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[ - ] A few weeks back I discussed my list of ongoing schools for application in the fall. You guys were really helpful (believe it or not)! A bunch of you suggested the boys schools -- Buckley, St. D's, St. B's, AS, Browning. I have some questions about them. First off, are the first three really as traditional and formal as they sound? Would a Jewish family, upper middle class from the UWS feel comfortable there? What about the last two? Just how religious are the two Sts. Any info appreciated. 20 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 07.09.08, 05:23 PM Flag
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You'd probably feel fine at ps 87, if you don't mind mixing with the not-so-upper middle class. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 06:08 PM Flag
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Not in the PS 87 district. But thanks for the helpful feedback. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 06:11 PM Flag
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Half the families at ps 87 are from out of the zone. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 06:24 PM Flag
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Not at all true. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 06:54 PM Flag
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It was in K this year. 60 families were officially from out of zone, and at least 20 others are faking the zone. That's out of 150. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 06:57 PM Flag
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We are at the school, and it's probably a third at most. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 07:02 PM Flag
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That's still a lot. But that was absolutely not true in K this year, and I don't know what it will be like next year. Of the figures above, the 60 is a fact, the 20 is an estimate. I think that maybe 8 of the 24 kids in my ds's class actually live in the zone. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 07:05 PM Flag
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based on my observations (applied for ds last year), you would be most comfortable at AS. Not familiar with Browning, so next on the list I would put St. B's, definitely traditional WASPY but a very intellectual/academic vibe, which appeals to many UWSers. I would tie St. D's (catholic) and Buckley with being the least comfortable. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 06:35 PM Flag
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General Topics 07.09.08, 06:44 PM Flag
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If you are Jewish, why on earth would you send your kid to a Catholic school, and/or a school filled with WASPs? Why not find something with SOME diversity where he doesn't stick out like sore thumb? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 06:59 PM Flag
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Jewish families are in the majority at many, if not most nyc privates, including many of the episcopal schools. catholic is not that different. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 07:01 PM Flag
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So why pick a school like St.B's where the Jewish kid will be in the minority and there is very little diversity? Why not pick a school like Ethical Cultures or Trinity which pride themselves on diversity? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 09:11 PM Flag
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wow. just wow. and my jewish kid is at ethical. but I hear they're letting us jews in everywhere now. even a couple at buckley. along with the two black kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 04:31 AM Flag
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i am a new responder but i think she is saying culturally it might be particulary a good fit for the family. I'm jewish but almost atheist but culturally i wouldn't want to be at a totally conservative -and i know im going to get slammed for this- waspy school [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 04:40 AM Flag
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correction: " it might not be a good fit" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 04:41 AM Flag
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how is not being majority jewish in a city where jews are in the minority, not valuing diversity? you guys kill me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 07:49 AM Flag
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At Trinity do they teach the children what the Trinity is? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 04:10 AM Flag
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I found Trinity kinda waspy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.11.08, 06:16 AM Flag
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Browning has the reputation of being a very nurturing school. It's the only K-12 on your list (local high school placement can be harder for boys--traditionally boys went to boarding schools). I know some great kids there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 04:39 AM Flag
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Jewish families would be comfortable at most of the boy's schools, but not St. D which is Catholic and not St. B's, which is over the top waspy (even my protestan friends there who are laid back are not socially comfortable there) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 06:32 AM Flag
[ - ] so bummed. just got expensive curtains installed and i hate how it looks. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:15 PM Flag
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ughh! nothing worse than bad decorating decisions. that said, every single time i have made a decorating decision i always hate it at first but then realize that it really does work. it never looks as bad as you think. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:19 PM Flag
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i hope you are right. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:21 PM Flag
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give it a few days. I find I hate everything at first and then grow to realize why I bought / ordered it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:20 PM Flag
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It might grow on you. Give it time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:21 PM Flag
[ - ] Dear Tuesday, I mean Sunday, won't you come out and play. 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:14 PM Flag
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Dear Prudence, you can come out to play too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:15 PM Flag
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Goodbye ruby sunday who could hang a name on you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:16 PM Flag
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i just hate sundays. I want to shoot the whole day down [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:18 PM Flag
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Sunday Sunday, Can't trust that day [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:24 PM Flag
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S-A-T-U-R-D-A-Y night ! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:25 PM Flag
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Wednesday here. I only like to play with Sunday on Monday and Tuesday on Thursday. Wednesday is my namesake so I save that day for playdates with kids who have non-day names. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:36 PM Flag
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Thursday here. I like to play with Thing and Uncle Fester when my cousin is busy with the others. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:43 PM Flag
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have your people call my people i'm sure we can work something out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:45 PM Flag
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will do [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:53 PM Flag
[ - ] what do you think of Nicole Kidman's baby's name, Sunday Rose? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 07.09.08, 05:13 PM Flag
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eh. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 06:25 PM Flag
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Apple and Suri were already taken. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 06:27 PM Flag
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Surprised they named the baby after a lady that supported artists in her property whom she outwardly committed adultery. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 12:53 AM Flag
[ - ] what does bedrest mean exactly? lying around on the couch, horizontal on the bed, feet up on the table? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 07.09.08, 05:09 PM Flag
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varies by patient [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:10 PM Flag
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can mean all but depends on the order from the Dr. My sis went from being able to sit up in a chair with legs up to in bed completely. I've even heard of some pts having to be in the hospital bed with the head of the bed downward [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:10 PM Flag
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depends. For some people it means staying off their feet as much as possible but you can still move around some. For others it means you get out of bed only when you have to pee and no other time [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:11 PM Flag
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I was allowed to walk around the house a little. I actually LOVED bedrest. Watched movies, read, etc, but I was only on it for three weeks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:12 PM Flag
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sounds heavenly [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:19 PM Flag
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I have often asked for a weekend epidural. I never got them with the kids and seems so great to REALLY not be able to help get, find, look at, etc... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:20 PM Flag
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I'd rather have a nightly catheter. I thought it was heavenly to be able to sleep through the night w/o having to get up to pee! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:22 PM Flag
[ - ] poll - HHI 32 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 07.09.08, 05:07 PM Flag
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500K [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:09 PM Flag
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if you have to ask... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:09 PM Flag
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$1M+ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:12 PM Flag
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sahm? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:14 PM Flag
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now I am, yes. worked until db#1 was 18 mos, decided I couldn't spend enough time with her so I quit. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:15 PM Flag
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are you happy with the decision for the most part? what field of work were you in before? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:17 PM Flag
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I was a big law partner. I miss the work, but definitely do not miss the hours. For the most part I'm happy about it, but there are times when dc#1 gets on my very last nerve and I think maybe I should be working. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:23 PM Flag
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you made a million as a law firm partner???? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:24 PM Flag
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me? no. One (really really good) year, I made $750K. But dh is more senior now, made more than $1M+ for past 3 years. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:38 PM Flag
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Good for you guys! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:40 PM Flag
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thanks, we are v lucky. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:41 PM Flag
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np: 1M is her HHI now. That said, a million as a partner is average for a big law firm and someone in a high bin so to speak. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:40 PM Flag
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ahhh no, $1 mil is not "average" for a partner [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:46 PM Flag
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np: it is at my firm as well as dh's firm. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:49 PM Flag
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'kay but its not average. As a highly paid attorney you probably know that applying your situation across the board is illogical and nonsensical. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:52 PM Flag
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you are not reading all the words in the posting. 1M is average for a big firm and a partner who is is in a higher bin based on seniority or rain making. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:59 PM Flag
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1 million can be average at a "big law" firm, i.e. not just a large sized, big, law firm [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 06:30 PM Flag
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Did you feel that your relationship dynamic with DH has changed now that you are sahm? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:42 PM Flag
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no, not really. when we met, I was (slightly) more senior, and making more money, but then I told the firm I was leaving so took myself "off track" (I was already a partner, but starting ratcheting down my work/practice/pay). also I had saved a bunch of money, which enabled us to buy a nice home; he was quite in debt due to divorce. He still calls me sometimes with legal questions, and he likes that I totally get his work. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 06:28 PM Flag
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$58K [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:14 PM Flag
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Where do you live? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:40 PM Flag
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Atlanta. And no, I am not a BPP [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:46 PM Flag
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what's a BPP ? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:54 PM Flag
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bitter poor person. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:55 PM Flag
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ah hah. thank you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:56 PM Flag
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100,000 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:22 PM Flag
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crap no wonder my hubby wants me to work...we are poor! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:44 PM Flag
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$120k. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:27 PM Flag
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$375K [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:37 PM Flag
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$85K Traverse City, MI [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 06:35 PM Flag
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$40,000 - living in Yonkers, NY and I'm a SAHM. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 06:53 PM Flag
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300k [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 07:43 PM Flag
[ - ] whatver happened to that shrew Doctor Laura ? Is she still around ? Has something horrible and amoral befallen her ? 27 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:07 PM Flag
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LOL! Nice of you to wish her ill! I think she is still around but the radio staion where I live dropped her show and put Glen Beck on. Not really sure about what she is up to these days. She was entertaining, you have to give her that! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:10 PM Flag
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It was like a train wreck. Her level of "screech" was so high that I tuned out. I was just hoping that maybe her husband come out of the closet and her son has many many piercings, tattoos, and a stripper girlfriend with a raging case of herpes. That or she was just retired. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:14 PM Flag
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That would be fun! I mostly liked to listen to her on road trips. She would get me so mad that I would stay awake! DH can't stand her though - even for a minute. I thought she was kind of a nice balance to the Oprahization of the country though, where nothing was anyone's fault and we were all victims. Kind of refreshing in a masochistic sort of way [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:16 PM Flag
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Sleeping would be impossible, that is true. I have no idea why I even thought of her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:17 PM Flag
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you are a closet talk radio fan aren't you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:18 PM Flag
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I used to produce liberal talk radio and as some evil joke our lead-in was Dr Laura [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:18 PM Flag
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now that is hilarious! The local guy I listen to called her the wicked witch of the west. Can I ask a radio political question? What do you think about the fairness doctrine? Good idea or not? Any chance of it passing? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:20 PM Flag
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It's a toughie (my DH also owns a few stations) but I think that the fact that most of our powerful signals are in the hands of a very small number of entities is very frightening. It came up a bit during the last election when a group of conservativ station owners all got together to play the "Swift Boat" movie and never gave the opportunity for rebuttal. The airwaves - which are ours - are no longer ours. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:24 PM Flag
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but don't you think that radio should be covered under freedom of speech? That's the part I don;t get. Seems to me that over all, esp in these days of internet and blogs, pretty much all viewpoints are out there. I think the FD is pretty unworkable [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:26 PM Flag
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I disagree. i believe that most Americans do not go tomuch trouble to "learn". Sadly, they go to the easiest and most available always, and that is radio. It is free, in your car, in your home, wherever... The fact that it is entirely possible to turn the dial from one end tothe next and hear only one perspective is wrong and not good for any of us, no matter your perspective. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:28 PM Flag
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I could agree with that but my problem is that who gets to decide what is too much of one side or the other? I'm libertarian so I guess I default to freedom in any issue. I worry about giving teh gov't too much power over things like this. That scares me far more than Rupert Murdoch ever could. Besides, nearly everyone has NPR too. That's some balance and if you really listen to the right wing guys, they aren't all saying the same things. They all vary somewhat. Keeps things interesting. I try to listen to all sides to figure out where the truth really is because both sides will out and out lie to you! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:31 PM Flag
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NPR is one station. One underfunded station. Our gov't has given the power already to large conglomerates and media giants. All of the legislation in the last few years has been severly loosened to allow these groups to buy buy and buy and we are the ones who will pay the price. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:34 PM Flag
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I think there are 2 issues here though. 1 is monopoly and what constitutes one. the other is free speech and how you define that. I thnk that NPR should be unfunded and let the people decide through advertising dollars etc, how much $$ it gets. There goes my libertarian side again though. I think eventually, it would probably improve the state of liberal talk radio. Why doesn't that succeed? Why did Air America fail? I don't get it. Seems like there are plenty of liberals out there. Why do they not want to support it? Maybe the get their news somewhere else? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:37 PM Flag
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There are many issues, but Fairness doctrine is related to the monopoly issue. You wacky libertarians, you. You don't want to fund anything, but how do you think we got this intrenet ? and those roads you're driving on ? Another discussion entirely, but I think liberal talk radio is like us liberals in general. We'er not good branders. We've never figured out the marketing side of our platform. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:40 PM Flag
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^^ we're also very bad spellers ! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:40 PM Flag
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LOL! I'm not a totally wacky libertarian! I do think certain things should be funded. (roads can be included in that catagory!) But some things are just best left to the private sector. And I get it that the FD is related to the monopoly issue, but it is slightly diff since we are dealing with thoughts, words and ideas instead of widgets. Maybe you are right about the liberals. I will havet o give that some thought. But they are better at organizing things like marches and protests. Just try and get a bunch of conservatives out in the streets for anything! Good luck! They are pretty good at writing checks and letters to congresspeople however! ;-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:42 PM Flag
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I mean only that at some point, the Rep party "claimed" flags and morals and loving America and we liberals have looked on like the kid who had his toy stolen... jaw on the floor with a hurt "hey, that's mine" feeling. I just read about someone in Fla who has put up billboards claiming MLK, Jr. was alife-long Republican ! It's amazing... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:47 PM Flag
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wow. Well, when you look back in history and what people (like MLK) stood for, they do actually have more in common in some ways with reps than todays dems. But that's another story altogether! I think the dems did a lot of this to themselves. I think their love relationship with the 60's and anti war to the point that it gets anti america, damaged the public perception of the party. It's obviously very complicated and hard to talk about on UB. I have really enjoyed talking with you though. ;-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:50 PM Flag
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you too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:50 PM Flag
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NP: NPR is NOT underfunded!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:48 PM Flag
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Dear President Bush, go back to work... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:51 PM Flag
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My Dream Job is a radio talk show producer. Was it awesome? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:20 PM Flag
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It was like getting to bitch about everything you hated and forcing others to hear you ! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:21 PM Flag
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Oh then it really is my Dream Job. Tell me you made $10k. a year...please? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:25 PM Flag
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only slightly more. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:26 PM Flag
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np Air America? Which show? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:23 PM Flag
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no. a single program in SF on a station that no longer exists as a talk station. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:24 PM Flag
[ - ] From where did you purchase nursery furniture? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 07.09.08, 05:04 PM Flag
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yard sales mostly [ Reply | More
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Baby Fortunoff [ Reply | More
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ikea mostly [ Reply | More
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I didn't, other than a glider from Dutalier (SP?) [ Reply | More
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albee baby [ Reply | More
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potterybarn kids and gothic cabinet and craft [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:20 PM Flag
[ - ] what is the color scheme/design of your nursery room? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 07.09.08, 05:03 PM Flag
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yellow walls with Ikea and hand me down accents [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:05 PM Flag
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white bare walls, piles of older siblings old books, toys and clothes, used furniture (even that is someone else's hand me downs). We're ready for a spread in Cookie magazine! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:05 PM Flag
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snort! (or above) they ought to do a spread on how real people live and decorate! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:06 PM Flag
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purple and white [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:06 PM Flag
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what shade of purple ?! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:07 PM Flag
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yellow and blue [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:09 PM Flag
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a deep, rich purple below the chair rail, a pale purple above. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:09 PM Flag
[ - ] when did you start buying baby stuff, i.e. crib? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 07.09.08, 05:00 PM Flag
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I'm 6mo pg with #3. I have bought some clothing and now looking into the bassinet, crib, ect. This pg wasn't planned and the last baby was 4yr ago and a diff. gender [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:02 PM Flag
[ - ] WWYD: took my sick db to an outdoor event my 6 y.o. daughter was very excited to attend. Upon our arrival DD ran off - not to be seen for nearly an hour while my poor sick baby, security personnel and myself hunted all over the 100 degree park for her. This has never happened before and she says she was so excited she "forgot" about us. She is upstairs in her room now, no story or supper and of course we left the event as soon as she was found. Is this appropriate punishment? 16 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 04:57 PM Flag
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imo yes. I'm old school and her getting lost for an hour with you very worried is not to be treated lightly [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:01 PM Flag
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i think you done good... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:05 PM Flag
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ITA. That would have scared the crap outta me [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:06 PM Flag
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my worst fear... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:07 PM Flag
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yes although I'm reluctant to withhold dinner as a punishment (not reluctant to withhold dessert tho). boy would I be angry if my dd did that (which she undoubtedly will some day). your dd may be a bit old for this (she should know better) but I have a little plastic bear that I can attach to dd's shoe, and I keep the other part of it with a button that causes the bear to beep loudly if I press it. can't recall where I got it tho. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:08 PM Flag
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smart idea. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:09 PM Flag
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np I'm with you on the dinner. Make her something you know she doesn't like and take it to her room [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:12 PM Flag
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you did what I would have. BTW what was this event that she was so excited about [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:09 PM Flag
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sample sale at Dolce & Gabbana [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:10 PM Flag
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LOL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:11 PM Flag
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she loves what they're doing with bold colors ! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:12 PM Flag
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you must have been beside yourself! I have never lost dc but it is one of my greatest fears in life! thank goodness you found her and she was okay. as far as punishment goes, you were the one who lost her but she does need to learn to stay near you. i think your punishment was really harsh but you are the mother so it's up to you. i would have used the time you punished her differently and taken away some other privilege but i'm sure your concern has had a significant impact on her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:14 PM Flag
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np: sorry but this is not OP's fault. Her dd ran off. Not like OP was wearing her on a chain and lost her. Her kid ran off. I also don't think she was harsh. I'm sure she will or may have talked to her about what went on but IMO the punishment fit the crime [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:17 PM Flag
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i never said that the punishment didn't fit the crime i simply said I would have handled it differently. everyone learned a lesson in this. set the rules before you attend an event like this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:24 PM Flag
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OP: I agree I should have reiterated the rules - although she is getting very old to still be doing this - I wonder what your punishment would be? Just trying to learn some different approaches. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:26 PM Flag
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you did say her punishment was harsh and you blamed OP for her dd being lost. Maybe I misread what you wrote but this is how I took it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:27 PM Flag
[ - ] My husband left me over 2 years ago. He said he was never attracted to me. Have been dating a great guy for 8 months. I drive him nuts sometimes with my insecurities. How do I stop? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 04:55 PM Flag
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Stop. And get a therapist who you can bitch to endlessly. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:01 PM Flag
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you need to get into therapy to deal with this. If you don't learn to love yourself you will ruin a good thing [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:01 PM Flag
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OR: lets not set the bar too high - she has to refrain from bitching to her boyfriend but she can still be insecure. I'm a big believer in fake it till you make it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:03 PM Flag
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OP - I am not so much bitching. This morning I was like we haven't been having sex as often. Are you still attracted to me? He said of course, you had your period and my back was out. I hate being needy! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:07 PM Flag
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OP that IS bitching to a guy! Men want to see confidence and a little bit of aggression (when it comes to sex). NEVER let them see you sweat. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:23 PM Flag
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every time you have a negative thought about yourself, tell yourself 3 things you like about yourself. Then forget that poor idiot who gave your wonderful self up and be happy with the guy who actually loves and deserves you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:02 PM Flag
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that's a tough call. fake it till you make it is a good suggestion but i also really believe in therapy to find the source of your insecurities so that you can finally put them to rest. i often feel insecure about totally stupid things and some really important stuff. for me therapy is a very smart way of dealing with it all. GL and stay strong. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:18 PM Flag
[ - ] highchair recommendations? Thanks! 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 04:54 PM Flag
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something without an attached pad so you can easily clean it ! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:01 PM Flag
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the ikea one [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 06:27 PM Flag
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Get the one that goes on an existing chair and then spring for a Kinderzeat when db is 18 months old. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 06:39 PM Flag
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serioulsy the cheap IKEA one, we love it! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 06:40 PM Flag
[ - ] Are the ERBs for K graded according to your birthday? I am just trying to figure out when my 11/03 DD should take it... 16 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 07.09.08, 04:36 PM Flag
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NOW! ASAP!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 04:38 PM Flag
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why? cuz it is summer? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 04:47 PM Flag
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np-i think if dc is pretty verbal, they can do pretty well against their peers at a younger age [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 04:47 PM Flag
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yep, esp'ly since boys are in the norming sample. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 04:51 PM Flag
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:26 PM Flag
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or: Because you really want to have the results back before labor day so you can have a realistic idea of where to apply. Foe example- anything below 90 would probably not even be worth a TT school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 04:53 PM Flag
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np: I have to disagree with this. I know of dc that got into great schools with 88 score. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 04:54 PM Flag
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More of an exception to the rule. Of course, that 'd be a looong shot, but if you want to extend your energy on a long shot, it's up to you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 04:55 PM Flag
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A tt? Pretty tough with an 88--especially when many tts ding SIBS with scores that low. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:42 PM Flag
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OMG. DD didn't get into any TT with a 98 ERB. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:57 PM Flag
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Not if they offer it at her DD's school. OP, you should have DD take it in the early fall so that she can get it done before she turns 5. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 07:16 AM Flag
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Yes, it is scaled by age. Personally, I like to have erb score in hand before applying to schools - to narrow the list of schools to apply to. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 04:40 PM Flag
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We took it last October. Applied to schools in November. Got into our first 2 choices. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:29 PM Flag
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thanks for sharing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 07:02 PM Flag
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Grouped in 3 month groups. Theoretically you want DD in the top end of her 3-month group (so if 11/03 birthday, before the day in August that's the day of her birthday) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:56 PM Flag
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keep in mind that erb's are only one part of the process. jsut want them to be consistent with ps report, playdate, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:59 PM Flag
[ - ] My toddler went to Broadway Dance this year. Where she took ballet and tap. she loved it but schedule will not allow for the fall session. Does anyone have any other ideas for dancing schools that have a recital? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 04:34 PM Flag
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how old? did you check with BAE? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:11 PM Flag
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She is 4. I was hoping for something on the west side [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:27 PM Flag
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ballet hispanico [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:31 PM Flag
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Alvin Ailey, Dance Theater of Harlem, Ballet Hispanico [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 10:27 PM Flag
[ - ] Didn't apply for private K for dd this year b/c of $, but now thinking about it. How can you prep for ERB? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 07.09.08, 04:34 PM Flag
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why? gonna try for 1st grade? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 04:36 PM Flag
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op: she has a Nov. bday so I think she could apply for K next year even though she is starting public K this year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 04:46 PM Flag
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Oh, I don't think you can prep per se, but try brainquest, block replication, comparing 2 things (how are they similar/diff)... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 04:54 PM Flag
[ - ] Would someone recommend their Manhattan gynecologist? Mine retired. Thanks 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 04:32 PM Flag
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Dr. Ana Barbieri and Dr. Hanah Kremer from Mount Siani. Their office is on 5th and 98th right near the hospital. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 04:50 PM Flag
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thank you! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 04:51 PM Flag
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YW, I was under Dr. Barbieri's care when pregnant and her partner delivered my db. Both are really smart and excellent. Ana really talks to her patients. GL!