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Dear UrbanBaby community,

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

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Thanks so much,

UrbanBaby Support

[ - ] tech moms: I need your pls! I need to change a photo with copy from a word document to a PDF so I can send it and when received it opens properly...any tips? Many TIA! 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.09.08, 01:05 PM Flag
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do a "save as" and choose PDF as the file type. save to your desktop, and then attach that to your email [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 01:06 PM Flag
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print the word doc to a pdf file. I think its in page setup. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 01:07 PM Flag
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you need Adobe Acrobat [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 01:09 PM Flag
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right click on the document in your "my documents" (or whicever) folder...it should have the "convert to pdf file" option [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 01:09 PM Flag
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that's more a question for a secretary/administrative assistant [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 01:10 PM Flag
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what program are you working with? (by the way, have you tried already and had problems w/ people being able to open your file? this has happened to me if i send to people with AOL sometimes) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 01:13 PM Flag
[ - ] What schools start at age 3 and continue into elementary school? UWS/downtown preferred. TIA 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 01:03 PM Flag
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Rodeph is the only I can think of. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 01:07 PM Flag
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Bank Street [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 06:57 PM Flag
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Steiner goes from pre-k -12 but is on the UES. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 08:08 AM Flag
[ - ] I'm sort of stunned. I did not enjoy ds's infancy, was so happy when he could crawl/walk/talk, and now he's 2.5 and I find myself wanting another child. Never thought I'd feel this way. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 07.09.08, 01:02 PM Flag
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I felt that way exactly. then I had another db when #1 was 3.1yo and I'm enjoying db#2's babyhood much much more than I did #1s. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 01:13 PM Flag
[ - ] random question that Hopstop is not answering: does anyone know if you can transfer from the 6 train to the E at 50th street? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:59 PM Flag
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I think its more like 51st or 53rd. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 01:06 PM Flag
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the 51st street stop on the 6 you can transfer to the E - it's a long walk, but yes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 01:07 PM Flag
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If I'm coming from 92nd and Lex, better to take the 6 or the bus to 50th street, you think? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 01:11 PM Flag
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where are you trying to get to? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 01:12 PM Flag
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to the E train stop on 50th street. Just wondering if I should take the 6 to get there or the bus. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 01:13 PM Flag
[ - ] designers: Is silver plate closer in color to chrome or nickel? Trying to sort out light fixtures and faucets. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:54 PM Flag
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closer to polished nickel, IMHO (not a designer) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 01:17 PM Flag
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thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 01:39 PM Flag
[ - ] Have to leave early in am for biz trip. Should I wake my 3yr old DD to say goodbye? Will be gone for 3 days. Is it selfish to wake her or is it more upsetting for her to wake up and I'm gone? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:53 PM Flag
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Just say goodbye before she goes to bed the night before. DH travels a lot and frequently leaves before our 3 y/o wakes up in the morning. I'd kill him if he woke her up at 4 or 5 am just to say goodbye and then leave her for me to deal with. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 01:00 PM Flag
[ - ] when you got pregnant, did it show up on a test by day 32? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:52 PM Flag
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absolutely [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:55 PM Flag
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when i got pregnant the first time, it did not come up until day 38 so not sure if i am [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:59 PM Flag
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Did you test yet? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:59 PM Flag
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yes and it said no but this happened last time and i was so not sure... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 01:00 PM Flag
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first time this happened to me. second time it tested positive on day 30 (didn't try earlier...) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 01:06 PM Flag
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no, but I have a 35 day cycle [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 01:01 PM Flag
[ - ] Need a gift idea for a dear friend celebrating her 40th. Any ideas? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.09.08, 12:51 PM Flag
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Anything to do with pampering the body. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:55 PM Flag
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I'm turning 40 next week and honestly, I don't want "stuff". Take her out for a great dinner and pay for her babysitter. I want time with my friends, I don't want them to stress about stuff that I don't need or really want. My two closest friends are taking me out to dinner this weekend and I told them very clearly that I didn't want presents. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:56 PM Flag
[ - ] If both of my sister's went to private in NYC (one K-8 and the other K-12 and both SS if that matters), is my dd a legacy at both? 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 07.09.08, 12:48 PM Flag
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not a legacy at all at either one. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:51 PM Flag
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Do you think it could help at all with admissions? Sister that attended K-12 is still an active alum and donates $$ every year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:54 PM Flag
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It will not hurt, but DC will not be put into the Sib/Leg pile of applications or given that level of preference. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:57 PM Flag
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np: ITA if your sis is known there and puts in a good word it will not hurt but not huge help by a long shot. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:59 PM Flag
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Did you go? you don't get legacy status for your aunts, so your sisters will not give your dd legacy status at either school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:52 PM Flag
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No - attended a great public so legacy help there! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:55 PM Flag
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then no legacy sorry [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:59 PM Flag
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But that probably means that you're pretty darn smart so your dd will probably test very well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 02:46 PM Flag
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no sorry. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 02:37 PM Flag
[ - ] DD is turning 5 yo this month. I'm actually stumped on what to get her. She has a million books, stickers, etc. Got her a bike last year. Not enough room for a dollhouse. Looking for thoughts on this. 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.09.08, 12:47 PM Flag
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that's pretty much the age when a child starts to develop preferences for things. What does she like? Mine was totally into princess and Barbie stuff so she got dress-up sets, Barbie dolls, etc. etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:49 PM Flag
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does she have a Razor scooter? we got one of these for my dd this year when she turned 5 and she loves it. also got her a big puzzle and a dollhouse. WoodyClick (sp?) makes a pretty cool wooden dollhouse that you can build and reconfigure. It can also be broken down and stored, so you don't have a giant dollhouse sitting around. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:51 PM Flag
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that doll house sounds good (has a scooter) I'll check it out [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:53 PM Flag
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this is the one we got: http://www.kaboodle.com/reviews/woody-click-family-home-modern-doll-house . and we've gotten a couple of the other "add-on" floors/rooms since then, which makes it more flexible to redesign. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:57 PM Flag
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Instead of getting dc something, we took dc to see The Lion King. It was a big hit. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 01:18 PM Flag
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That's so funny. That is one of the things I thought of. I'll look into getting tix. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 01:22 PM Flag
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My DD is that age and is very into Playmobil. They have a portable dollhouse that folds up and has all the little furniture, etc. My DD wd not be into Lion King, too scary for her, but was considering taking her to Mary Poppins soon [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 01:43 PM Flag
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from above WoodyClick poster: my dd is also super into Playmobil (more than the other dollhouse). i totally second this idea. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 01:48 PM Flag
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Get her a folding director's chair with her name on the back. Or a My Twin doll if she likes dolls. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 05:09 PM Flag
[ - ] is there any healthy (or semi-healthy) way to lose weight faster than weightwatchers? I'm completely plateauing, and it's very depressing. I don't want to cause any health problems, but I'm so tired of being overweight. tia 14 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:46 PM Flag
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I hear you. I don't know the answer but in my history of seesawing weight I have found that the faster it comes off, the faster it goes back on. So I would just suggest hanging in there. Plateaus happen as your body adjusts to its new metabolism. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:48 PM Flag
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thanks -- at least I'm not the only one. I am just SO tired of it. I feel like I'm not living life to the fullest because I'm constantly thinking about what I'm eating/or feel badly about how I look. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:51 PM Flag
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Me too. But I started exercising two months ago and I feel better about my body, even though I haven't lost any weight. I just can't seem to diet. I weighed 150 lbs five yrs ago before my dcs. I thought that was bad, but now I weight 180 and it's mortifying sometimes. But I have found that every since I started exercising, I am not as self-conscious. Maybe it creates its own anti-depressant! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 01:00 PM Flag
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hmm.. you may be on to something. I am in the same boat as you, almost to the exact numbers. I'm going to try going more than once a week to the gym (my current average). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 01:06 PM Flag
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I've been going more often but not killing myself each time. Every now and then I have a breakthrough workout and feel great, though tired. I am certainly feeling stronger. I was able to do a bit of a pullup on the monkey bars last night. That wouldn't have happened 2 months ago. I have lost about 5 pounds but I'm trying not to focus on the scale since muscle weighs more than fat. I think my body will work off the fat eventually. And the side benefit besides the happy brain is that I'm eating better. Don't crave as many sweets. Good luck. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 01:20 PM Flag
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I found doing the cabbage soup diet a great way to break through the plateaus. Obviously not on program. But it works! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:50 PM Flag
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i think ww has some jump start options for those who want to start off fast or break through a plateau - one is lower carb for example. i think sometimes you have to tweak what you are doing with WW to get through these points. whether it's more acticity (wo eating those points) or more water or cutting back on carbs and replacing points with veggies, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:51 PM Flag
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How much do you want to lose? I was 146 at 5'9" and now weigh 135. I used Alli and it really works. You have to commit to low fat foods but it's so much easier than low carb. I run three miles a day and I've never felt better. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:52 PM Flag
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I need to lose a lot -- at least 30 pounds and I'm 5'1. I've heard of Alli -- but I don't know anything about it. What is it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:53 PM Flag
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I'm 53 and thought I could no longer lose weight after 3 dcs the last one in my mid 40's caused my weight to balloon up to 150. DH and I are doing this together becasue he needs to lower his cholesterol and lose 25 lbs. Alli is taken with any meal containing fat. It does not allow you to digest 25% of the fat you consume. It passes through you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:57 PM Flag
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np: tell me about the side effects.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:59 PM Flag
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if you don't eat more than 15 fat grams at any meal then there are none. If you eat more then you have to go to the bathroom (if the meal was dinner) the next morning with some urgency. That's it. I don't know why it gets a bad rep. If you eat a cheeseburger with fries it won't be good.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 01:01 PM Flag
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how long for you to lose the 11 pounds? are you still taking the alli, or have you stopped? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 01:07 PM Flag
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my friend was plateauing and switched from flex to core on WW. It's worked great for her. She's lost more than 10 lbs in the last 4-5 wks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:54 PM Flag
[ - ] What's your favorite Park Slope playground, for a 2.5 yr old? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:45 PM Flag
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I loved there for 20 years and never had one. They are either cliquey or full of rough kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:53 PM Flag
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The big one buy the theater is awesome but frenetic. I also like the one on Fifth Ave across from The Gate. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 03:02 PM Flag
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I love the little one, off of Garfield or First maybe? The equipment is for young children. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 03:17 PM Flag
[ - ] It would be nice to have a date/time stamp on the posts to know if it is still active or not. Also, it would be nice to be able to print out a given post. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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Site Feedback 07.09.08, 12:45 PM Flag
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ITA...so frustrating to not have the date/time stamps...that contributed to much of the immediacy and sense of community on UB [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.12.08, 07:36 PM Flag
[ - ] It would be nice to have a date/time stamp on each post, so you know whether it's still active or not. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:44 PM Flag
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click options [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:45 PM Flag
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thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 12:45 PM Flag
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