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[ - ] What do you think of Christie Brinkley's making her divorce trial public? Why would she do that? 38 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:31 AM Flag
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You do what you have to do. Her soon to be ex is fighting for custody and would not relent. In return, she is exposing him for the ass that he is. He should have gone quietly into the night [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:33 AM Flag
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np: I wonder what will harm the kids more in the end - seeing him more often or all this stuff made public. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:37 AM Flag
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seeing him more often is not the same as him having custody. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:39 AM Flag
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Didn't realize he was pushing for full custody. Crazy man. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:40 AM Flag
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He is the childrens' father and he may be a good father. Noone knows that. All we know is he's not a good husband. He has a right to see his kids and right now he seems to be a better parents for wanting this non public. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:41 AM Flag
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Doubt the parents of the 18 year old he was paying for sex would say the same. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:43 AM Flag
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She was of legal age. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:43 AM Flag
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When a 40 year old man is boinking your 16 year old dd and leaving money under rocks and behind paintings - come back and tell me what a great dad you think he is :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:45 AM Flag
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typo 18 sorry [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:46 AM Flag
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Yes, but trying to take away the kids from their mother by going for full custody is pretty low. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:44 AM Flag
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This is her 4th husband and she wants to humilate her childrens' father in public, that's not a mother of the year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:48 AM Flag
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No, she thought he would be reasonable and take visitation rather than cry on the stand about all the awful things he'd done. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:03 AM Flag
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lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:04 AM Flag
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men do that (on the advice of their attorney), its really the best way to hit moms in the gut. Divorce can be nasty. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:42 AM Flag
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I haven't learned anything i didn't already know, did you? He hired an 18 year old, boinked her in the office, gave her money here and there and paid her to keep quiet eith 300k. You think everyone in the nabe didn't know the entire story? They did. And so did the childrens friends. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:41 AM Flag
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:38 AM Flag
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I don't see how making the whole thing public gets her in any better place with the judge. Sure, it is a good card to play to see if he will settle, but once he wouldn't, she should have agreed to keep it private. Having the whole thing in the press only affects court of public opinion, and not actual outcome of custody dispute. Bad, bad move for the kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:57 AM Flag
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I disagree and I wonder why CB is being blamed for harming the children. Its weird. As if she made the mistake. Her dh could have easily agreed to drop the custody suit to keep it private, but no one is blaming him? Always the mom/woman. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:00 AM Flag
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itttta. he was the one paying to have sex with a teenager. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:01 AM Flag
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Yes, but what if it were your neighbor (and not someone famous) and she was wronged and then went around telling everyone -- her kids' teachers, her kids' parents' friends -- and she talked about it in such a way that it was impossible to shield the kids from it? Would you still think it was okay? Yea, it sucks if your husband is a cad, but your first priority still needs to be protecting your children. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:05 AM Flag
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still blaming mom, why didn't this great dad protect the chidren and drop the custody battle that he can't win? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:06 AM Flag
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Making it public only makes people think better of her, and less of him. The judge knows the facts whether it is public or private and it will not affect the outcome of the case. Her only rationale for making it public is to punish him or to make herself look better in the press. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:03 AM Flag
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my side, humiliate you in pubic. your side, take your children away. Divorce is ugly. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:05 AM Flag
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I don't think this is making her look good. Not at all. It makes her look like she'd do anything for revenge. She's also had four husbands and has publicly bad-mouthed all of them. Especially the father of her son - the one she married on a ski slope. She has made him out to be a con artist. She also said publicly that Billy Joel cheated on her, and is/was a drunk. I'm sorry, but I wonder how she contributed to these situations. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 07:17 AM Flag
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the judge is the one whose opinion amtters, and he learns the husband is an ass wheter th trial is public or not. it seems unecessarily harsh to the kids, who don't need to know this stuff. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:09 AM Flag
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The children know. I think its odd that people make this assumption that the children don't hear things and know whats going on. Long before the divorice trial was made public, most of the details were in the paper. So the "its bad for the children argument" is kind of lame to begin with [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:11 AM Flag
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np: I read today that their son said "Mom is looking at naked pictures of your girlfriend on your computer" to the father. That sounds like a kid who knew what was going on before his mother even did. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:13 AM Flag
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Now there's a sentence most dads don't want to hear [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:15 AM Flag
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do you think they know all teh gory details that are going to be dragged out? and do their friends? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:20 AM Flag
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yes, I do. They aren't babies. They overhear their parents talking and they can read the paper. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 10:11 AM Flag
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Her DH seems to be a class A dipshit. He should have just paid her and disappeared. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:34 AM Flag
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Wasn't she fucking around on Billy Joel before they got divorced? Now she is "the lady"? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:09 AM Flag
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Yes, rumor is she was cheating after discovering he had been cheating their whole marriage when on the road. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:10 AM Flag
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I don't remember that. The big thing on him was substance abuse. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:16 AM Flag
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She said that Billy Joel cheated on her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 07:18 AM Flag
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he sounds awful, but here is a woman with 4 marriages and 3 kids by 3 different fathers. not exactly sane, healthy either. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:23 AM Flag
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I agree. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 07:19 AM Flag
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Here's what I don't understand: She said she thought she had a "perfect" marriage until she learned of her husband's affair. But if your husband was as horny as he said he was, and had some kinky sexual tastes, wouldn't you know enough about him to not be so surprised? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 07:22 AM Flag
[ - ] Question for private school moms (or ever better, from moms that have had kids in both private and public). IYO, what should I be doing to "supplement" next year, or what am I missing by going public, not private that I can fill in the gap? No flames or snarky responses, please. I'm just trying to do as much as I can to broaden my DD or whatever (if it matters, she's going to PS9G&T class for K next year). Thanks. 18 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 07.03.08, 08:27 AM Flag
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You might want to add some creative after school activities, like art or dance class. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:28 AM Flag
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and some physical activities. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:29 AM Flag
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cause dance class isn't physical? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:44 AM Flag
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np: It depends, but in general not nearly as physical as soccer IME. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 06:08 AM Flag
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public school K is typically far more academic than private school K. So - I don't see where you would need to suppliment at all on academic front. Publics seem to lack in physical activity - so a class or two in something she likes would be fine. In both K's its much more about the social - [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:30 AM Flag
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ITA. Stick to playdates and sporty classes, OP. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:43 AM Flag
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Public school mom here. You don't need to "supplement" her academics in any formal sense. You should simply expose her to things she might be interested in, over the course of her childhood--art classes, music lessons, sports, drama, whatever she likes. Not because she's in public school, but because that's what is good for kids. Also, kindergartners usually find kindergarten exhausting at first--I wouldn't sign up for any afterschool activities for the fall. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:52 AM Flag
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P.S.9 has a terrific afterschool program where dd can try almost anything she's interested in, when she's ready. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:53 AM Flag
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I have children at both public and private. In K-1 your DC is OK, but after 2nd grade the public DC starts lacking: Science, Geography, History, and Foreign Language. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:53 AM Flag
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Would you mind saying which public? Is it a gen ed or GT class? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 10:03 AM Flag
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Very good GenEd [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 10:10 AM Flag
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Someone talk me down...walked by ps 166 today and just about cried. I know the construction is temporary, but it's so horrible looking, feeling and smelling. Three men were hanging out under the overpass in front of the front door smoking. The smoke got all trapped under the scaffold and it stunk. Seems so dingy and I can tell DS is scared. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:51 PM Flag
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lol, sounds like you are the spooked one. I bet DS does not care. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 06:10 AM Flag
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PS9 is very academic, particularly the teacher who will likely teach the one class next year. It is also fairly enriched. I would say when dc was in K, they went on about 15+ field trips over the year, including museums, plays, concerts, dance, etc. The one thing I felt I needed to supplement was physical activity, especially in the winter months. the kids in the program learn a lot, and have a very good social experience, but the recess time can be cut with inclimate weather. there is a very good afterschool program, and plenty of options in the nabe. they also get spanish, chess, art/music 2x/week, etc. gym only 1x per week, recess 2x/day [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 12:08 PM Flag
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PS 9 uses Everyday Math which sucks. At the K level, it may not matter much. But if she likes math, I'd so some simple addition and subtraction with her and makes sure she's starting to learn math facts, i.e., 4+3= 7; 6+2 = 8. If she doesn't like it, don't push it. You will need to supplement math starting in first grade. You will need to supplement grammar starting in 4th. You'd be well advised to supplement writing starting in 4th because the test prep ruins their writing. PS 9, like most publics these days in NYC, does not teach history or geography and the science is very simple. But for K, I don't think you need to be concerned or supplementing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:22 PM Flag
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Honestly, I would go light on that at least in the fall. It is a hard transition for many kids (my DC was one of them) and at the end of the day he was just tired of school and wanted to play with friends. I would not do more than one afterschool during the week, and one on weekend. Then if dd does well with that you can add more in January. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 06:08 AM Flag
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ITA. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 06:09 AM Flag
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There is no reason to "supplement" at all. Let your child be a child. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 06:16 AM Flag
[ - ] I am 7 wks pg and already getting HUGE. OB told me (I have appt Monday) to be prepared for multiples... now I am totally freaking out 16 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:19 AM Flag
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is this your first pg? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:20 AM Flag
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I would be too. Is this your first? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:21 AM Flag
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yes! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:21 AM Flag
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oh boy! You're in for a ride. Did you do ivf? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:23 AM Flag
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nope [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:23 AM Flag
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Why multiples? Family history or RE treatments? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:22 AM Flag
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neither... I am 26, natural pg, no hormones or family history. However, I am already huge at 7 wks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:23 AM Flag
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Good luck! Congrats on your first pregnancy! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:24 AM Flag
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thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:24 AM Flag
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Your OB is crazy! Some people just get huge early. My friend who had twins was tiny until around 20 weeks (then exploded!). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:24 AM Flag
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^^Ah, I see below you had a high hcg. GL! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:30 AM Flag
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yes, thanks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:37 AM Flag
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I had twins and did not show until 5 months. Just because you are already showing means nothing. I don't agree with your ob's statement of "be prepared for multiples." What is that all about. He can't tell you that and leave you hanging. You should get an ultrasound to verify. Also, your hcg levels would be very high for how far long you are. How you show in your pregnancy depends on how you are carrying. Some women carry more towards their back and that is why they appear smaller. I think you should call you doc and ask for an ultrasound. Good luck!!! :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:25 AM Flag
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I'm getting an ultrasound on monday but my hcg levels were very high (from bloodtest on Monday this week) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:27 AM Flag
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100,000... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:43 AM Flag
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Weeks after conception and hCG levels: 0-1 week: 0-50 IU/L 1-2 weeks: 40 - 300 3-4: 500 - 6,000 1-2 months: 5,000 - 200,000 2-3 months: 10,000 - 100,000 2nd trimester: 3,000 - 50,000 3rd trimester: 1,000 - 50,000 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:58 PM Flag
[ - ] housing prices in Maplewood, NJ dropping? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:18 AM Flag
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My guess would be yes, but know nothing about the area other that it has a reputation for weaker schools than some other commutable areas in NJ so I think that town would be affected more. Just pure speculation. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:29 AM Flag
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They've dropped a bit everywhere, but seems like those of us on the Midtown Direct are doing a bit better, comparatively. BTW, the schools are not weaker, they are diverse, therefore the disaggregated scores are lower on average when compared to homogenous "stronger" districts. However, when you disaggregate according to SES and race, Maplewood scores very well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.06.08, 07:26 PM Flag
[ - ] The Baby Borrowers- anyone see it last night? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 07.03.08, 08:17 AM Flag
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some of it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:18 AM Flag
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I was very upset at the end that two of the couples actually did a fine job and were praised by the parents of the babies. I think the show backfired on the producers and sends exactly the opposite message it was intended to send. I also think that people might actually borrow babies to try the experiment on their own, without the cameramen and nannies on site to help in an emergency. Appalling show, imo. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:20 AM Flag
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I would hope that nobody would loan their kid out like that in real life, and hopefully the couples who got praise will be in a world of hurt when they get toddlers. I'm totally embarrassed that I was watching, it was like driving by a car accident. DH made me change the channel! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:22 AM Flag
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I coudn't not watch. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:23 AM Flag
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what abt the fact that most of them were miserable? Even that one girl who wanted to have kids so bad [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:54 AM Flag
[ - ] ok to give 1 year old son peanut butter? 22 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 07.03.08, 08:16 AM Flag
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YES if no family allergies [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:17 AM Flag
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:18 AM Flag
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We were told to wait till 3. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:18 AM Flag
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crazy alarmist ped [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:18 AM Flag
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I am waiting until 3 too. If you know anyone with a peanut allergy, it is such a pita. So much better to do anything you can to avoid it. I know of someone whose child died from their peanut allergy as a teenager because they did not have their epi handy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:20 AM Flag
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waiting until 3 actually increases the risk of your child developing an allergy because they are not exposed to nuts. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:20 AM Flag
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b.s. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:21 AM Flag
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not bs [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:22 AM Flag
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Where did you learn this? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:22 AM Flag
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This is not true. (np) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:22 AM Flag
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actually, it is. The disproportionate rise in nut allergies is due to underexposure by overly-cautious parents determined to "save" their children from allergies they never even had [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:22 AM Flag
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But if you wait till 3 and your dc is not allergic how is that increasing their risk? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:24 AM Flag
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This is not true. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:26 AM Flag
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I did not wait till 3 because I felt dc had a nut allergy. I waited because ped told me to. I don't see how this could have any effect on the rise in nut allergies. Just makes no sense to me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:27 AM Flag
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May be, may not. Some medical research suggests waiting increases chances of allergies, some medical research suggests waiting decreases chances. But we do know that some peanut allergies are outgrown -- and given how dangerous they can be -- why not wait? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:22 AM Flag
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So are you saying it is better to find out if dc is allergic to peanuts at a younger age so they will outgrow the allergy at a younger age? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:24 AM Flag
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not chunky [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:19 AM Flag
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lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:20 AM Flag
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it's not just about allergies, also choking b/c it is so sticky. if you give it under 3, just spread it thin. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:20 AM Flag
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OP - thanks for all replies - I'm looking for alternatives for bkfst - he has either baby cereal or scrambled eggs - thought pb&j would be a nutritious change. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:29 AM Flag
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it will be fine [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:30 AM Flag
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give him yogurt or cheerios [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:31 AM Flag
[ - ] are there different gen ed classes, as in do elementary schools hand-pick the smartest kids for one class and leave everyone else in another? this would be the kids who are not in g&t or special ed. thanks. 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 07.03.08, 08:15 AM Flag
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no, the theory today is to mix them up all in one classroom [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:17 AM Flag
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They mix them all up so the smart ones help the not so smart. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:18 AM Flag
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They mix up the good kids with the pitas too. At least 1 or or pitas per class. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 11:19 AM Flag
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It's called tracking and the DOE stopped doing that years ago (except for allowing the top scoring DCs to go to G&Ts). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:32 AM Flag
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Most of the nation turned against it, but it will come back in favor. These things always run in cycles. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:34 AM Flag
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It looks like it is slowly coming back. See the NYTimes article from a few days back. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 12:15 PM Flag
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But the better publics do put a lot of effort into balancing their classes starting from 1st grade on, to get a good learning dynamic. Not enough schools do that, but the desirable ones do. I guess that's part of why they are desirable. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:35 AM Flag
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which ones do this? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 11:24 AM Flag
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116 does this [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 12:20 PM Flag
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87 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.04.08, 06:18 AM Flag
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My DH keeps asking that (like once a year) b/c when he was in NYC PS they separated by class. All mixed at our DD's school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 12:32 PM Flag
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PS 187 does this. PS 24 in Riverdale does this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 12:57 PM Flag
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Our local PS do that (though not "officially"). And some parents (mostly the parents having their kids in that class) refer that class as "top class (considered 2nd best after G&T class)." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 03:32 PM Flag
[ - ] My dh and I want to spend the night sometime this summer at a really great hotel in NYC. Maybe with a pool. Any ideas? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:15 AM Flag
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gansevoort [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:16 AM Flag
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I thought of that too. We went for drinks recently and the pool is so great, but the hotel was such a scene and the meat packing district feels like Times Square to me now. Any other ideas? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:18 AM Flag
[ - ] how many items is just right in a goody bag? would 5-6 toys and some candy work? its a toddlers party but will have kids from 3yo to 12yo. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:14 AM Flag
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I basically do it on a budget. What about one thing like a kite or frisbee? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:15 AM Flag
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i noticed that little kids like to get a bunch of little things vs. one "valuable" item. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:18 AM Flag
[ - ] snyone watch AMC? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:09 AM Flag
[ - ] Here's what I have prepared for our 4th of July Party so far: bbq wrapped scallops, lamp marinated in asian spices, burgers with chopped onions mushrooms and peppers, 3 kinds of deviled eggs, jello salad, caeser salad, spinich salad, garlic mashed potatos, chicken and beef satay, buffalo chicken salad, chicken currie, salmon kabobs, shrimp scampi, lobster salad, middle eastern crab cakes, middle eastern spinich, mozerella and tomato salad, beef wellingtn, latkes, smoked salmon and cavier in a puff pastry, duck confit quesadillas, cheese cake, chocolate mousse, apple pie, cherry pie, blueberry pie and orange cupcakes. Do you think this is enough food? 29 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:07 AM Flag
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no, keep cooking [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:07 AM Flag
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when did Martha start UBing? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:07 AM Flag
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this must be fake [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:08 AM Flag
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No this is real, I've been working hard all week for this party. I am probably going to do a potato salad, shrimp pasta salad and some kind of warm pasty dish like veggie lasagna, [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:09 AM Flag
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how many guests? BTW, a lot of that food has probably gone bad by now if you've been cooking all week... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:10 AM Flag
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I've been making the food in ways to make sure it doesn't go bad. We are expecting 30 people. I will also probably do hot dogs, chicken fingers and stuffed baked potato for the kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:11 AM Flag
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I know... mmmmmm, deviled eggs made 6 days ago... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:19 AM Flag
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i made the deviled eggs at 6AM [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:25 AM Flag
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for a party TOMORROW? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:26 AM Flag
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yes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:26 AM Flag
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yuck, that is disgusting [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:28 AM Flag
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lol so fake [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:10 AM Flag
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keep trying [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:08 AM Flag
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How many people are you having? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:10 AM Flag
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30 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:11 AM Flag
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Why jello salad? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:12 AM Flag
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tribute to my grandmother who loved making it, i always make it for large parties [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:12 AM Flag
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what is a bbq wrapped scallop, exactly? I'm trying to picture my grill wrapped around a scallop and it just doesn't sound appealing... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:21 AM Flag
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i meant a bbq bacon wrapped scallop [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:24 AM Flag
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insane overboard [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:49 AM Flag
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I want noone to be hungary and I want people to remember the party. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:49 AM Flag
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You are so far off the mark. the word is hungry, btw [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:53 AM Flag
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6 desserts is more than enough. too much food starts to look desperate. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:30 AM Flag
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This OP is WAY past desperate. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:45 AM Flag
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seriously. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:47 AM Flag
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I hope most of that list is in the freezer! I am very squeamish about food poisoning and certainly wouldn't have made most of that list very far ahead of time without freezing it(ex caterer here). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:01 AM Flag
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you sound like a weird cook and you're a terrible speller. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:47 AM Flag
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haha, I was just going to post that. Love cavier... mmm [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:47 AM Flag
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people, clearly this is fake... and boring [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 09:48 AM Flag
[ - ] I'm flying alone for 5 hours with a 17mo. How many snacks can I bring and will security let me through with them? Also some rec on snacks...she likes goldfish, grapes, apples, blueberries, mum-mums...that seems like a lot though. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:04 AM Flag
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you can bring whatever you want in terms of snack, don't think so hard, just have 3-4 choices on hand. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:04 AM Flag
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you can bring as many food items as fit in your bag. TSA cares only about liquids. and bring more thatn you think you'll need, and stuff taht is fun to eat. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:05 AM Flag
[ - ] my son rocks back anf forth, a lot, he is 4 and seems normal in every other way, he won't qualify for services, how do i stop this behavior, without making him feel like he is weird? 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:02 AM Flag
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ask him why he is doing it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:04 AM Flag
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lol, he said "he rocks to the beat in his head" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:05 AM Flag
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that's cute! He might be a musical genius. My guess is, it is self-soothing - he recalls being rocked as a baby and it calms him. he'll grow out of it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:06 AM Flag
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i hope so!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:06 AM Flag
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he's perfectly normal and healthy, but he rocks? i'd ignore. he'll grow out of it and its self-soothing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:04 AM Flag
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i am just afraid he will be teased in school [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:05 AM Flag
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he probably won't do it in school. remember, many kids have personal "tics" that get them teased, and it isn't such a bad thing to be teased a bit - it might make him stop [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:06 AM Flag
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its probably going to jsut make him self-conscious about it if you make it a big thing. and when he's busy in school, do you stil think he'll do it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:07 AM Flag
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he started to do it while talking... and i have seen him do it while waiting for me to pick him up [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:08 AM Flag
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i'd stil ignore. if it becomes an issue in school, then yo can revisit the issue. (this is assuming the child is fine oterwise) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:10 AM Flag
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yes, he is normal in every other way, even his teacher said that is the only differnce in him [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:11 AM Flag
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just spank him. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:09 AM Flag
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raise him to be an Orthodox Rabbi. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:15 AM Flag
[ - ] DS will qualify for CTT for K, we are pretty sure, but our only CTT option is pretty bad. Non-IEP kids have bad behavior problems so are put in CTT. Also it's mostly a spanish-speaking class (we're in a spanish neighborhood). Will DOE let us go to a more appropriate CTT for our son? Really don't want to lie about address, but might be compelled to 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:56 AM Flag
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sorry for duplicate post - still trying to get used to this new format. not so easy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:57 AM Flag
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What district are you in, most districts have multiple CTT sites. If you tour the one you were assigned to and prove it is not "appropriate" they will give you another CTT assingment, which will probably be further from home. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:05 AM Flag
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the options are extrememly limited in washington heights. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:06 AM Flag
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well it sounds like there are more than one. I think there may be a case for move to D3, but you should discuss with a lawyer or someone like Advocates for Children with Special needs for better insight and guidance. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:09 AM Flag
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D3 - UWS, right? We know a CTT teacher at PS 87 and have visited, it's really amazing what they do wtih the kids there. I want my son there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:14 AM Flag
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I have heard mixed reviews of the CTT classes at 87. Remeber this was the first year 87 had CTT. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:16 AM Flag
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really? mixed review...interesting. Do you mind sharing what you heard? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:17 AM Flag
[ - ] DS will qualify for CTT for K, we are pretty sure, but our only CTT option is pretty bad. Non-IEP kids have bad behavior problems so are put in CTT. Also it's mostly a spanish-speaking class (we're in a spanish neighborhood). Will DOE let us go to a more appropriate CTT for our son? Really don't want to lie about address, but might be compelled to. 31 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Preschool/Kids 07.03.08, 07:54 AM Flag
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In our school the 60% general ed students are hand picked because they are great role models. Not the children with behavoir problems. What school chooses behavoir problems to fill the 60% general ed seats? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:57 AM Flag
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schools in low-income neighborhoods, I guess. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:58 AM Flag
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actually, I was asking you to name the school you described above [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:59 AM Flag
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PS 48 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:04 AM Flag
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what school? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:58 AM Flag
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you haven't given any compelling reason that your zoned ctt class is not apporpriate except you don't like spanish speakers and your well behaved IEP dc will be negatively influenced by the poorly behaved general ed kids. Don't think DOE is going to by this - maybe work on the presentation a little more... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:58 AM Flag
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i don't have anything against spanish speakers, would just like it to be a mixed class. This year's kindergarten was 100% spanish speaking families. And many of the non-IEP kids should have had IEPs. The school admittedly puts kids that they think should have an IEP becuase of behavior issues into this class b/c they don't have the services, funding or support to do something else for these kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:02 AM Flag
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What school? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:03 AM Flag
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okay, maybe not "admittedlt" but teachers implied this to me...PS48 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:05 AM Flag
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What grade is your child entering in Sept? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:07 AM Flag
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this year still nursery. will be K in 09 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:09 AM Flag
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Then what teachers have implied this to you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:10 AM Flag
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I've been to the school, and know a teacher at the school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:11 AM Flag
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And btw, I'm not looking for a fight here! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:11 AM Flag
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I'm not sure what you are looking for, if a teacher at the school told you the class is not good for your son, then ask that teacher to give you a reason to tell that to the DOE. But so far, you have said nothing specific about why your zoned CTT is not good and another unnamed CTT is better. You have to know what you are asking for and why before you ask. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:13 AM Flag
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And if you think its hard talking to ME, try it with DOE. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:14 AM Flag
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great. thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:15 AM Flag
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where are you located? it's a lot easier to get into CTT out of zone if you make a strong case. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:01 AM Flag
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what do you suggest for a strong case? What are some reasons the DOE would approve and out of zone placement? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:02 AM Flag
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Placement is inappropriate - class size, various issues in clas not match child's, room/school too large. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:07 AM Flag
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They don't have small CTT classes, so class size isn't going to get you into another CTT class. The room/school being too large isn't going to cut it either. What School do you want your child to attend? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:09 AM Flag
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Actually there are some that are smaller than others. I have toured CTTs that have 17kids and some with 28kids, but you never know until you see it and DOE can make them as large as any other K, whcih is 28kids [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:11 AM Flag
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PS 78 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:12 AM Flag
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OOPS: menat PS 87 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:12 AM Flag
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on 78th and Amst. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:13 AM Flag
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you really should talk to a lawyer or advocate, they will have the best specific advice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:13 AM Flag
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ah okay. thanks. so, if the issues in the classroom are not a good match? That's basically what I'm trying to say anyway. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:10 AM Flag
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I know several people who have gotten their kids into CTT classes outside of their zoned school, but in each and every case they hired a lawyer to present their case to the DOE [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:16 AM Flag
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okay, good to know. probably makese sense for us to go down this road too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 08:17 AM Flag
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I'm going through this right now. It is not going to be easy and though I've had some positive conversations with my placement officer and the placement officer of the zone I would like DC in it is not a sure thing but it’s looking good. I toured the zone school twice. Noted the issues I felt were inappropriate for my DC. Put that in a letter and that I was rejecting the placement and then sent with the unsigned placement letter. I also filled out an exception request form and am now waiting to see the out come. I've been dealing with resources for children and they have really helped compose my letters and responses. The best advice they gave me was be nice but firm you get more bees with honey! Its working and no I have not yet pursued legal action but have a lawyer to call if need be. Cross your fingers for me and I hope it works out for you as well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 03:19 PM Flag
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^^^legal action but have a lawyer to call if need be. Cross your fingers for me and I hope it works out for you as well. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 03:21 PM Flag
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