looks ok I would wash and cook it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 09:09 AM Flag
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it looks like its not as dark green as it should be but smells Ok.......? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 09:12 AM Flag
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not all spinach is v. dark green. As long as it isn't slimy I would use it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 09:12 AM Flag
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if it's not slimy, it's fine. but wash it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 09:21 AM Flag
[ - ] Will the mass layoffs at the banks impact exmissions next year? We personally know 4 families moving out of the city (only one has a 4 year old, though). Not trying to be insensitive to these folks, just looking for silver lining. 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.11.08, 09:05 AM Flag
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it may, but I would also be worried about it effecting your property values as well, so it's probably a wash for you in terms of net benefit. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 09:06 AM Flag
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Not likely to affect Manhattan property values much. too many foreign investors buying the US on the cheap. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 09:08 AM Flag
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did you not see the article a couple weeks ago saying that there was a significant slowdown of that in NYC over the last quarter? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 11:20 AM Flag
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It's amazing how so many people, not just those in NYC, are fully able to give excellent reasons why their area is not in the middle of a bubble, right up until it bursts. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 11:32 AM Flag
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if you're not planning on moving, then the impact from declining property values is not that big a deal. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 11:19 AM Flag
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Do people think it is affecting housing prices? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 09:08 AM Flag
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probably there will be some impact [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 09:10 AM Flag
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I doubt it. This is a city of wealth. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 11:13 AM Flag
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Of course it will affect this city. Historically, economic downturns have always affected the economic situation in the City. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 11:17 AM Flag
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It's amazing how the wealthy don't mind the stench of pee that permeates the city all summer. I keep wishing we'd have a garbage strike again - maybe that would bother enough people to propel them out and help bring property values down to more reasonable levels. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 11:20 AM Flag
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What is exmission? It's not in the dictionary. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 11:18 AM Flag
[ - ] My ds will be 15mo this week-he says mama, dada all the time. He also says buh bye (at times), elmo and hooray. He points to things and says "DIS" meaning THIS. Should I be worried there is a speech delay or is it too early to be concerned? 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.11.08, 09:03 AM Flag
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you should def be concerned [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 09:10 AM Flag
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hahaha [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 09:10 AM Flag
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please tell me u are joking........ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 09:12 AM Flag
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i am [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 09:15 AM Flag
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totally fine, imo [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 09:15 AM Flag
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thank you.....he plays, laughs, dances, etc but the speech thing makes me nuts............. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 09:20 AM Flag
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he is 15 months what do you expect! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 09:20 AM Flag
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my older child spoke lots of words very early-it is hard not to compare.......... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 09:21 AM Flag
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speech is really one of the less significant aspects re concerns about autism. the social reciprocity/relatedness aspects are much more critical - and he sounds like he has those in spades. so relax. there is a huge range of norm for speech development and he's in it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 09:23 AM Flag
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thank you for a kind non snarky answer [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 09:26 AM Flag
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no prob. i feel like this kind of a qualifying statement should just be a permanent post on UB somewhere. it is so sad that part of motherhood now is scanning for autism signs - and so many mothers confuse this with speech development (which, as i mentioned, has a huge range of normal). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 09:28 AM Flag
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u r so right-the media makes us crazy too. my son interacts, gazes at me, laughs, points and makes noises when he wants something. He also plays approp. w/toys but everyone out there makes us crazy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 09:33 AM Flag
[ - ] Should I be seriously worried? My 4 yo dd likes to close her door and play with her dolls. Yesterday she told me that the reason she closes teh door is because she likes to poke them in the eye and hit them and she doesn't want anyone to see. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 08:38 AM Flag
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I wouldn't worry too much, my dc is 5 and can get pretty aggressive, and values her privacy. It's also very clear that she avoids me when she knows she's doing something wrong - she runs into the bedroom and slams the door, or hides; she admits when she's lied to me; etc. I wouldn't worry about the acting out, specifically, but I would address it with her and ask her why she's so angry. Maybe she has trouble expressing her feelings. (Mine certainly does. I've had to coach her!) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 08:42 AM Flag
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Perfectly fine. She is learning to manage her aggressive impulses. All of us have them. Better to acknowledge them and learn to manage them than to pretend they don't exist. Don't shame her for them (not saying you have). The only think I would wonder is if there is something IRL that is bringing these to the fore now - although 3-4 is the age for these issues to arise in general. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 08:54 AM Flag
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My dd started to close her door at that age - usually because she was up to something. I told her closing her door is not allowed. You should talk to her more about why she wants to hit her dolls - and why she doesn't want anyone to see. She is doing something that she is uncomfortable with so you should probe on why. Do you take her into a room and close the door for spankings? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 10:01 AM Flag
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No! I never spank. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 10:20 AM Flag
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lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 10:24 AM Flag
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lol. I'm sure she's fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 10:12 AM Flag
[ - ] KIDDING AROUND store on 15th street off of 6th ave. I go in there at least once a month and not once have they offered me their customer card (for repeat purchases that lead to a discount). I have stood on line and they ask the lady behind me if she has a store card..but they have never asked me. I was going to ask but then said let me see if this continues. I just went there this morning and the lady in front of me was buying something and they asked if she had a card. Then they got to me and they told me the total, asked if I wanted the gift wrapped and that was it. Now I'm annoyed. I know I could ask for them to give it to me but why are they not offering? Anyone else experience this? 25 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 08:37 AM Flag
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why wouldn't you just ask? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 08:40 AM Flag
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op: I was going to ask last time but it was the way the cashier treated the person in front of me and then her tone was diff. with me. I wanted to see if it was just this person on an off day..but when I've returned I find it weird that it's a common question to others in front of me but they don't ask if I have a card or do I want it. I'm wondering if I have the wrong look. It's happened more than once at this store [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 08:43 AM Flag
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so stop shopping there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 08:44 AM Flag
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you sound unbelievably paranoid. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 08:45 AM Flag
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op: not paranoid but when you grow up in Manhattan and have ppl treat you different because of your race..you are aware when you are being treated differently. I treat everyone the same no matter their color or gender and with respect. I just expect to be treat with respect in return. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 08:47 AM Flag
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then you should have said in your post--I think the XX store is treating me differently because I'm black (or whatever...) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 08:49 AM Flag
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op: well I wanted to see if anyone else had experienced awkwardness in this store without posting full details. Sometimes stores are just rude to many ppl regardless of race [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 08:51 AM Flag
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I'm not sure why you're getting so upset about this. It's just a store card. Ask for it if you want it, and save yourself the aggravation. Don't you have bigger things to stress about? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 08:40 AM Flag
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op: I'm not upset but annoyed that if their cashier is asking everyone in front of me if they have a card, do they want one, ect..why not ask me if I have or want one? I just find it funny that they haven't offered or asked. That's why I havent' asked because I wanted to see how long this would go on [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 08:45 AM Flag
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I can't believe you're spending so much time thinking about this. My god woman, get a life. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 08:48 AM Flag
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I do have a life but when ppl treat you differently because of the color of your skin (esp in 2008) it's annoying. I thought maybe it was just the store that may be rude to many customers. I didn't want to think it's may be because of the color of my skin..but maybe it is. Well I just won't bother with them since they have never been nice (and I'm very nice to them) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 08:52 AM Flag
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Just go to TRU at Times Square and be done with it. No customer service to speak of and equal opportunity abuse, so you'll have plenty of company. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 08:59 AM Flag
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op: you find it funny to feel like you are treated differently? it's not a comfortable feeling and one that I don't wish on anyone [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 09:15 AM Flag
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I think that most of the posts ragging on you are from people who are white who have very little imagination. I'm white, but I don't have my head so far up my a** as to not be able to understand why it would suck to be treated differently at a store. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 09:27 AM Flag
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^^^it would suck and I'm sorry it has been so persistent at this one store. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 09:28 AM Flag
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I would just write a letter letting them know the situation. The owners and managers may not be aware that their employees are coming across as racist. You may as well give them a chance to fix the problem, and you may get a coupon/gift card for your troubles. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 09:01 AM Flag
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op: tx I just emailed their website [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 09:13 AM Flag
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are you really annoying?? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 08:46 AM Flag
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They never ask me either. I got one when they were still doing the paper and stamp thing and saw them next to the register so I just took one. Then they upgraded to the plastic card. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 09:12 AM Flag
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oh, and I am white. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 09:13 AM Flag
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op: well that was my question in my post. I wanted to know if anyone else experienced this just because they aren't consistent with all patrons..I didn't want to think it's the color of my skin but found it odd that I wasn't asked at all. Tx [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 09:23 AM Flag
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ditto, and I am white too. They never ask and I aways forget about it too. I once wondered if I was "too old" to be shoppping at a particular store - the staff seemed to ignore me - I asked another much younger shopper and she said "No, they're rude to everyone, they're much more into each other." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 09:53 AM Flag
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are you black? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 09:42 AM Flag
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^^^ just read the rest of the posts. the white posters flaming you have no idea what privileges their skin color affords them. i agree you should stop shopping there, but I also agree you need to let management know why. if I were your friend I would tell the management the same thing. (I'm white, but I have a black son.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 09:44 AM Flag
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I'm one of the posters who flamed OP--but before I knew she was black. She didn't include that information in her original post, and I assumed she was some crazy paranoid white woman with nothing else to worry about. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 09:55 AM Flag
[ - ] Any online places to buy some kind of matching apparel for a 4 y/o girl and her newborn sister? Thanks! 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 08:34 AM Flag
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why would you want that? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 08:34 AM Flag
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i'm smelling a family portrait... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 09:55 AM Flag
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hanna anderson? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 08:36 AM Flag
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maybe lands end. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 08:38 AM Flag
[ - ] Did new UWS Nest parents work out the busing issues yet? Are they adding stops higher up or are they going to let you bring your kids to the highest bus stop on the Westside? If so, where is it? 15 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 07.11.08, 08:26 AM Flag
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You should go ask that question on the Nest Forum Yahoo listserve. You are more likely to get information there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 08:34 AM Flag
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thanks for the advice! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 08:35 AM Flag
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I think they have a yahoo group. And btw, why are you not getting FLAMED for this? If an A paretn had asked this, they would have been jumped all over. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 08:41 AM Flag
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ITA! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 08:47 AM Flag
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A parents should follow NEST lead and also create yahoo group and take the conversation off this board. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 09:00 AM Flag
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LOL. Funny you say this. Someone mentioned this the other day and #1- got flamed and accused of being a control freak and #2- some people said it was a bad idea because it creates gossip opportunites and turns into a UB type place. Us A paretns cannot win. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 09:19 AM Flag
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I have not experienced gossiping or UB type activity on the NEST list(s). It was a little silly with each new NEST parent writing in with the same questions for a while, but everybody handled it well and I think it was good for all. (I wish it had been around/I had known about it when my ds started there.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 09:47 AM Flag
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or: I agree. I doubt that it would be childish like it gets here- it is not annnymous there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 09:52 AM Flag
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op-I am actually not a currently accepted Nest parent, just someone wondering about whether to work the "non-existant" wait list for Nest [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 12:59 PM Flag
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THERE ARE NO WAITLISTS FOR G&T!!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 03:14 PM Flag
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YOURE RIGHT, YELLING LADY! Which is probably why she said "non-existant"! I interpreted that to mean that dc probably got a 99, but didn't get into NEST. Hoping to be sure to pick up one of the extra spots. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 04:50 PM Flag
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np: non-existent. And good luck. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 05:51 PM Flag
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we are in Harlem. Want to carpool? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 05:53 PM Flag
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Looking at a carpool from Washington Heights. Join the NESTM forum on Yahoo and post there about carpooling [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 07:08 PM Flag
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Don't you think the subway is going to be quicker than the car? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 07:23 PM Flag
[ - ] OK, let me repost! Poll: which private school in NYC has the best Head of School (or Head Master or Head Mistress)? Which has the best DOA? And likewise, the worst for both? 84 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Preschool/Kids 07.11.08, 08:26 AM Flag
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what a weird poll... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 08:29 AM Flag
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Worst? DOA at Spence was cold. DOA at Brearley seemed irrelevant. DOA at Trevor seemed nice but flighty. DOA at ECFS seemed chaotic. DOA at Trinity - nobody could hear what she was saying and she doesn't ask anything. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 11:12 AM Flag
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New HOS at Spence is amazing. One of the warmest women I have ever met, in any occupation. Came from a school in Marin that is still mourning her... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 02:49 PM Flag
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np ITA. Bodie is wonderful. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 11:22 AM Flag
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I found her together and kind, but I did not feel she trusted the parent-body. Something distant about the administration there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.19.08, 05:24 AM Flag
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You realize this is a silly poll right? Everyone is just going to say the schools where they were accepted. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 05:24 PM Flag
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Only heard Heads of School speak to groups, I can't say to that but for DOA's from an interview standpoint: B. Root, T. Cruite, L. Issa. In that order. And yes, I applied to many co-eds but the ss schools had the best DOAs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.11.08, 11:01 AM Flag
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Best head of school: Calhoun...Steve Nelson. He rocks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 08:40 AM Flag
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ITA. We were so impressed with him--they were the first OH we went to last fall and we were convinced we wanted Calhoun. Unfortunately we weren't so impressed once we toured the main building and saw it in action. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 08:42 AM Flag
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REally? We LOVED the main building...so creative and free. I wish I had gone there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 08:43 AM Flag
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ITA. Made me want to apply to the school (even though felt like a bad fit for my DD who LOVES structure) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 08:23 AM Flag
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ITA, LOVE LOVE LOVE him [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 10:17 AM Flag
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Applied for DC for K last fall and I personally liked the new Trevor Day HOS - although I thought the school was not a right fit for DC. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 08:41 AM Flag
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How are you defining "best?" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 08:41 AM Flag
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Super smart, warm, inclusive, good at raising money, good at cultivating a great faculty, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 08:45 AM Flag
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Worst maybe Friends; best maybe Hewitt. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 08:47 AM Flag
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Bo Lauder is the worst?? he's great. Are you a parent at the school? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 09:37 AM Flag
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I'm not impressed. yes, a parent. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 09:40 AM Flag
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Bo is simply amazing. We each have our opinions based on our children's experiences. You cannot discount what he has done to elevate the school's academics and overall excellence. He has brought order to chaos and will be remembered as one of friends' best. He has meant so much to our family personally as well as academically. I don't know of any other head that I could say that about. We are not able to commit to the school financially, and that doesn't seem to matter. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.10, 09:08 AM Flag
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worst = grace church school tied with claremont best = riverdale [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 09:41 AM Flag
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NP: Are you serious? I am a Rodeph parent and Irwin is incredible. Claremont is very lucky to have him and were very unlucky to lose him. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 09:52 AM Flag
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He's a skank and rumored to have affairs with married women. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 10:56 AM Flag
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Affairs? With married women? Say it isn't so. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 10:57 AM Flag
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nnp: what does that have to do with how he runs a school? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 11:22 AM Flag
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nnnp: I know that he was having affairs with other teachers and also some married teachers at another school. One affair helped in the woman losing her job. It is kind of gross, when you think about the fact that he's working with kids all day. What you do on your own time is OK, but do we have to know about it? yuck. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 11:24 AM Flag
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Sounds like Stanley at Saint Ann's and he was revered. Not sure why the difference in treatment. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 11:29 AM Flag
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at Rodeph? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 01:45 PM Flag
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Who are you gossiping about -the head of Grace or Claremont? I am a long time parent at Grace & have never heard a single word about our head's having "extra-curricular activities" so don't know where you are getting your info from if you are talking about him. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 02:37 PM Flag
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totally untrue. he left rodeph because the board decided to change its core mission and his contract was up. the board sensed he was not entirely on board and decided to get a puppet. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 12.07.09, 03:39 PM Flag
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ITA about Riverdale. I was so impressed with the HoS who came and spoke to the LS parents tour. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 10:04 AM Flag
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I agree with worst being Grace, don't know anything about Claremont or Riverdale. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 10:55 AM Flag
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Worst HOS or worst DOA? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 10:56 AM Flag
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HOS, he's a joke. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 10:56 AM Flag
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Who is this? there is one UBer who seems to always be bashing the Head of Grace - why the bitterness? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 02:38 PM Flag
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who is the head of Grace? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.29.10, 09:44 PM Flag
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Best HOS-Brearley, Best DOA - Chapin [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 10:07 AM Flag
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That's funny - I really liked Ms. Cruite but found Dr. Hull totally unapproachable and cold. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 10:48 AM Flag
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ITA [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 02:27 PM Flag
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We applied to only one girl's school--Brearley--and only because we were so impressed with Stephanie Hull. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 10:08 AM Flag
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In what context did you meet Dr. Hull? We applied there and only met her briefly, in a group, during play date. Not enough to really form an opinion of her for us. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 12.08.09, 11:36 AM Flag
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what about the ss schools? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 10:09 AM Flag
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She said private, not Coed [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 10:11 AM Flag
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Calhoun has the best head! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 10:13 AM Flag
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Yes!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 10:20 AM Flag
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BEST - HOS at Hunter [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 10:37 AM Flag
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Not a private school [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 10:39 AM Flag
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that's good to hear. I went there and so did my sister and the HOS for most of my time there was an IDIOT. And all the kids could tell. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.10, 11:57 AM Flag
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I liked the head of school at trevor, calhoun, and trevor. The worst was collegiate. The best DOAs were dalton (yes, I liked babby) and trevor. The worst was ECFS, if for no other reason that they were so disorganized . . . not even sure I met the doa. The "toughest doa was collegiate (although I liked her). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 10:40 AM Flag
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How was she the "toughest" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 10:41 AM Flag
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Hard to read. Very professional but formal. Felt more like a job interview. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 10:45 AM Flag
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Got it. I met a few like that. I think that I prefer that to the overly obsequious ones who make you feel like you are in, whether or not they like you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 10:49 AM Flag
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I liked HOS at Trevor, too. When it comes to DOA, there is no real comparison. BAbby rocks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 11:04 AM Flag
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I think Babby is good & you have to respect her whether or not you like her, but I don't think she is the best by a long shot. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 02:41 PM Flag
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I agree about DOA at collegiate. tough but fair. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 12.08.09, 10:58 AM Flag
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Best DOA is Babby at Dalton. Runner up is Therese Cruite at Chapin. Best HOS? I don't know. But I like Ellen Stein and the HOS of CGPS and Calhoun. Didn't care for HOS at ECFS. Oh, I like the new HOS of Spence and Chapin as well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 11:01 AM Flag
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Rita at Fieldston Lower is the best DOA. And I loved the head master at CGPS. I credit him with taking a total bottom of the barrel school and making it a real contender. He is the brains behind the fundraising and capital changes that turned the school around. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 11:41 AM Flag
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CGPS sells admissions to the highest bidder - that's the core of their capital campaign. I've lived on the same block for 15 years and know a number of teachers at the school. It used to be a low-key school, DCs were polite, and you actually saw them carrying school books. In the last 3 - 5 years, it's become all about the money - DDs wearing Prada and carrying Chanel bags, lines of SUVs to drop off HS students and books are only seen around exams. The teachers I know complain about the attitudes, both of the students and the parents. The Head just shrugs off the problems and tries to create a legacy of buildings (which the community board has gotten tired of - 2 building plans shot down in 4 years). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 12.08.09, 11:48 AM Flag
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Worst head of school: Heschel. Dried up old bag. Worst admissions: Hands Down CLAREMONT PRESCHOOL. Crooks, criminals and swindlers. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 02:16 PM Flag
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Heschel may be a dried up old bag, but Davison is a moron. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 02:44 PM Flag
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Best HOS: Trevor, cgps, calhoun. Best DOA: Dalton, bank St, trinity. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 03:51 PM Flag
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^^^worst DOAs: ecfs, cathedral, school at columbia [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 03:55 PM Flag
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did you go thru the process this year? Asking because the new DOA at Cathedral (new this year) is terrific. Old one, not so much. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 12.08.09, 12:28 PM Flag
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Best HOS: Lauder at Friends Seminary. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.10, 09:09 AM Flag
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Best definitly St. Hilda's and St. Hugh's... worst- Nightingale Bamford [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 04:47 PM Flag
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I thought she was lovely - what didn't you like about her? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 07:40 PM Flag
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np I didn't think the woman at NBS was bad. Interview with the blonde one (name escapes me). Dinged (no w/l) my 99x3 dd and I still wouldn't say she wasn't nice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 08:12 AM Flag
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General Topics 07.14.08, 10:13 AM Flag
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General Topics 07.14.08, 10:16 AM Flag
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And how would anybody here know? It's not like we have real individual experience with more than maybe one or two schools. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 10:20 AM Flag
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OR above actually I do have personal experience with several and I still think it doesn't matter! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 10:21 AM Flag
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ITA--I was the original OR--and I still say what a weird poll. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 10:23 AM Flag
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I think its a Head of School or DOA posting [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 10:24 AM Flag
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I'd hope they'd have better things to do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 10:30 AM Flag
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You would be surprised, when I worked in the admissions office of my school there was a lot of UBing, a lot..! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 10:32 AM Flag
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Do tell! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.14.08, 10:39 AM Flag
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Dalton [ Reply | More
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General Topics 12.07.09, 03:43 PM Flag
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Bodie Brizendine at Spence is best HOS. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 12.07.09, 03:43 PM Flag
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Best DOA - Ms. Cruite; Best HOS - Dr. Kelly [ Reply | More
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General Topics 12.08.09, 07:09 AM Flag
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worst and phoniest...Friends! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 12.08.09, 10:38 AM Flag
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Eww -- How can you say that about Crudite? Aloof and snooty. And their HOS is on another planet. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.29.10, 09:29 PM Flag
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best Collegiate. He is softly spoken but knows how to educate boys. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 12.08.09, 10:57 AM Flag
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Connie at Speyer was extremely imrpessive. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 12.08.09, 11:14 AM Flag
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Best HOS: Browning. Worst DOA: ECFS [ Reply | More
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General Topics 12.08.09, 08:14 PM Flag
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Best; Dalton, Spence, Chapin, Trevor. Really did not like Brearley HOS. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.30.10, 09:25 AM Flag
[ - ] Would you go to AA if you drank 2 glasses of wine 6 nights a week? 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 08:23 AM Flag
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I haven't yet. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 08:23 AM Flag
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is your relationship with alcohol more important than your relationships with your loved ones? if so, then yes. more a matter of relationship with alcohol than specific amounts, imho. signed mom with 18 years sober [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 08:28 AM Flag
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how does it affect you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 08:29 AM Flag
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you cant stop? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 08:37 AM Flag
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this is the big Q. if you can stop and not fel freaked out by the idea, you are ok [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 11:46 AM Flag
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Not in my opinion. Two bottles 6 nights a week yeah! Depends how long it takes you to drink them too. Some cultures view this differently as well. I guess it all depends on how you feel. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 08:39 AM Flag
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It really depends on if it is negatively impacting your life, and if you can't stop even when you try to. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 09:05 AM Flag
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I think alcoholism is more about why you drink than how much/how often you drink. [