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[ - ] I bought a rug from Pottery Barn for DD's bdrm and to my dismay, it smells like burnt rubber. Has anyone else had this problem with Pottery Barn rugs? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 02:04 PM Flag
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My friend did. The store where she bought it was very unhelpful (wanted her to pay to send it back to them at great cost) so she complained to headquarters and eventually they refunded her. She was told there had been a problem with a batch of rugs but it was harmless. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 02:06 PM Flag
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When I go into Pottery Barn stores, the rug section always smells like burnt rubber. So, it must not be just a batch. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 02:08 PM Flag
[ - ] Was in a Whole Foods parking lot today and a woman was asking a young woman for directions. The girl - with a friend - sent the woman in a total opposite direction and as she pulled away they started laughing. When did this nastiness between people become fun ? What would make a person do that to someone ? Call me Pollyanna, but I was floored. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 01:55 PM Flag
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ITA with you. Pretty nasty. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 01:59 PM Flag
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ugh that pisses me off. That little bitch must be so miserable that she needs to make others just to get her jollies off. Even as a kid I was never mean to ppl [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 03:06 PM Flag
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I feel sorry for ignorant people like that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 12:55 PM Flag
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she's just a mean person. i'm sure she always will be too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 06:19 PM Flag
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This is why I'll never live in the 'burbs... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 06:06 PM Flag
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It's called boondoggle. Very popular in Boston. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.01.08, 06:20 PM Flag
[ - ] What is the best public middle school in downtown? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.29.08, 01:39 PM Flag
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I know Nest is considered one of them. What else? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 01:43 PM Flag
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Upper Lab [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 02:04 PM Flag
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Is Lab only middle school, or MS-HS? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 02:05 PM Flag
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HS also [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 02:19 PM Flag
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I thought most desireble HS in downtown is Styv. High. But they are HS. only, right? So Many Upper Lab kids go to Styv. for HS? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 04:16 PM Flag
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some do. some stay at Upper Lab. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 04:28 PM Flag
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Which school has better college exmissions(Sty. or Upper Lab)? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 06:16 PM Flag
[ - ] ds throwing up can't keep anything down. what to give him? 16 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 01:14 PM Flag
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some clear-ish liquid with electrolites and make him comfortable. I'm sorry... ick. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 01:18 PM Flag
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whatever he can tolerate - just not juices or gatorade. Too much sugar. If he likes milk, try skim - my DS always drinks whole milk, but can't tolerate the fat when sick and vomits it up. Skim milk works like a charm and he usually keeps it down. GL! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 01:18 PM Flag
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actually, mine do fine with the original Gatorade. They don't love the flavor, but it usually stays down and I don't really think sugar is a bad thing here. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 01:22 PM Flag
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Disagree completely - gatorade is not good for your child when they are sick. (It's also awful for them when they're well). The sugar in Gatorade and any other sugary drink actually draws out more water from your child's body, making the dehydration worse. (This is why sugary drinks are not thirst quenching even when you're well. They can actually reduce the amount of H2O in your body.) Pedialyte, IMO, is absolutley awful. My kids have never, ever drank it for me, so I use the Pedialyte ice pops, very diluted 100% juice or skim milk. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 01:37 PM Flag
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than why do sports teams all rehydrate with gatorade and drinks like them ? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 01:38 PM Flag
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Athletes should always be fully hydrated prior to an athletic competition, preferably with water. During competition, an athlete sweats and loses electrolytes and fluid. If they consume large amounts of water, their electrolytes may be off. Also, athletes can use the sugar from the gatorade to maintain optimal performance. However, we're talking about little kids here who are vomiting and already in a state of dehydration. Gatorade will only hasten dehydration. Pedialyte is always the first option, but like I said, it's pretty disgusting. Pediapops work better. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 01:47 PM Flag
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thanks. i like the science of why things work and do not work. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 01:48 PM Flag
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MILK you give them MILK [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 01:39 PM Flag
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i have never heard this. DH is an MD and has never suggestion this for our DC. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 01:42 PM Flag
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^^ meant "suggested" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 01:42 PM Flag
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Skim milk. My DC does not like to drink anything but while milk, and cried for hours, in between vomiting, for milk. I called my pediatrician, and she said to try skim milk. I gave him an ounce at a time, and he kept it down. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 01:55 PM Flag
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The advice I've always heard and followed is NO MILK. Severe gastroenteritis can cause short-term lactose intolerance. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 01:45 PM Flag
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My 18 m/o DS only drinks whole milk. He hates water and juice, refused Pedialyte and Pedipops. My pediatrician suggested skim milk when DS had a bout of gastroenteritis, and guess what, it worked. DS kept the skim milk down. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 01:50 PM Flag
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Advice the OP can use: Pedialyte by the dropperful. If he won't take pedialyte straight, try mixing it with apple juice. If he won't take that, watery apple juice is better than nothing. The big problem here is dehydration. He can go without food for a couple days. Start with one dropperful every five minutes. If he can tolerate that, then increase the frequency to two minutes, then increase the amount. This is hard, but a trip to the ER is harder. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 01:47 PM Flag
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The Pediapop advice above is good, too, once he can hold down a few dropperfuls. It might come too fast if his stomach isn't quite ready. I kept my DD out of the hospital when she had a stomach flu for four straight days. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 01:56 PM Flag
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Rice Milk unflavored and make ice pops with red zinger tea and honey. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 08:39 PM Flag
[ - ] Is Sadie a nickname? 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 01:14 PM Flag
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ugly name [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 01:14 PM Flag
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OP - ummm, that wasn't the question. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 01:19 PM Flag
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yeah I know. still ugly though [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 04:47 PM Flag
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I remember a song, "Sad Sadie, the lavatory lady. Chief engineer of the public can. She picks up all the papers and she picks up all the towels and she listens to the rumblings of the customers bowels." But I don't know if it is a nickname ! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 01:17 PM Flag
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No. I had two kids in my class at school called Sadie - UK [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 01:20 PM Flag
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my baby book says it is derived from Sarah. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 01:20 PM Flag
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Yes. I am a Sarah and I've heard that. . . but it's really an archaic nn for Sarah, as is Sally. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 04:35 PM Flag
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Cute name, and it belongs to a cute baby that I know. Her dad is British. Sexy Sadie! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 01:50 PM Flag
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yes. Cute, too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 02:32 PM Flag
[ - ] I am here at home *hoping* that the au pair stays out until at least my DH comes home. There has to be a conversation about how we want her to leave, but I cannot face it alone. He's a much better "bad cop". If she comes in, do I pretend all is well, hide in my room, what ?! I know I should be stronger, but I am a total wus right now ! 29 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 01:09 PM Flag
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why do you want her to leave? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 01:11 PM Flag
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I posted yesterday and don't want to bore you, but she is just not into it and I have tried and tried, but I now feel almost "used". She does everything to the lowest standards, is regularly moody,and I feel my kids deserve someone better. They deserve someone who wants to get to know them, play with them, etc. We have had good au pairs in the past, and she is just not cut out for this. I can't stand having under my roof someone who genuinely doesn't like living with us. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 01:13 PM Flag
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If you see her you can say that you need to talk to her as your situation has changed and you will need to let her go. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 01:22 PM Flag
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I know I SHOULD do that. I just loathe (is there an 'e' on that ?) a confrontation like that. Where she will go I do not know and neither will she - meaning what family she will be re-matched to - and I'm about to put a whole lot of uncertainty and fear on someone. I hate that... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 01:24 PM Flag
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actually, I think that you really need to have this conversation with the au pair service first. If you've already decided, let them deal with her, that's what you paid them for. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 01:29 PM Flag
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I have spoken with them and they want to speak with me tomorrow. It's tonight that has me hiding like a little girl ! And why should I be nervous about this !? This 19 year old girl acts as if being here with my DC is like a root canal ! She has been treated to to four great vacations, given a car, a phone, and a lot of care and understanding and she somehow believes that she is better than this job and was duped into becoming an au pair. Her laziness is incredible and I should be eagerly awaiting her return so I can address it, yet I am not... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 01:33 PM Flag
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that's the key, get yourself worked up so you don't care about her feelings as much. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 01:34 PM Flag
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but I do care for some reason. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 01:35 PM Flag
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or just recognize that you married dh because opposites attract, I'm sure you have talents that he doesn't have, and let him deal with it when he gets home. Just ignore her until then. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 01:36 PM Flag
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I think that is what I must do. Thank you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 01:37 PM Flag
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Good luck! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 01:38 PM Flag
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(Yes, it's loathe.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 01:59 PM Flag
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thank you again ! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 02:03 PM Flag
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Why do you have to tell her tonight? Why not just tell her tomorrow morning or else just let the agency deal with it? I bet she's unhappy too and will be glad to be told to leave. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 01:54 PM Flag
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I do not have to tell her tonight. It's just that awkward moment when she enters... pretending that all is good or the same or whatever... I don't believe she'll be happy really to go though. I think she sees how hard other au pairs work and all they are asked to do and it is a cakewalk here. I believe that she is taking advantage of that but still a self-satisfied entitled teen who will be a bit shocked. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 01:57 PM Flag
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Eh, just ignore her then. Just think about the excellent lesson you are teaching her -- long term. :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 01:58 PM Flag
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yes. DH said that some au pairs are great young women who see the bigger world and just want to embrace it. She's a simple girl who has no concept that you actually have to work for what you want and none of us "deserve" anything. I spoke with my 9 year old this morning and he said he would be sad to see her go, but it would be nice to have an au pair who liked him ! I almost cried. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 02:05 PM Flag
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Wow. She needs to go. I would play normal tonight and let the agency deal with it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 02:09 PM Flag
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OP thank you. I think it may be the best answer. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 02:10 PM Flag
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that is so sad. I can't believe that after that, you're not angry enough to get in her face. That sends any sympathy I had for her out the door. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 02:10 PM Flag
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I think she has just been so disinterested in being an au pair and I thought they were just getting along OK but that she was neither very creative nor very ambitious. Now I know she's lazy and disinterested. When I did flip out this AM my DH talked me off the ledge and I just became 100% committed to ending this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 02:17 PM Flag
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So scared that I will be you in a few months. We just said yes to an au pair and will be moving forward on having an au pair for the first time ever. I am terrified. Experiences seem to be good or the most awful ever. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 02:17 PM Flag
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OP Our experiences before this have all been great. I think that with this girl I was so eager to get an Italian speaker that I stupidly didn't follow all of my usual rules. It is partially my own fault, but mostly hers ! GL with yours ! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 02:19 PM Flag
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thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 02:22 PM Flag
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My only advice to you would be to be totally upfront in the beginning and do not hesitate to tell her all that you expect for fear of overloading her. In my experience, let it all out in the beginning (Each day we expect this, this is how I would like the laundry for DB done, if this, than this) and everyone is happier for it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 02:24 PM Flag
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Don't worry, if you have a good agency they will find you a new girl right away if for some reason the first one doesn't work out. I've had about 8 au pairs and would say half were blah but half were fantastic & I still keep in regular contact with 3 of them (even going to visit them in their home country) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 07:04 PM Flag
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I feel for you-just not in the way you might expect. Your kids come first and you are the employer; there is no reason to consider this an unpleasant confrontation. I do think it's fair and important that you AND your partner sit down with her and let her know that you've conversed w/ the service. She's 19- she'll bounce back and her next position isn't your concern, really; your family's is. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 03:26 PM Flag
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ps If you have some sort of emotion invested in this girl's welfare, then you should let her know where she fell short and in some of the ways. Perhaps she'll get some important insight to bring to her next situation or realize this type of gig isn't for her; It really sounds as if it isn't. Remember you aren't fostering this girl-you hired her and it was simply a poor match. Be upfront w/her if you want to give her any consolation; 19 is very young. Would you have hired a typical American 19yr old to care for your kids? I know I wouldn't, with very few exceptions. Why should a typical European kid be expected to be any more mature or responsible? Just curious... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 03:35 PM Flag
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I've had 2 rematches and they can be a really good thing for everybody. You sometimes get to meet the new girl in person since she is already in the country which makes making a decision much easier. Really don't worry about hurting this person's feelings. I've btdt with the entitled teenager who feels it is beneath her to work - get rid of her pronto! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 07:02 PM Flag
[ - ] Westchester Moms: We are moving to Harrison. Any recommendations for Catholic or private elementary schools near by? Thanks. 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.29.08, 01:05 PM Flag
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the public are better than the Catholic up there. Most towns have excellent schools, so the Catholic schools aren't utilized well [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 02:20 PM Flag
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ITA. My friend told me a story about DS's teacher at a well-regarded Westchester private school correcting Ds's correct spelling of "excellence" as "exsellense". all this for $25K a year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 02:25 PM Flag
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I have heard that Harrison HS is not great. I was thinking of starting in Catholic or private in elementary so ds is used to that track. We were thinking of Regis/Fordham/Iona or Rye Country Day and trying to figure out what would be elementary start. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 02:46 PM Flag
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I see... for the Regis route, you definitely need to do Catholic schools to assure the best chances. Not sure about Fordham and Iona's selectivity. I know lots who send DCs to Rye Ctry Day with mixed results (but may be because they're expectation are so high). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 02:50 PM Flag
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np--Isn't Regis admissions based on a test (and a baptismal certificate)? How would a Catholic school help with that? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 05:17 PM Flag
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For Elem Schs there is Resurrection Catholic School in Rye and another catholic school in Larchmont can't remember the name. I heard Resurrection is good. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 07:45 PM Flag
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St John and Paul, Larchmont [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 08:20 PM Flag
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I don't remember the name, but there is a boys school in greenwich on King street that is good. You are right that the HS in Harrison isn't very good. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 04:54 PM Flag
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Brunswick [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 07:28 PM Flag
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There is a school in Rye called Holy Child. Its a private Catholic School, not run by diocese [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 07:51 PM Flag
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OP: Thanks for all your response! Does anyone have any feedback on Rye Country Day? Thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.30.08, 06:29 AM Flag
[ - ] thinking of moving to beacon. do you like it? do you or your dh commute? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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ugh. did not mean to start a new post. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 01:05 PM Flag
[ - ] i cant get over the dh leaving his wife and kids for his children's nanny 23 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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it is disgusting [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 12:54 PM Flag
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it is sickening [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 01:36 PM Flag
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you sound like such a gossip monger [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 12:54 PM Flag
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All his friends are going to retract in horror when they hear about it. My father left my mother for his secretary. Everybody thought he was a complete, idiotic jerk, and this was the early 70s. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 12:55 PM Flag
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It is going to take a lot of time. Don't expect too much from yourself. There is no way that you could get over this betrayal so quickly. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 12:56 PM Flag
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I mean really, a dh cheating on one UB'er is like he's cheating on all of us;) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 01:11 PM Flag
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lol! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 01:24 PM Flag
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In the beginning it's a big deal, but no one cares for that long, really, I hate to say it, people get married and divorced, cheat, lie and go to jail, none of it is fresh news for long, and no one knows what is rumor and what is fact. She knows and he knows The kids will hear some half assed story much later...that's all that matters. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 05:05 PM Flag
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why get over it ? it's worth being pissed about. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 01:07 PM Flag
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Sounds fake actually. Robin Williams, Jude Law [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 02:04 PM Flag
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why fake ? it happens like that to non-famous people too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 02:06 PM Flag
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Well I hope he's hit with erectile dysfunction for the resy of his life [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 02:20 PM Flag
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we can only hope. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 02:21 PM Flag
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when i was 21 i spent the summer in ny going to summer school. my best friend from high school was an au pair for a ny family. father was an equity salesman at a wall street firm. anyway.. she was sleeping with the father! she thought it was funny and thought the mother was obnoxious and materialistic. i was horrified.. i think this woman's problem is more rampant than we'd like to believe [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 04:04 PM Flag
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based just on one of your friends experiences? Your friend doesn't sound like she was a particularly mature judge if she just thought it was funny. What a weird post. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 04:16 PM Flag
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the point is.. she was 21... very few people are mature at age 21 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 04:24 PM Flag
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huh? I was saying that the fact that or would judge dw off of a very immature friend's experience with her employers is just crazy. How could she possibly feel like she know anything about this specific situation based off of that? OR just looks dumb. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 04:31 PM Flag
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i am a sahm and befriended a group of scandinavian au pairs as all the other moms went back to work. One of the au pairs was always saying how the father was hitting on her behind my friends back. She didn't act on it but he certainly would have if she wanted to. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 04:29 PM Flag
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my father left my mother for a woman that worked at my daycare, i was three so i dont particularly remember but he was married to her for two years, they had a son and then they divorced [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 04:51 PM Flag
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Does it matter who he leaves for? Would it be better if it was a co-worker? Just asking. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 05:16 PM Flag
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well, yes, atleast a coworker wasnt caring for his children [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 05:20 PM Flag
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This does happen and it is not "Fake" (Jude Law). Au pairs and host fathers do hook up and sometimes they actually fall in love and they start up house together. Divorce follows and then your au pair and ex have visitation with the kids every other weekend! Horrific, right? My good friend's cousin lived in a town where this happened (Au Pair In America) and it was a scandal, and 10 years later they are still talking about it. Don't hire a pretty au pair. Seems simple to me as you get to see their photos online, right? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.11.09, 07:32 AM Flag
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Gross! Double Gross! I guess it's better than leaving your wife or significant other for your adopted daughter. Why Mia Farrow didn't wax that cunt's Soon Yi's ass with the club from her car, I will never know. My husband knows if he screws the babysitter, I got some hot grits for his ass. He may leave me for another woman, but it better not be for the slutty babysitter. What's wrong with these men? You can't find no other woman to fuck except for the nanny? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 02.11.09, 07:44 AM Flag
[ - ] What is Delta? tia 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.29.08, 12:42 PM Flag
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An airline [ Reply | More
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A selective middle school [ Reply | More
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i Greek letter [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 01:02 PM Flag
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best public MS in UWS [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 01:02 PM Flag
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thinking of moving to beacon. do you like it? do you or your dh commute? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 01:05 PM Flag
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i am inept at posting today. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 01:10 PM Flag
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First name of a pretty woman, last name Dawn, with a flower on. It's a faded rose from days gone by. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 01:11 PM Flag
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LMAO ! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 01:34 PM Flag
[ - ] so the legacy post has now made me think. DH went to yale and columbia law, he never donates (he's in politics, not law and we aren't rich). If our kids decided they wanted to go to either school would the "legacy" of not donating actually hurt their chances? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 12:14 PM Flag
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i got into an ivy, albeit with all A's, that my father and uncles went to. Not one donated a penny [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 12:19 PM Flag
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that makes me feel better. I'm not interested in buying our children's way into either place, but I also know that dh talks about how much fun he had at yale, and if they were smart enough to get in and wanted to go, I wouldn't want to hinder them either. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 12:22 PM Flag
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Don't count on legacies - my father and grandfather both went to Harvard and donated lots, I was an A student with great SATs, lots of activities, but I didn't get in and that was 15 years ago. You can't predict what a college will want in any particular year but they won't want all legacies. I did just fine at a non-Ivy, and so do most of us. :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 12:21 PM Flag
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op here: I did too, so I don't really care if they go or not. I'm surprised if they donated lot though that you didn't get in with your stats... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 12:24 PM Flag
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I've heard 1 in 7 students at ivy are legacies. Don't know where I heard it or if it is true. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 02:20 PM Flag
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legacies aren't as important as they used to be. If you donated enoguh to have a building named after you, then you'd be in business. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 02:22 PM Flag
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there's no way that's happening. So the people who are donating as much as they can every year, but don't have a ton to give are basically wasting their money? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 02:44 PM Flag
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I think the idea behind donating is to give back to the school that gave you so much. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 02:46 PM Flag
[ - ] have a yucky wart on my foot. How do I get rid of it? I haven't had one since HS. 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 11:56 AM Flag
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this is going to sound funny, but duct tape. It is more effective then even the prescription medications. My dh had a very annoying wart that refused to go away after almost a year of dermatologist treatments, and went away in a month of very consistent use of duct tape. Very odd... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 11:59 AM Flag
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weird, but good to know Thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 12:00 PM Flag
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that is a famous pediatrician placebo, because it lasts as long as your body takes to fight a virus [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 12:45 PM Flag
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ita. my ped suggested rubbing a copper penny on the wart twice a day for a month. same thing. there is no "known" cure for warts... various things "work" for different people. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 12:47 PM Flag
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no, it's really true. I heard it on npr. DH's wart didn't respond to treatment for a year, and then it goes away w/in a month w/ duct tape. That doesn't sound like a placebo to me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 12:48 PM Flag
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http://www.aafp.org/afp/20030201/tips/8.html [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 12:54 PM Flag
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I had success using Compound W 40% salicylic acid patches. The look like bandaids. I've read about the duct tape thing, though. Supposed to work as well as the salicylic acid. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 12:21 PM Flag
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Thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 12:22 PM Flag
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Best remedy for me was my Internist 'froze' the wart 3x's finally went away. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 12:57 PM Flag
[ - ] any suggestions on getting rid of blackheads and making pores smaller - my skin is a mess these days - can't afford anything tooooo expensive 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.29.08, 11:49 AM Flag
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i like the masks from lush and the coal soap [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 12:05 PM Flag
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biore strips? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 02:04 PM Flag
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I found these made my pores biiger. I use the acne medicine from Neutrogena [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 02:07 PM Flag
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mud masks and i love this stuff called "Clairon" that has cleared my skin up. you need a scrip though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 02:06 PM Flag
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Retina. Go see a derm. Only costs your prescription co-pay. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 02:10 PM Flag
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call Yana Herbal Beauty; she's on 6th Ave-right next to Little Red Schoolhouse. Her facials are incredible and very affordable. The place is small and quiet and she and her gorgeous husband, Igor, are so calm and caring. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 11:03 PM Flag
[ - ] To those of you who didn't "prep" but asked people who had the tests what was on the OLSAT or BRSA and made sure that your kid was drilled with those concepts (certain shapes, double digits, etc) get off your high horse. You cheated too. 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.29.08, 11:44 AM Flag
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Ridiculous. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 12:23 PM Flag
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So, who cares about all this at this point? Placements were made, the show is over until next year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 12:34 PM Flag
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Clearly. But who did this? we certainly didn't and don't know anyone who admitted to it. I cant imagine actually asking someone what's on those tests. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 12:52 PM Flag
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If I send you my email, can you let me know what's on the test. My DD is taking it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 02:05 PM Flag
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I'll bite. Which shapes? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 12:52 PM Flag
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tetrahedrons... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 02:08 PM Flag
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I didn't prep or do what you just described, but have no problem with people who did. It is not an IQ test - therefore, it is the type of test that should be prepped. The DOE even gave a "practice" test. If prepped mentthe differnce b/t a 93 and 99 for someone with bad district options so be it. Good for them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 12:55 PM Flag
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ITA. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 02:08 PM Flag
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So, what's your message? Teaching preschoolers shapes, double digits, opposites, etc. is now forbidden? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 01:28 PM Flag
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What? There are double digits in olsat? bTW, what kid doesn't know his/her shapes? Why is knowing shapes prepping? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 02:04 PM Flag
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Dumbest kids I know got the higherst scores on that test [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 02:20 PM Flag
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i assume you're a professional then. i'm sorry your kid bombed it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 08:24 PM Flag
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Who knew someone who had the test? This has to be a pretty small population. I try and stay away from the social science crowd myself. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 07:07 PM Flag
[ - ] what should i bring as gifts for my family and relatives in europe? i have brought just about everything and cannot think of anything. need to brainstorm. TIA 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.29.08, 11:39 AM Flag
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american flags? Little plactic crap from walmart? white bread? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 11:47 AM Flag
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bagels, Juniors cheesecake, Jacques Torres chocolates [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 11:54 AM Flag
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Anything from Gap. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 12:24 PM Flag
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Gap is in Europe too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 12:59 PM Flag
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toys and cloths for dc, things are so much more expensive over there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 12:25 PM Flag
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a small addition to your package may be maple syrup and pancake stuff. actually, i guess it depends where in europe, but in italy they think maple syrup is very cool and quintisentially American. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 01:06 PM Flag
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np. I like that idea and I'm from UK. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 01:07 PM Flag
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thank you. i like having my ideas validated in some way ! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 01:09 PM Flag
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Anytime :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 01:23 PM Flag
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yankee hats [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 01:31 PM Flag
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or Red Sox hats ! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 01:33 PM Flag
[ - ] Any idea what language this is: ??? ?????? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.29.08, 11:39 AM Flag
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looks like english to me [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 11:45 AM Flag
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It's Babycenter for WTF. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 12:23 PM Flag
[ - ] what's everyone doing for the 4th? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 11:34 AM Flag
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going to the beach house [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 11:41 AM Flag
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fun. What beach? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 11:44 AM Flag
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reminiscing about the 3rd and looking forward to the 5th [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 12:37 PM Flag
[ - ] My 40 yo brother is getting married finally. He is adorable, sweet and has a great career. His fiancee is so not what I hoped for him. He waited so long and settled for this? I am glad they live far away. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 11:18 AM Flag
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Sounds to me like he's gay and now he's setting up a sham of a marriage to halt the questions. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 11:31 AM Flag
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LOL! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 11:33 AM Flag
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np: I'm hoping my 40 yo brother will get married now that CA has approved gay marriage. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 11:50 AM Flag
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What's wrong with her? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.29.08, 12:23 PM Flag
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myob [ Reply | More
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