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

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[ - ] DH and I have bsitter for tomorrow night. Any good theater suggestions? Not into musicals - more serious stuff. tia 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 07.04.08, 02:05 PM Flag
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My parents have a subscription to the Pearl Theater (on St. Mark's) and I sometimes take their tickets and always like the performances. Very reasonably priced, but always well-done. (And there's a great Italian restaurant around the corner for dinner after the show!) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 02:59 PM Flag
[ - ] Does anybody know about reputation about PS 124 and 130 G&T(D2)? Do they have strong academics? Majorities are Chinese? Our DC was accepted but difficult to commute so thinking about declining a spot. Too bad DC couldn't get in 116 or 11.... 21 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 07.04.08, 01:28 PM Flag
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what was score? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 01:55 PM Flag
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95 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 02:14 PM Flag
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What's your zoned school? 124 and 130 are very very established solid programs with smart kids in the G&T. BUT most kids are chinese. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 02:04 PM Flag
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Most of DCs are Chinese in G&T classes? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 02:15 PM Flag
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These are "Chinese" schools (90%+ of DCs are Chinese). They have great math scores, but not so good ELA scores (I wonder why). I'm sure the academics are great. I would worry about social aspect if DC was not Asian [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 02:06 PM Flag
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Your facts are TOTALLY incorrect on ELA scores. "not so good ELA scores"? Please check the DOE site and report back that, for example in 2006, 124 had a HIGHER % of 4's (13.5%) than either PS234 and .2% lower than MNS (290)? Maybe in those years, 234 and 290 also had a bunch of Chinese that dragged the scores down? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.01.09, 06:46 PM Flag
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I spoke with a mom last year who had her caucasian son in the g&t for K. She said she would probably pull him out for first grade because being a minority was tough socially. Even in g&t, most kids were Chinese. I would personally not commute to go there if my child was not Chinese. Was that your third choice? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 04:28 PM Flag
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shoe is on the other foot? Would you feel the same if said for admissions to Stuyvesant H.S., where 50% are Asian and the rest, other? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.01.09, 06:37 PM Flag
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Gee, how do minorities fit in in the real world? Please! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.01.09, 07:07 PM Flag
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WHy don't you call DOE and try to transfer DC in 116? Maybe some people declined their spots [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 04:30 PM Flag
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116 and 11 are very popular in D2. Especially 116 required 98 to get in this year. I doubt pretty much 95 can get PS 11 either. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 05:26 PM Flag
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where do you live? how bad is commute? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 04:42 PM Flag
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OP: We live midtown west. To get to Chinatown, we have to cross town and go downtown. Like 45 min. commute. I don't know if it is worth it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 05:47 PM Flag
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not worth it at all, in my opinion. what is your zoned school? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 05:50 PM Flag
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doe won't switch her to 116 with a 95. I heard only 98's and 99's got in there unless a sibling [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 05:55 PM Flag
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maybe 11 or good zoned school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 05:57 PM Flag
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BTW, OP: what do you mean by DC got into 130 and 124? They are two different schools. DC couldn't have gotten into both. Which one was it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 05:58 PM Flag
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Sorry for the confusion. We were accepted to 130. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 06:15 PM Flag
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Is your zoned school really that bad that you need to commute down to chinatown every day for a g&t program? I [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 06:23 PM Flag
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PS 11 is mostly 97-99. DOE won't switch 95. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 06:17 PM Flag
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It may easier to just go downtown and then walk over on Canal Street. Manhattan is narrower toward the bottom. The A, C, E, R and the #1 train all stop on Canal. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 06:12 PM Flag
[ - ] 4mo not sitting alone yet and not really rolling over. Normal? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 07.04.08, 12:47 PM Flag
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Normal. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 01:03 PM Flag
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my dd sat alone after 6 mos, rolled frequently at 7, crawled at 8 and walked at 9.5. Some really never roll. It isn't a milestone anymore. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 01:45 PM Flag
[ - ] what's fpr lunch? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 12:44 PM Flag
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ciao bella [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 12:46 PM Flag
[ - ] 89th and Madison--p.s. 6? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 07.04.08, 12:43 PM Flag
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Trevor [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 12:45 PM Flag
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RIGHT there, right? do we love this school? what is cutoff for preschool? worth applying? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 12:46 PM Flag
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It's OK, kind of bottom-tier academically. I know a couple of DCs who left our zoned public (too noisy for them) and like Trevor much better [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 12:53 PM Flag
[ - ] Calhoun's 2008 college placement (the horrors):Albany College of Pharmacy University of Arizona Bard College Bennington College (2) Brown Clark Columbia Duke Emerson, Emory Fashion Institute of Technology, George Washington University (2) Hampshire College Ithaca College (2) Muhlenberg College New England Conservatory of Music, Northeastern University Oberlin College (2) University of Pennsylvania University of Pittsburgh Pitzer College (2) Pratt Institute University of Rochester University of St. Andrews (Scotland) School of Visual Arts Skidmore College (3) SUNY: Albany SUNY: Buffalo Syracuse University (2) Ursinus College Vassar College (2) University of Vermont Wellesley Wesleyan 15 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.04.08, 12:34 PM Flag
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do you feel superior now? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 01:04 PM Flag
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you realize taking the time to post this makes you a complete loser? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 01:05 PM Flag
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you're a loser [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 02:00 PM Flag
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God help you if your child wants to be a fashion designer, an artist, a musician, or a pharmacist. Not everyone aspires to the Ivy League or investment banking. Bravo to Calhoun for encouraging kids to pursue their OWN dreams, not those of their parents! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 02:04 PM Flag
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In this case, I'd rather save the $1mil of the Calhoun education and buy my DC 10 pharmacies [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 02:08 PM Flag
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Too bad he wouldn't know what to do with them! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 08:01 PM Flag
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ditto! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 03:06 PM Flag
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this looks good to me - mix of arty, ivy, SUNY, etc. what's the problem? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 02:09 PM Flag
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You haven't realized that many of the moms on here are so narrow that unless 30% plus goes to Ivy they think a school is cr*p and not worth the money? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 08:35 PM Flag
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if you think this is a bad list it shows you probably don't know that much about the academic world. All this list says it that there's probably a high number of artistic/musical/liberal arts minded students in this class who placed into some very competitive programs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 02:11 PM Flag
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ITA. These schools aren't harvard factories,and they shouldn't be. Breathe into a bag woman, and stop hyperventilating about where other people's kids are going to college [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 03:05 PM Flag
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lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 05:28 PM Flag
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You rock! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 08:38 PM Flag
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presumably the parents feel that the kids are getting something out of teh school but it's certainly not the ability to compete in a competitive college market [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 09:16 PM Flag
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np. What a silly thing to say. It looks like most of the graduates did pretty well, and for all we know they may not have done as well coming from another school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.05.08, 01:17 PM Flag
[ - ] omg!! just want a quiet 4th of july with me, dh & kids. Is this so wrong??? Sis keeps calling to see what are we doing?? & I keep teling her nothing, she is fishing for an invite. but I just want to hang with my family. Why can't I?? she & her dh are always looking for invites they can't stand to be home. Just venting 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 12:32 PM Flag
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we are just having a low key day, just the 4 of us... happens so rarely, and little cate isn't feeling great... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 12:44 PM Flag
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So just say "You know, we're not feeling that great and we'd like some quiet time together. Can we get together next week?" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 01:12 PM Flag
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turn your ringer off, or don't answer her [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 02:12 PM Flag
[ - ] My dd will be 2 in April 2009. I need to apply to schools in Sept.08, correct? I'll be out of the country until 9/4 am I screwed getting applications? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Preschool/Kids 07.04.08, 12:31 PM Flag
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One or two preschools have required calls for applications on the day after Labor Day. You're fine for all the rest. Check on-line for procedures for each school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 12:34 PM Flag
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no, you could wait a year. she won't make the cut off for some places--she'll only be 2.5... lots require 2.7 or even 3 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 12:45 PM Flag
[ - ] DS wants to dye his hair red for 4th of July. Where can I get that wash out spray in hair coloring? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.04.08, 12:16 PM Flag
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Gay. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 12:29 PM Flag
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op: could be, but he's a little kid. If he wants to be goofy and dye his hair red, I don't care. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 12:31 PM Flag
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The 4th will be over in a few hours .... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 12:33 PM Flag
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LOL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 02:14 PM Flag
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Rays will have it, and Ricky's probably will too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 01:05 PM Flag
[ - ] Is there any public grass in Cobble Hill? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 12:14 PM Flag
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No. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 12:15 PM Flag
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where's the closest? walkable? tia [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 12:17 PM Flag
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Prospect Park. About 2 miles. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 12:23 PM Flag
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Isn't there a park on Clinton Street in Cobble Hill? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 12:24 PM Flag
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that park in Dumbo on the water [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 12:25 PM Flag
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Brooklyn Bridge Park [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 12:25 PM Flag
[ - ] What exactly is an endowment? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 12:08 PM Flag
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a fund of money kept by an institution (often a school) to cover any outstanding debts and obligations. usually is invested to earn money for the institution in a conservative way. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 12:10 PM Flag
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At least 8 inches long, 6 inches around. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 12:11 PM Flag
[ - ] anyone else feel nausea using nuvaring? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 12:06 PM Flag
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no, don't think so. just more nauseated when I drink I think. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 12:48 PM Flag
[ - ] I recently switched from splenda to reg sugar in my 2 coffees a day andmy apetite has been out of control, any btdt? I mean i am hungry every hour, i am going nuts 23 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 12:00 PM Flag
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no. I stopped splenda and I felt SO much better afterward. I hadn't even realized how shitty that poison was making me feel. Try upping your protein. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 12:06 PM Flag
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really, you where feeling shitty in what way? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 12:10 PM Flag
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Splenda made me feel shaky and headachy, with this chemical aftertaste in my mouth. I used it for a long time, because I was trying to lose weight, until I read this study that showed that people actually GAIN using artificial sweeteners because it intensifies their craving for sweets. So I switched. And it didn't affect my weight loss at all, and the shaky, headachy feeling stopped. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 12:14 PM Flag
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Want to know what else artificial sweeteners do to the body? They raise cholesterol levels and can cause early onset diabetes. The reason is simple: when your taste buds sense something sweet, they send a signal to your hypothalamus to produce more insulin, because *sugar* is on its way down the hatch. Only ... you've fooled the body. It's not really sugar. If you do this enough, your body will have a dangerous insulin imbalance. In a HEALTHY body, best-case scenario, the body will break down the insulin and flush it out. But guess what it's broken down into? CHOLESTEROL. And in the process of "flushing", some of it sticks to your blood vessel walls. Get the picture? Now imagine this process happening over the course of 10, 20, 30 years' worth of Diet Cokes, and Equal/Sweet'n'Low/Splenda-infused coffees and teas. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 12:22 PM Flag
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np: seriously? I've been drinking diet sodas daily for 30 years. yikes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 12:24 PM Flag
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I did too until wised up. Besides the artificial sweeteners, the artificial colors and flavors are also doing nasty things to your body. And the carbonation isn't exactly the best thing, either. I hate to sound like a bore, but the best things to drink are water and iced teas (not that powdered or Arizona or Snapple crap, either -- FRESH BREWED unsweetened teas). Or fresh squeezed (NOT from a mix) lemonade ... sweetened with either real, old-fashioned sugar (just enough to cut the sourness) or succarat or agava nectar. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 12:28 PM Flag
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I drink tons of unsweetened black tea, too. Is seltzer okay? I know it's carbonated, but no sweeteners. I give it to my 5 yo, too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 12:30 PM Flag
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Seltzer is OK, but not great. Definitely don't give it to children. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 12:31 PM Flag
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why not? What's in it that's bad for them? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 12:32 PM Flag
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The carbonation leeches calcium from their bones. This is bad for an adult, terrible for a child with growing bones. Carbonated beverages also burden the body by weakening stomach acid, thereby interfering with proper digestion. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 12:35 PM Flag
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thanks. I had no idea. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 12:37 PM Flag
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You're welcome. Rule of thumb: Keep it NATURAL. Sugar is not our enemy. Too much of it, of course, is not good. But CHEMICALS are never good. If you're going to indulge, do it wisely but naturally. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 12:39 PM Flag
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^^^And if you MUST have a Coke, have a Coke. Once or twice a WEEK. Full-sugar. EIGHT ounces. But I'll bet once you're weaned off of it you'll not crave it anymore. Worked for me. I'm soft drink-free for nearly a year now, and can't imagine going back. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 12:42 PM Flag
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np-and have it during passover, because then they make it with real sugar rather than high fructose corn syrup [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 12:56 PM Flag
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np-same here. I was never a diet soda fan, but ate plenty of artificial sweeteners, have now COMPLETELY given them up in favor of natural sweeteners, as above poster said--sugar, agave, Sucanat, honey. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 12:57 PM Flag
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then you are probably dead and you don't even know it! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 02:16 PM Flag
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^^^30 years' worth of Diet Cokes and Equal/Sweet'n'Low/Splenda-infused coffees and teas. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 12:25 PM Flag
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It's not too late to stop--seriously, just quit. Detox. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 01:00 PM Flag
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Try cutting out ALL caffeine and sugar and see how great you'll feel. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 12:13 PM Flag
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np-that would be lovely, but... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 12:14 PM Flag
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I guess all the alcohol drinking moms were chased off long ago...now it's the chemical alarmists taking over. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 02:21 PM Flag
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and switch to Anti-depressants and Mood Stabilizers. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 02:27 PM Flag
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try stevia...natural sweetner from papaya plant, it is harmless and tastes like Splenda without the calories of sugar. It is totally healthy and safe [ Reply | More
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General Topics 12.08.08, 04:53 AM Flag
[ - ] Does anyone know the name of the site that lists all NYC preschools with info and reviews? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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Preschool/Kids 07.04.08, 11:58 AM Flag
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No, but insideschools.org has info on universal Pre-K etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 01:46 PM Flag
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