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[ - ] Does anyone know if it's true that the same thing has happened at PS 41 and 3 that happened at PS 234. That not every family in the catchment zone got a spot and some are now being assigned to random schools anywhere in the district? I have a friend who says she knows more than one family in this situation, but I haven't heard it from anywhere else. Can anyone verify? Sorry if this is a repost -- my first one didn't seem to show up. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.30.08, 01:02 PM Flag
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i heard that excess from ps 41 in the catchment got ps 3 but not random schools anywhere . . . . [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:11 PM Flag
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this is what i heard. i don't think anyone is being sent to a random school. don't forget 3 has more slots this year because they aren't taking dcs from out of the zone (they typically took quite a few). and this includes dcs in pre-k who thought once they were in, they were in. fwiw, everyone i know who fc'd 41 got in. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 04:01 PM Flag
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this is the case with the chinatown schools since many are pretty close by. at least principal of 130 tells you this-don't know anyone personally this happened to though [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:27 PM Flag
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The only thing I have read about 234 was a NY Times article saying some potential K kids MAY not be admitted. Do you have facts that kids are actually being sent to other schools? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:09 PM Flag
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yes, know 234 kids who didn't register in time who are being sent elsewhere [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:20 PM Flag
[ - ] PSA: Posting the number of students accepted to top colleges mens NOTHING if you don't post the number of students graduating overall in that class. Dalton has 127 dcs and 5 go to Yale but SS has 50 dcs and 5 go to Yale - see the difference? 17 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.30.08, 01:02 PM Flag
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oooohhhh. Whatever. My high school class had 5 go to Yale, 580 people in the class. Does that matter? But there were like 5 to every ivy school, duke, stanford, etc. So there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:03 PM Flag
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Ok there is something wrong with you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:05 PM Flag
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'so there'? 580 and only five to every ivy that is pretty a$$ poor in comparison to 50 dcs in a class 5 of whom go to yale 3 to princeton, 2 to harvard and one each to every other ivy college and the rest to top 20. So...medication for you? or just an abacus? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:06 PM Flag
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Public High School grad here with 650 in my graduating class. Thanks for making us all look like morons. Please think before you post next time. TIA [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:07 PM Flag
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np: But then again, I think comparing highly selective private school with suburban private HS which takes everyone who lives in the town is misleading. Half of those kids will not apply anywhere but community colleges or nearest state university. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:10 PM Flag
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It does. Your school sucked [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:09 PM Flag
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And clearly you were one of the 580 who didn't 'supplement' the poor education you were getting ;$ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:13 PM Flag
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"There were like five to every ivy school...' LOLOLOL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:14 PM Flag
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the whole thing really means nothing if you have the mindset that only 5 colleges matter. there are dozens of excellent colleges and universities and you have no idea where any of these kids applied, so it all really means nothing. Some kids actually only want to go to small liberal arts colleges and don't bother to apply to HYP even though they may well have been accepted had they applied. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:04 PM Flag
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Using HYP bec its the only terms these people understand [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:07 PM Flag
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but you sound so reasonable. What are you doing on UB? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:07 PM Flag
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What is SS? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:09 PM Flag
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single sex [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:12 PM Flag
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Dalton kids are more arty fartsy as some have said. They're more creative and many pursue creative fields. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:09 PM Flag
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If that were true of all school stereotypes every Chapin girl would go to Bryn Mawr and every Brearley girl to RISD [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:11 PM Flag
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Did not think Brearley girls were all that creative. Maybe more into other subjects, but [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:14 PM Flag
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I think all the dcs in all of th schools are pretty much the same [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:27 PM Flag
[ - ] Help! I dont have a clue on how to travel with a 10 month baby come Christmas. Dont I need a resort with a little kitchen or a minifridge for food/formula? We need a vacation but I dont know where to even look. DH thinks Villas are unsafe. Any reccos? 36 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 12:52 PM Flag
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what is unsafe about a villa? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 12:54 PM Flag
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you have to explain why villas are unsafe. You need to have your own space/kitchen, etc. Villa sounds great to me [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 12:54 PM Flag
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all villas are unsafe? This seems a little dramatic. In an ideal world, you will need at least a minifridge and a big walk-in closet so you can put dbs crib somewhere and still keep the lights on, etc in your room. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 12:54 PM Flag
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Have the pack n play and happy to leave in our bedroom. He thinks there is no security..refuses to go to: Jamaica, DR, PR. Needs to have golf. Thinking Barbados. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 12:55 PM Flag
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what time does db go to sleep? how could that possibly work? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 12:56 PM Flag
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np we have stayed in a hotel room with DD when she was a baby. We put the PnP in the closet or behind a sofa etc. Didn't always have a fridge either. Sometimes travel with an ice chest. Hotels always have ice machines. Not a big deal [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 12:58 PM Flag
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np: Plenty of people have their child sleep in their room every night. And many families share one room on vacation. Multiple rooms or suites gets expensive very fast. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 12:58 PM Flag
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Right. How could I put DB at 10 months in own room? He can sleep through TV, sex, etc. Already has. LOL. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 12:59 PM Flag
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DH sounds like a freak. Just take him to florida and be done with it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 12:57 PM Flag
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We ALWAYS go to Florida. Stay with his mom. Ugh. So sick of it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 12:58 PM Flag
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send him and DB to his mom and you go somewhere fun! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:06 PM Flag
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Shame he is writing off entire countries/islands. The Ritz in Jamaica sounds like exactly what you wwant. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 12:57 PM Flag
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They have a fridge in the room? He's a fool - I know that. :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 12:59 PM Flag
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They always bring me: a crib, crib linen, a fridge, a high chair, a baby tub, and a gate for the bathroom. They also wash all the bottles, prepare baby food, and do anything else I need. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:01 PM Flag
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At the ritz in Jamaica? GET OUT! Totally calling. Screw DH. Like I'll get a room 6 months out... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:02 PM Flag
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They are wonderful. They will bend over backwards for you. I asked them to cook and mash a sweet potato, they do. The next day, they have an assortment of veggies for me to chose from. PERFECT. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:05 PM Flag
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Or Half Moon in Jamaica. Very secure - [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 11:30 AM Flag
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ita. you cant just have 1 room and no place to put db?!? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 12:56 PM Flag
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Why can't db stay in the room? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 12:59 PM Flag
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your db can stay asleep at night if you have the tv on, talking, lights on, wandering around him, etc? Mine is a great sleeper but not if he sees us wandering around the room, that's for sure [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:02 PM Flag
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So you buy your infant their own room on a vacation? That is insanity. We don't shut down the house to give db total darkness and silence at nighttime. So no problems on vacation. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:07 PM Flag
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ditto ditto ditto! My SIL did that. Everyone had to be silent when her kids napped or the world came to an end! Silly. My DD slept through all sorts of things [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:12 PM Flag
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oooh, you sound like my SIL. so righteous and judgmental. all kids are different, please give her a break, since i'm sure the only reason she insisted on quiet was because SHE wanted one, too! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 03:47 PM Flag
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I just dont get how that works. my ds cant sleep unless its totally dark, etc, and pretty silent, so that would mean, basically we do nothing after 7:30. not much of a vacation for me., but I guess other dbs are different [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:03 PM Flag
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:05 PM Flag
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So we all know who is in control in your house! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:08 PM Flag
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so because my son needs a dark quiet room to sleep he controls me? thats a little extreme, dont you think? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:10 PM Flag
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np nope. Seems pretty spot on to me [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:12 PM Flag
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AHH. I just need a place to go on vacation. DH and I really need it. Only go away once a year. Even an all -inclusive (dear god.) anyone? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:16 PM Flag
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No. You created a child that can only sleep when it is dark and silent. Which leads me to believe that whenever he went to sleep, you did whatever was necessary to give him a dark and silent environment. You reap what you sow. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:15 PM Flag
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I live on the 4th floor on the UES on 2nd ave. how silent do you really think it is. And yes, he needs darkness to sleep, and I prefer not to sleep in teh same room with him because its more restful for all of us. so shoot me [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:38 PM Flag
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NP - oh please....you are being so silly - if you have no vacation suggestions, go pick a real fight - just listen to yourself. As for vacation suggestions, op, I have none and think that Christmas is a nutty time to travel - do you have other options timing-wise? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 11:33 AM Flag
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oh my goodness you are just a witch. what is wrong with you? please just go away. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 03:51 PM Flag
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don't listen to these freaks. they probably let their babies cry it out when they were 8 weeks old. my kids are like yours and we are quite in control, thanks very much. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 03:51 PM Flag
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most hotels have a mini bar that you can ask be emptied out and use it for bottles, etc. when you say a villa is unsafe, do you mean AT a resort or the idea of renting an idependent house? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 11:27 AM Flag
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Ok, I have a lot to say on this topic, because I've done it a few times now and had the same concerns, as well as the same crazy, paranoid hubby! I kind of agree with your DH about the Villas, unless they're on the property of a nice resort. We did this at 4 Seasons Nevis and felt very secure. Having said that, babyproofing an entire villa would be difficult, but the kitchen could be indispensable. First of all on the plane, one word...Benadryl. Loved it. He slept a good portion of the flights both from NY-CA as well as CA-Hawaii, and we tried to schedule flights during his typical naptime. I am also someone who "created" a child who enjoys darkness and relative quiet, so I was freaked out about where he would sleep and what DH and I would do once he was down. The first excursion to the Ritz Carlton, Laguna Niguel was a JOKE. DS slept in the (huge) bathroom in the hotel crib starting at 8pm, so DH and I had to pee and brush before bed in the LOBBY bathroom!! The Ritz was amazing between the baby amenities, baby-proffing and fast room service for meals and bottles, but nothing could really solve the sleeping issue. I wised up the 2nd half of the trip to the 4 Seasons Maui and we got a suite with a separate livingarea/bedroom. This was the BEST decision! We could put DS down for the night, but still had our own bedroom and bathroom so we could watch TV, have sex, eat etc w/o disturbing him. We were there with the entire family so we even got nights out while my Mom or MIL babysat in the bedroom where they could read, watch TV etc. while DS slept in the livingroom. Nomatter where he slept, in the bathroom, or the expansive livingroom, he slept through the night and was fine, it was US that suffered depending. I have friends that have also put the hotel crib inside a big closet, and that would also solve the bathroom issue, as well as be a lot cheaper than getting a suite. Either way, if you're staying at one of the nicer resorts, the eating/bottle thing will be a breeze as they know what to expect and will typically bend over backwards to help. The 4 Seasons even set up pack n play's by the pool or beach so DS could nap during the day! Can't beat that! Bottom line is, try to enjoy, but def. plan ahead so you CAN enjoy. There's nothing worse on a vacation than a jet-lagged, cranky, overtired baby. Sometimes I wonder if we should give up on big vacations with the kids until they're older? Sure would save money and stress! Good luck to you! AM [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.02.08, 03:43 PM Flag
[ - ] Where can I get a great, skillful prenatal massage in Manhattan? 17 wks pg with twins and suffering... 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 06.30.08, 12:51 PM Flag
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My experiences at the specifically "prenatal" places have been bad. I keep meaning to try Equinox b/c I like their regular sports massages and they have a prenatal offering on their menu. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:01 PM Flag
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Laurie Dawson on the UWS. She has special training in prenatal. She is incredible. I had horrible sciatica when pregnant. She saved me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:13 PM Flag
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I don't know, but I would recommend that you also see a chiropractor--saved me when I was pg [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 05:15 PM Flag
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Dr. Weinrib @ Body Central has great masseurs. I did chiro for sciatica and had prenatal massage. was fabulous. cured in 3 visits. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 07:23 PM Flag
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Medical Massage Group-- ask for Dana-- not sure if she still works there [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 07:25 PM Flag
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prenatal yoga can be really helpful. mia at lila wellness is amazing [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 07:26 PM Flag
[ - ] Help! I' 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 12:49 PM Flag
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somebody call 911, this poster is in some sort of trouble!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 12:57 PM Flag
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snort! Did OMG OMG mom really have an emergency? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:10 PM Flag
[ - ] Single Mom here and looking to make some extra money. I have my first meeting with someone to walk their dogs. Is there anything special I can say? I'me experiencd. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 12:49 PM Flag
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just try to seem sane and relaxed and normal [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 12:55 PM Flag
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just act like you really love the dogs. Talk about how cute they are etc. It's just like babies - people love you if you love their pets or children [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 12:55 PM Flag
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Thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 12:58 PM Flag
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How about saying you love taking on long extended leash free walks at the dog run and that you bring toys like balls? That sounds impressive! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:04 PM Flag
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Leash free is tricky in nyc, the balls are a good idea thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:09 PM Flag
[ - ] Pregnant and craving a turkey sandwich on pita bread. Can anyone suggest a good place on the UWS? Thanks! 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 12:48 PM Flag
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i wish. i am in the same boat! can't find one to save my life! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.31.08, 05:30 PM Flag
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uh, the supermarket? buy the ingredients and slap that puppy together your lazy self! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 08.31.08, 05:33 PM Flag
[ - ] I have th edetails of HM's 2008 college placement if anyone is interested 54 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.30.08, 12:47 PM Flag
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Yes, please! How many students got into Devry and how many into the University of West Virginia? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 12:48 PM Flag
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zero [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 12:49 PM Flag
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Bummer [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 12:49 PM Flag
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I am [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 12:48 PM Flag
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what colleges? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 12:49 PM Flag
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Seven Sisters [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 12:50 PM Flag
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Duke 3 Dartmouth 7 U of Michigan 7 Yale 9 Columbia 12 Princeton 3 Stanford 3 MIT 2 Harvard 8 Brown 2 Cornell 11 Upenn 12 U of Chicago 1 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 12:58 PM Flag
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OK...none of those are Seven Sisters [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 12:59 PM Flag
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shhh! she's on a roll [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:02 PM Flag
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Who are the 7 sisters? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:02 PM Flag
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Wellesley, Smith, Mount Holyoke, Bryn Mawr, Barnard, Radcliffe, and Vassar [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:03 PM Flag
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I don't think Vassar is seven sisters... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:09 PM Flag
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Yes, it is. Vassar was the only Seven Sisters college to go co-ed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:11 PM Flag
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Vassar is a sister. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:12 PM Flag
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As a sister, vassar is no longer one of us. We have disowned her for her bisexuality. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:47 PM Flag
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Lol! I went to Vassar. We considered ourselves sisters. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:00 AM Flag
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And how many dcs in the total class? we want percentages of top 10 colleges not bs numbers [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:08 PM Flag
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But how are we defining top 10? Amherst or Williams are amazing colleges. But would be stifling for a student who would thrive at Cornell or Johns Hopkins. How do we define the top 10 while making sure that we have a list that is inclusive of environments suited for all top students? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:11 PM Flag
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oh gimme a break. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:15 PM Flag
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What? I had tremendous pressure to attend a H/P/Y because it would make the school look better. Never mind that Sophie Davis was a much better program for me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:17 PM Flag
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So true. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:00 AM Flag
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Barnard 2 Bryn Mawr 1 Swarthmore 1 Amherst 1 Wesleyan 1 Williams 1 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:11 PM Flag
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Barnard BWAHAHAHAHAHAA are we counting that as a real school now? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:16 PM Flag
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IT was a reply to the 7 sisters poster. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:17 PM Flag
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another idiot heard from ! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:47 PM Flag
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what's your beef with barnard ? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:53 PM Flag
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excuse me??? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 02:32 PM Flag
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Because this is the real world and there is a LIST of the top colleges. Next question. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:29 PM Flag
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No. There are LISTS of top schools. There are Top National Universities, Top National Liberal Arts Colleges, Top Art Schools, Top Business Colleges, Top Regional Schools, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:35 PM Flag
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When I was in HS, we were given lists by interest. One list for Research Universities, one list for liberal arts colleges, a separate list of top public schools, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:38 PM Flag
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anyone going to washU? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 07:12 AM Flag
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Yes, please... very interested. We are considering it next year for db. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 12:55 PM Flag
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np; HM is a big school. Over 100 seniors. Not sure by how much. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:13 PM Flag
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HM's PR dept is in full swing today trying to fight back from the horrendous publicity of that NY Magazine article in the Spring. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:02 PM Flag
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Anyone has any idea where Spitzer's DD ended up going? I hope she did ok after this whole fiasco. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:15 PM Flag
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it was in the NYPost article [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:17 PM Flag
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Which one, do you have a link? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:25 PM Flag
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^^^never mind got it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:42 PM Flag
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Any HM graduates who have no desire to go to college? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:30 PM Flag
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I can tell you that in my year 37 kids went to Ivy schools. Hope it keeps up by the time my son and daughter graduate. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:52 PM Flag
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Doesn't that depend more on your child and his interests than what school he went to for K-12? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:53 PM Flag
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It depends on everything, and though your kids' interests and abilities (and luck) have a lot to with it, the school they go plays a big role as well. I know it did in my case (Williams College) and in my brother's case (UPenn) and in my husbands (Columbia). Not sure we would have gotten into these schools if we would have gone to a random public school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:56 PM Flag
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of course you would have [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 02:09 PM Flag
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I would like to think so but I would be kidding myself. When applying to these over-subscribed schools every little thing counts. I certainly did not have the best grades or test scores, nor was a stand-out athlete. In my case it was certainly the entire package - the school being one of the main part of it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 02:12 PM Flag
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ok. you are the perfect candidate for private school. Just throw your money at them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 02:20 PM Flag
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That is exactly how I see it - throwing money away. And I am sure everyone else that went to private school sees it the same way. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 02:22 PM Flag
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OP: 80 DCs in a class of 166 went to top 15 Nat'l Univ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:57 PM Flag
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sorry 83 out of 166 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 02:02 PM Flag
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That is an amazing statistic, but I feel like the honors kids at top public HS might also do very well. It's like just honors-level kids? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 02:11 PM Flag
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I went to a public school I would estimate that the top 20% was admitted to top schools. Many chose to go to less prestigious schools for scholarships though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 02:22 PM Flag
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That compares to almost 70% of kids from some of these top private schools that go to a top 25 college. Even some of the best public school in the area like Bronxville are not even close in the % of kids that get into to 25 universities. Its does not mean that no kids get in though - even 20% is a decent number. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 02:28 PM Flag
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Part of the reason so many students from private schools go to top colleges is because no one lets them apply to schools outside some magical list of schools. My friends daughter wanted to apply to a few liberal arts colleges in the midwest with great writing programs. No one would support her. So she went to Brown, and dropped out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 02:31 PM Flag
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The points was that they can get into the schools. I am sure that happens, but it is the exception rather than the rule. Kids are encouraged to apply to some long-shots, some realistic choices and some safeties. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 02:34 PM Flag
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What use is it to get a kid into a school where they would be miserable? I could have gotten into the University of Wisconsin. But I would have been miserable there. I went to Bryn Mawr and loved it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 02:36 PM Flag
[ - ] I took a sick day today. Fever, cough, sore throat, etc. DH just told me that because I was home all day, he will work late. Duh...I need help tonight! 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 12:47 PM Flag
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why did'nt you just tell him? I know how you feel though.......r/a [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 12:59 PM Flag
[ - ] anyone get diagnosed with lymes disease? dr called to say bw came back positive and have an apt tomorrow. What is the usual course of treatment? 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 12:46 PM Flag
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antibiotics [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 12:47 PM Flag
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IV or just regular? i googled it and i read that it was IV and a hospital stay. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 12:48 PM Flag
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I think that the hospital stay is only if it is really bad. My cousin had it earlier this year and just had regular antibiotics [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 12:49 PM Flag
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thank you! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 12:51 PM Flag
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np: Most cases are just two weeks of oral antibiotics. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:03 PM Flag
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I had IV antibiotics for one week (I was too sick to be home) followed by a month of oral antibiotics. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 12:52 PM Flag
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I had a REALLY bad case. In my case I was temporarily paralyzed as it attacked a key nerve. I had daily IVs for 30 days, which I self adminstered and had a visiting nurse help 1x per week. It was beyond scary. If you are not feeling well after the initial course of antibiotics SEE AN EXPERT. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 12:58 PM Flag
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^^^also, make sure the lab runs both the lyme titer AND the Western blot and these tests should be rerun after treatment AT THE SAME LAB to get accurate monitoring. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 12:59 PM Flag
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np: I was also really sick from Lyme. 6 months of IV antibiotics, multiple hospital stays, nearly had a pacemaker put it (started improving days before the surgery, made them wait since it would have been permanent). We are a very small percentage of people who get it - more than 90% of people just need two weeks of oral antibiotics. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:05 PM Flag
[ - ] Okay okay so all I ever hear is how superior Brearley is. Friend of a friend went there and sure she is v. smart but you know what not rounded at all! In your face, political lefty, always serious and in a way f$^%up. 21 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.30.08, 12:42 PM Flag
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Do you realize you sound crazy? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 12:44 PM Flag
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I know people like that who went to public and parochial school as well. What's your point. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 12:45 PM Flag
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see "stereotypes" thread from a couple of weeks ago. You've hit Brearly square in the bulls-eye. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 12:46 PM Flag
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^ Brearley [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 12:46 PM Flag
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wow. you are an idiot. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 12:52 PM Flag
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what year did you graduate from there? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 12:53 PM Flag
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I didn't. Do you honestly think brearley's reputation is built only on the shoulders of people who went there? again, idiot. not any better than the other two ss tt but not at all what you describe [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 12:55 PM Flag
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"in your face.... always serious and in a way f$^%up" hmmmm [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 12:56 PM Flag
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how long did you beg admission to take your dd before they let the door hit your ass on the way out? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 12:58 PM Flag
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lol, you really take things on anonymous chat boards seriously don't you? Q: How many Brearley grads does it take to screw in a light bulb? A: F&%# you, you stupid bitch! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:05 PM Flag
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Ooohhh, if you say anything negative about Brearley, all the crazy B moms come out to flame you. They're a bit nutty. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:07 PM Flag
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Wow. Now I really want DD to go there. Sounds like it isn't a bastion of kids of nouveau riche, Republican IB dads. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:11 PM Flag
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There are some of those there as well. Great school academically, some think it is the best, others do not. But is a great school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:25 PM Flag
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So the million dollar question, how many girls is Brearley sending to HYP this year? -:) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:14 PM Flag
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Could find out but it is too time consuming :-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:17 PM Flag
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Like 40% to ivy and two or three to Harvard [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:18 PM Flag
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Just two to Harvard? That's lame. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:21 PM Flag
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Yep! lame! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:30 PM Flag
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How many Brearley girls won Intel competition? National math, computer sci, or other competitions? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:25 PM Flag
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LOLOLOLOL I love state educated people, they are so cute [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:31 PM Flag
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Yep, there you might it. Brearley nutso. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 01:49 PM Flag
[ - ] OMG enough with the two names, the native language name and the americanized name. You are confusing your non ethnic american friends! 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 12:38 PM Flag
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itd. Everyone in my family has a Yiddish name and an English name. We aren't confused and we have a very clear sense of identity. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 12:43 PM Flag
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