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[ - ] good ideas for what to do in miami this sat night?no kids 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:47 AM Flag
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two grams of coke and a transvestite hooker from brazil [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:54 AM Flag
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LOL! [ Reply | More
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Lindsey? [ Reply | More
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[ - ] how much should I pay house cleaner? maybe 6 hours of work today. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:44 AM Flag
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We pay $20 hour [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:49 AM Flag
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that is a lot [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:53 AM Flag
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actually, that's how much it is pretty much everywhere. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:56 AM Flag
[ - ] totally grossed out - i've developed bad under arm body odor. i've been using dry idea roll-on for years but clearly i now need something stronger. anyone btdt? recommendations? tia 14 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:40 AM Flag
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you may just need something different [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:42 AM Flag
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Sure (stick) is the only thing that works for me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:53 AM Flag
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Try Nature's Pure crystal deodorant , really works [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:57 AM Flag
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that crap never works. You stink [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:58 AM Flag
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doesn't work for me either [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:58 AM Flag
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mommy smells like a hippy! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:59 AM Flag
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mommy is a hippy... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 12:07 PM Flag
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;-) well then. Carry on! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 12:09 PM Flag
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Not if you shower first [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 12:15 PM Flag
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that's the patchouli you're smelling. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 12:44 PM Flag
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I started using an Almay deodorant when I developed an allergy to the Dove I had been using (the aluminum salts). It uses a different type of salt and really, really works. Unscented so I don't smell like bad perfume, but controls odor and wetness really well [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 12:08 PM Flag
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mitchum is the best. PERIOD [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 12:45 PM Flag
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ITTA. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 12:46 PM Flag
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you do NOT need something new. You need to detox from the aluminum poisons you're clogging up your lymph nodes with, and then you need to never use anti-perspirant again. Trust me--btdt, now haven't had ANY b.o. for years. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 12:54 PM Flag
[ - ] For those with kids in camp now, do you mind sharing where? what age? do they like it? cost? and how long the session runs. thought I would do research while fresh in everybody's mind. 71 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.02.08, 11:38 AM Flag
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:42 AM Flag
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day camp [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:47 AM Flag
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It is so expensive, but not sure if there are other less expenisve alternatives. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:47 AM Flag
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I think most of the Ramapo-type camps are about 7K. Camp Yomi is less at about $5K. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:49 AM Flag
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np good grief! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:50 AM Flag
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I know. We can't afford it either. It'll be Asphalt Green for dc next summer... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:51 AM Flag
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How much is AG? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:54 AM Flag
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nnp is there really a camp called asphalt green? Sounds like something from a Simpson's episode! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 12:00 PM Flag
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It's a large sports complex with an outdoor pool and soccer field on the Upper East Side, and yes, they have a wonderful day camp. I think it's about $2500-3000. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 12:01 PM Flag
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In NYC, it is a public facility that used to be an Asphalt Plant. Now has big astroturf field and big field house and swimming complex. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 12:01 PM Flag
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we go to Yomi, got financial aid and pay less than $2K [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 12:53 PM Flag
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Wow, I didn't know Yomi did FA, think we could get some with HHI of 150K? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:23 PM Flag
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np- That's pretty high hhi for aid. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 09:06 PM Flag
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we got FA with HHI of $120K but a lot of debt. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 01:13 PM Flag
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it is expensive. I know Hillard, Ramaquois etc are in the same ballpark. I'm sure there are less exp options though. Look at Mt Tom, Champion.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:50 AM Flag
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do you know if any of these camps offer FA? we're getting FA at a private school, and not sure how we're going to swing thousands for camp, too... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 12:03 PM Flag
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np: ymca camps are mcuh cheaper and i believe they also offer FA. i'd look into that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 12:18 PM Flag
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Does your school have a camp? We go to Fieldston and they give the same FA for camp that they give to their students for school (so if you pay 20% tuition for school, you pay 20% of the cost of camp). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 02:45 PM Flag
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like I said, we've loved Ramapo. My kids go the full 8 weeks, but you can go for as many as you like, I think 2 is the minimum. The full session is about 6K [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:49 AM Flag
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The options for Ramapo are 4, 7 or 8 wks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:53 AM Flag
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The full session is 7 at Ramapo. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:55 AM Flag
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^^^that is $7K [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:56 AM Flag
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it's not, i know, my kids are signed up for the whole summer [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:57 AM Flag
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^^^oops, sorry, typed too soon! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:57 AM Flag
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Really? I never looked into it because we always do 8, but i thought it was more flexible than that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:55 AM Flag
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you can also do 6 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:17 PM Flag
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I just went to their site--is it only for SN? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:50 AM Flag
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that's a different one. google and it's the second one, I think. ramapocamp.org? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:53 AM Flag
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:47 AM Flag
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Does it cover older kids [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:48 AM Flag
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ages 5-12 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:49 AM Flag
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OP - Anyone with a child at Riverdale Country Day Camp - the one run through the school? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:54 AM Flag
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My dc is there right now. Loves it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 01:34 PM Flag
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My DD goes to Pierce for 8 weeks and is having the best time. It is close to 7K. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:56 AM Flag
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OP Again - do all these camps seperate boys and girls? any co-ed? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:58 AM Flag
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They are usually separated because they need to change into swimsuits in their bunk. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 12:01 PM Flag
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Harlem School of the Arts 1/2 day (until 12;30) four days a week, art, music, dance. Great camp a bit under 1000 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:59 AM Flag
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A.C.T. and mini Act at st. john the divine. all day till 4 - they use the campus of the cathedral school - it's about $2300 for 6 weeks - it's not out of the city, but a good alternative to the more expensive ones [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 12:02 PM Flag
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I have 5 and 7 yos. Will ACT work for them? Any swimming? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 12:09 PM Flag
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It stands for Adults and Children in Trust. My 7 year old loves it. There is swimming in the Barnard pool four days a week and "aqua-fun" the other day. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:01 PM Flag
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I wish that we had known about this program! It does look great and we live way uptown too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 12:13 PM Flag
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It doesn't start until next Monday - you might want to give them a call and see if there are any spots - people's summer plans change [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 12:16 PM Flag
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Not a bad idea. How many weeks are you doing it for? Also, sitter has #2 at home, and I'm not sure she'll be willing to schlep down there to pick up #1. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 12:18 PM Flag
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six weeks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:28 PM Flag
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Anyone with experience with the Oasis program? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 12:05 PM Flag
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my son is in his 2d year there. its a good program fro kids; teh admin side si a little overwhelmed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 12:17 PM Flag
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My dd did it and it's totally fine, as much outdoor stuff as you can get in the city. Not as fancy as other camps but fine, and much less expensive. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 12:50 PM Flag
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We did Oasis Central Park for 2yrs before moving out of Manhattan. Dcs loved it there, and I found administration to be much better organized and better at communication than many other day camps we have used (Vanderbilt Y, Asphalt Green). Dcs are outdoors most of the time, and come home tired and dirty from playing. Lots of different activities. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:33 AM Flag
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parents league puts out a v. good book on everything you can do with your kid for summer in nyc area. i found some really interesting things to do with my dc there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 12:07 PM Flag
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just do a search for st. john the divine on the internet and look for the act program. it's sorta like the Y. no swimming for mini act - which is up to 5 ( maybe 6 year olds), just sprinklers and stuff. and swimming for 6 and old ( they use the pool at barnard). it's an all day camp on the campus of the cathedral school at st. john the divine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 12:12 PM Flag
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How old is your DC? Mine are 5 and 7 and go to camp at a nearby private school. Six weeks total. Total cost around $650 per week per child (I think). When the kids get older we will probably opt for a camp outside the city, but for now we want to keep them close. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 12:25 PM Flag
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Hollingworth Science camp is amazing. It's at Teachers College at Columbia. It's about 1800 and runs the month of July. Bad side is you have to line up around 3am in November for it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 02:40 PM Flag
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NP but totally interested in Hollingworth Science camp. Can you tell me more about the sign-up process? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 02:47 PM Flag
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Call them in Sept. for the dates when you can get the paperwork. It's first come first serve hence the early am sign up process. At least you only have to do it once if you child wants to go every year. Kids going into 1st (summer) to going into 5th. We've gone for several years and I love the high quality and the creative way they teach. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 04:19 PM Flag
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Thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 04:41 PM Flag
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General Topics 07.02.08, 07:14 PM Flag
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A Waldorf day camp - $200 dollars per week. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 09:03 PM Flag
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Woah, that sounds great. In nyc? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 09:07 PM Flag
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Nope - Massachusetts. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 09:31 PM Flag
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nards [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 09:54 PM Flag
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morningside montessori, ages 3 and 5. Around $400 per week. It sucks bigtime and we are trying to get out of our committment. Avoid. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 09:10 PM Flag
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How does it suck? I was dreaming of becoming a Montessori teacher and they have a program there... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 09:12 PM Flag
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the camp (they tell you later) has nothing to do with the school--no montessori teachers, not even the montessori materials. Just a bunch of teenage counselors, board games, and sprinklers. The worst kind of warehousing. The administration there has been totally sleazy and uncooperative. I'd look elsewhere to be trained, personally. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 01:03 PM Flag
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AVOID HILLARD! That camp is overcrowded and the owners lie about how many children are actually there. We pulled our kids out after realizing just how many kids were squished into that small space when we counted the buses--and did the math. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.07.08, 09:48 PM Flag
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you counted the buses and guestimated the number of kids or did you count the actual number of kids? I'd assume there are laws that a camp operator has to follow. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 01:28 PM Flag
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i would something similar for Mohawk [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 01:39 PM Flag
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when did you count the buses? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 01:44 PM Flag
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That is probably true, but DD is having a fabulous time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:11 AM Flag
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We love Hillard. I have no idea how many kids they say are there, but I do know there are about 1000 kids. But the camp is not small at all. They added a new pool and a new field this year, so maybe it's different than when you were there? Did you know they have 4 separate field areas? You can only see two of them from the bus area, so maybe you didn't see the whole place? And they have 7 full size pools. It's plenty big enough for all the kids. Plus, the counselor/camper ratio is amazing. My dd's group has 12 kids with 3 counselors, and that doesn't include the counselors that run each activity, those are just the counselors that take the kids from activity to activity. And, most importantly, my dd and all her friends are soooo happy there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.17.08, 06:21 AM Flag
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Little Red summer camp. DS's 2nd year and he loves it. I don't remember how much it costs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 01:21 PM Flag
[ - ] When is a good time to start a music class (Music Together) for db? I don't need to meet other moms, only doing it for db's sake. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 07.02.08, 11:38 AM Flag
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1 year, I'd say. [ Reply | More
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ita. I don't think they get much out of it under 1yo [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:50 AM Flag
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I started ds in a music/sign language class at 7 mo. he LOVES it. I was surprised how into it he was. Not that he signs anything yet, bu tin time he might. Either way he loves teh music and interacting with the otehr babie [ Reply | More
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[ - ] 6 m/o wants to chew up his board books. Are they harmful/toxic? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 07.02.08, 11:37 AM Flag
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no, they make them to be chewed [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:46 AM Flag
[ - ] anyone familiar with pawling, ny? we are going to look at weekend houses there. any info would be appreciated. tia 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:36 AM Flag
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I know that every week when I pass the Trinity Pawling school I want to send ds there! It looks beautiful, and it's not too far from the city. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:39 AM Flag
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where are you going that you pass every week? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:41 AM Flag
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litchfield county [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:42 AM Flag
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we are looking there also. what town are you in? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:51 AM Flag
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goshen. We love it. It's a 2 hour drive, no matter what. Far enough to feel country, but not totally out of touch [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:53 AM Flag
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went to tennis camp new england at trinity school. amazing lovely town [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:42 AM Flag
[ - ] help! I'm looking into home care for my fil. We live in brooklyn. what would something like this cost - assuming 40 hours/week? Thanks! 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:35 AM Flag
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what kind of insurance does he have? What about Medicare? Visiting Nurse Service of NY might be able to help you, or call your local hospital and ask for their home care office. They might be able to help you more. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 12:34 PM Flag
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thanks!! [ Reply | More
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[ - ] We're looking for a consistent Saturday night babysitter. What would you offer ($/hr? cab home after what hour?, etc) for 2 kids (newborn and 3 yo). 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.02.08, 11:35 AM Flag
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NYC - 13-16/hr is what most expect. Cab fare when dark - 9pm in summer [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:36 AM Flag
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after dark? that would be a luxury in the winter [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:56 AM Flag
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$15-16 hr; cab home after midnight (depending where you are; were in the village so subway is safe and close. if she has to walk to the subway I'd do 10PM or so for a car service...) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:37 AM Flag
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$20 hr (2dcs) with cab fare after 9pm [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:58 AM Flag
[ - ] In the city. 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:34 AM Flag
[ - ] when do you celbrate your dc's birthday if it is in july/august? seems that most people are away and my dd has been looking forward to her bday party for at least 6 months. is it more customary to do this in june or in sept? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:32 AM Flag
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I know a family that has a party for DC on half bday during school year and family just celebrates actual birthday. I think if the tehy are 6 or older just have a couple friends over for an event - movie etc. If 3 or younger don't need a party [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:34 AM Flag
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We celebrate in September but dc's bday is right before labor day so it's not really a stretch, since it's just a week later. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:35 AM Flag
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My dds bday is July and once he started school we do a party near the end of the school year, for just this reason [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:38 AM Flag
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thanks - i think thats what we will do starting next year - too late this year [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:39 AM Flag
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don't sweat it, though...consider it money saved :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:40 AM Flag
[ - ] Bored DH who will discuss my sex life and anything else. Any questions? 31 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:31 AM Flag
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How is your sex life? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:35 AM Flag
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very good, DW and I have sex 2-3 times a week [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:35 AM Flag
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That's pretty good. [ Reply | More
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Do you iniate or does she? [ Reply | More
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both [ Reply | More
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good deal then. So no complaints about anything? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:39 AM Flag
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nope [ Reply | More
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Are you sure not just boring dh and not bored dh??? [ Reply | More
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ask me some good questions [ Reply | More
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Can you tell your dw your fantasies? And do you? [ Reply | More
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think we scared him away [ Reply | More
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I'm here! [ Reply | More
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I can and I do [ Reply | More
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Like what? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:52 AM Flag
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me being tied up, her dominating, me dominating, public sex, videotaping sex [ Reply | More
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i asked if your DW is the only one you are sleeping with ? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:54 AM Flag
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yes [ Reply | More
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how many lovers did u have before DW ? [ Reply | More
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please the word lover is so repulsive! [ Reply | More
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better ?how many woman did you fu-k before DW [ Reply | More
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6 [ Reply | More
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wow, havent met many men with just 6... more like 60. where are you from state wise ? [ Reply | More
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are you bored at work or at home? do you have kids? how many? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:44 AM Flag
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bored at work, 3 sons [ Reply | More
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wow. what do you do for a living? do you live in the city? [ Reply | More
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We live in the suburbs and I am a lawyer [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:55 AM Flag
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do you have sex with other woman now ? ever ? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:50 AM Flag
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I have a question: how often do you jack it? My dh masturbates like 3x a week, which I think is gross and compulsive. [ Reply | More
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np: you do? i've sure had weeks when i've done it that often [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 12:27 PM Flag
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DW and I have sex 2-3 times a week, I usually masturabate maybe once a week. The sex allows me to not have to. But I know on weeks where we don't have sex that much (for a variety of reasons, mainly business travel for me), it's usually 2-3 times a week for masturbation. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 12:27 PM Flag
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'not to have to' is interesting. are you bored enough to know learn to cyber? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 10.03.08, 07:58 AM Flag
[ - ] Anyone been to the Great Exuma Four Seasons? Is it worth the $$? Looking to go with a 3 1/2 year old and a 1 year old. TIA! 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 07.02.08, 11:31 AM Flag
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WE went when it first opened and the beach is great. There's really nothing on the island but it's a four season and lovely. Very kid friendly. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:36 AM Flag
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dh and I are headed there next week - "watch" your post and i'll reply when we're back! we've heard great things about it! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:41 AM Flag
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Back from Four Seasons Great Exuma. I have to say - we hated it! I'm not sure what it was, but there was a terrible vibe from the moment we landed. It wasn't up to "four seasons" par like we expected. We are used to the Carribean and the 'laid back' lifestyle - which is great, but just something about it wasn't exciting. We ended up leaving and going to Eleuthera (which is our FAVORITE island, mainly Pineapple Fields!!!). There were a ton of families with children there, and ample cabanas for shade. The menu was okay - they did offer kids menus in 2 of the 3 restaurants. I'm not sure what you look for in a vacation, but this was definitely not the place for me and dh! GOod luck! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.21.08, 08:05 AM Flag
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Thanks for the recap! Sorry to hear the Four Seasons was a bust. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 07:03 PM Flag
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np: We didn't hate it but I agree it's not up to the Four Seasons standard. Service was spotty and really nothing to do outside of the resort (which was fine with us but just fyi). For the four days we stayed, it was fine, though overpriced for the level of service, amenities, etc. Very kid friendly, though -- everyone there was either pregnant or traveling with small kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 07:15 PM Flag
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We went when it first opened and it was a lovely facility but the service was AWFUL! We ended up demanding a huge discount, which they gave us because they were so much at fault. Having said that, someone in my office went in Dec with older kids and loved it. We went to Four Seasons in Puerta Vallarta...lovely. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.24.08, 07:05 PM Flag
[ - ] Brother just built a Beach home and we will be visiting in August. Please recommend a nice gift to bring. Not food or drink. tia. 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:31 AM Flag
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Beach Towels? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:31 AM Flag
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A good thought, but do not expect they will go to the beach-as crazy at it sounds. No kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:33 AM Flag
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Even if they don't go to the beach, towels are always good. Or else, one of those sets of pitcher/glasses from Williams Sonoma that are that hard plastic, good for outdoors [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:41 AM Flag
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NP: beach hosue owner...towles are good for guests [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 03:33 PM Flag
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"vacation" type games. set of martini glasses [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:35 AM Flag
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book of the month club? It's always nice to have something to read [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:41 AM Flag
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hammock and stand [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 12:06 PM Flag
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hurricane lamp [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 12:42 PM Flag
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magazine subscriptions for fun summer reading magazines to have around the house; beach towels (maybe monogrammed); beach chairs; outdoor platters/plates/cups; grill set. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 12:52 PM Flag
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Some good down pillows, really great knives, plain white bath towels, ice cream bowls form crate and barrel [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 03:32 PM Flag
[ - ] Next week I am meeting with the school assistant principal to tell her what classes and teachers my children need to be in. I will outline what I want and what I expect my childrne to be given next year. 20 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:28 AM Flag
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still bored huh? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:28 AM Flag
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I am serious. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:30 AM Flag
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I'll bite, which school will do this for you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:31 AM Flag
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Brookside Place School in Cranford, NJ.....the active parents (you know the ones who are important, volunteer in the PTA and otherwise show they actually care about their children) can get anything we want. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:32 AM Flag
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I would hate to work at the school! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:35 AM Flag
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why is that? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:36 AM Flag
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entitled parents who think that their dc deserve special treatment. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:37 AM Flag
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this post says it all [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:35 AM Flag
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The parents who are active in the PTA should get more, I mean we care about our children and about the school. So if our kids want a good teacher or the lead in the play or anything else, they should get it. The other mothers are teh ones who refuse to be involved and obviously really don't care about their children. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:37 AM Flag
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Some parents have to work [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:38 AM Flag
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if they truly cared about their children they'd find a way. Either quit their jobs or get involved parttime. We have mothers who are involved around their jobs. Parents who do not volunteer in PTA activities do not care abotu the school and their kids and their children should not get anything special. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:40 AM Flag
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Some job are more flexible than others. You need a reality check. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:40 AM Flag
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People can find ways to work around this. At Brookside we pride ourselves on our closeknit group of families and our great volunteer parents. In fact I do not let my children socialize with the children of parents who do not volunteer. That way they know the importance of involved parents. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:44 AM Flag
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My child is the one going to school not me. I do not feel the need to follow my child around all day. I would rather them be independent and leave the teachers to do the job that they were trained to do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:54 AM Flag
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you are insane and i feel bad for your kids [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:43 AM Flag
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ita [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:56 AM Flag
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ew - you're gross [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:38 AM Flag
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This is either a troll or truly warped person. Way to "volunteer", I mean extort! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:41 AM Flag
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I am a dedicated volunteer. The only person who would right this is a bitter person who thinks her career is more important than her children. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:44 AM Flag
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If you didn't think you could get preferential treatment for your child I think you might not be so keen on volunteering. I bet the teachers love you! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:56 AM Flag
[ - ] Does Spence publish their college exmissions anywhere? Can't find it on their website. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 07.02.08, 11:27 AM Flag
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I went there. What do you want to know? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:27 AM Flag
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Just couldn't find their matriculation on the website. You know how other schools publish how many went to where from 2003-2007 or whatever. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:33 AM Flag
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strangely they don't - or didn't update them last year [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 03:44 PM Flag
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The 2002-2006 list is there. Look under FAQ. Although not listed, 2007 was equally impressive though slightly less than the record breaking 2006 year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 05:59 AM Flag
[ - ] The real deal on school zoning/residency: 30 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 07.02.08, 11:25 AM Flag
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A child's residence is usually the same as the residence of her parent or custodial parent. If school officials have doubts about custody or your proof of New York City residence, they can investigate (a "407 Investigation") to see if you are the child's sole caretaker or if you live where you say you do. During the investigation your child has a right to continue attending school, under the provisions of Chancellor's Regulation A-101 4.1. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:26 AM Flag
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If a child's parents are separated or divorced, the child attends school where the parent who has primary custody lives. If the custody is shared, the family may determine the child's official residence. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:26 AM Flag
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If a parent and child live with another family or relative and do not have a lease in their own name, they may request that the leaseholder write a letter stating that they live in that apartment. The school officials may check to see if the child actually lives at the given address – and may make a home visit to see if the child has clothes and toys at that address. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:26 AM Flag
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A child who is not residing with the custodial parent may be excluded from the school zoned for the area where she does live. If, for example, a student lives with her grandmother, but her father (who lives at another address) is still her parent -- meaning he is responsible for his daughter's welfare -- then his daughter does not have a right to attend the school in her grandmother's zone. Only if her father had abandoned her or was for some reason incapable of taking care of his daughter, would the grandmother's residence be the girl's residence and the place that determined her school zone. This policy was largely devised as a way to make sure that families were not letting their children move in with relatives as a way to take advantage of better schools in that zone. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:26 AM Flag
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Why is the student living with others? If the sole reason for living with others is to permit the student to attend a certain school or secure a transfer from his/her current school to another school for which he/she is not eligible, then the student’s residence is not established there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:32 AM Flag
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Students in grades K through 12 (not 1st grade anymore) who change residence residence within New York City are entitled to remain in their current school until completion of the terminal grade. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:28 AM Flag
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A student who registers or pre-registers for an elementary school must remain eligible to attend that school upon admission (first day of school). If he/she is no longer eligible to attend, the student will be transferred to a school for which he/she is eligible. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:30 AM Flag
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need to find a new hobby [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:30 AM Flag
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You could say that about anyone at UB, including yourself. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:34 AM Flag
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VERIFICATION OF RESIDENCY A. Proof of address must be provided when enrolling a student in school. The following documents may be used as proof of residency: 1. A telephone bill, cable bill, credit card bill, medical insurance card, or driver’s license is not acceptable proof of address. Proof of address may be verified by any two of the following: a. a residential utility bill (gas or electric) in the resident’s name issued by National Grid (formerly Keyspan), Con Edison, or the Long Island Power Authority (for the Rockaways) within the prior 60 days; b. documentation or letter on letterhead from a federal, state, or local government agency, including the IRS, the City Housing Authority, Human Resources Administration, the Administration for Children’s Services (ACS), or an ACS subcontractor indicating the resident’s name and address issued within the prior 60 days; c. an original lease agreement, deed or mortgage statement for the residence; d. a current property tax bill for the residence; e. a water bill for the residence; f. official payroll documentation from an employer issued within the past 60 days such as a form submitted for tax withholding purposes or a payroll receipt. A letter on the employer’s letterhead is not adequate. None of the documents listed above will suffice alone. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:33 AM Flag
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Falsification and Investigation of Residency If there is a question about a student’s address or there is suspicion that a falsified address was used to register the student, the school must initiate an address verification investigation within 30 days of discovery of the problem. If it is determined that the student resides at an address that renders the student ineligible to attend his/her current school, the principal must provide the Attendance Content Expert of the ISC with the results of the investigation. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:34 AM Flag
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what does completion of terminal grade mean? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:47 AM Flag
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The last grade of the school or program they are enrolled it. Usually 5 for elementary, 8 for ms, 12 for high school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 12:18 PM Flag
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UGH! I hate you pathetic losers! Trying to harm children at your school. It is truly pathetic. You have become vigilantes, scratching out each others' eyes for the few crumbs that exist. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 02:10 PM Flag
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trying to harm kids? the lying creepy parents have to take responsibility for THEIR evil SELFISH actions. IF YOU CARE MOVE SOMEWHERE where you can send dc to a good school legitimately. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 03:12 PM Flag
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it is harming kids. I have no pony in the race, but I can distinguish raw insane aggression against dcs when I see it. you are a lunatic! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 03:37 PM Flag
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no one forced the parents to lie [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 05:43 PM Flag
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no, but your low level rage and behavior are disgusting. one day you will be faced with some difficulty, and when the wolves come to feed, you will hopefully remember your deeds. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:03 PM Flag
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No, you can't. Not at all. Because I'm the OP and you got my motivations completely, totally wrong. Perhaps you should look inside yourself and see why you're projecting your rage onto other people. Might I suggest some nice Zoloft or maybe a Prozac? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 06:23 AM Flag
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Oh, tell the truth. You lied your way into a spot for dc. There's no way you'd be so worked up unless the OP hit a nerve here. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 06:24 AM Flag
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If your child were in a classroom short on desks and books, and you knew that some of the students lived out of zone, what would you do? Send your child to school with his own chair? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:12 PM Flag
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oh, you aare being hysterical. no kid is without a place to sit. you exaggerate. even if you catch some, more willl come in. you will not catch them all, and the schools will be overcrowded despite your efforts. that is the reality. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:51 PM Flag
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np: In my child's middle school, they accounted for 32 students. When a 33rd was admitted, it took a while for another desk to be ordered, as well as an extra textbook, workbooks, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:57 PM Flag
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middle school is a different story. people are not lying to get into crappy, overcrowded MSs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 07:22 PM Flag
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yep. might as well keep the ones you know rather than risk a whole new crew. as long as there is a seat in a school, someone will figure out a way to fill it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 06:58 PM Flag
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Please tell me you have a good therapist on speed dial. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 10:39 AM Flag
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OP here. Y'all need to CALM DOWN. I am in no way advocating turning someone in. I know several families who cheated their way in, and would never say anything to anyone. It's not the child's fault, and I wouldn't want to hurt the child, no matter how I feel about the parents. However, I also have connections at the DOE. And I see lots of people here speculating on what is and isn't OK. There's no point speculating when the information is clearly out there, so I posted it to be helpful. This was geared to help people make choices, really informed choices, about methods to get their child into an out of zone school. I understand that UB is a bitchy place, so I also understand why the worst possible motives were attributed to me. But that isn't the case, so get over yourself. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 06:19 AM Flag
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Welcome to UB. The craziest people are the ones who run around accusing everyone else of being crazy/aggressive/angry/nuts. You just met one of them, obviously! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 07:56 AM Flag
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The info's out there, but I wouldn't say that the above was particularly clear. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 11:01 AM Flag
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I found this interesting. For all the bad information out there, it is nice to have the facts. Thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.03.08, 11:00 AM Flag
[ - ] Does your child know what to do in case their teacher gives birth or has a psychoic episode during class? 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:25 AM Flag
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yes, call a plumber [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:26 AM Flag
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Assume the tornado position under the desk. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:26 AM Flag
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of course! We go over emergency actions every morning before we leave the hosue [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:29 AM Flag
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What do these include? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:30 AM Flag
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oh you know - the usual - reciting emergency phone numbers (homeland security, our state senators, the priest of our parish), reviewing proper use of their portable defibrilators, how to set a bone and which local plants are edible etc etc [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:32 AM Flag
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What about a psychoic episode by the teacher. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:33 AM Flag
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oh - well, our parish priest is a trained psychotherapist and he would be able to tell them which antipsychotic drug they carry with them at all times would be most effective in that particular situation [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:39 AM Flag
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That's good prep, I mean yuo never know when the class will need to flee into the woods from terrorists and live there for a few days until the battle is over. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:33 AM Flag
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exactly! I'm so glad you understand! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 11:38 AM Flag
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