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[ - ] Is Loehmanns and Steinmart like TJ Maxx? From West Coast and I have never heard of these stores. Do they carry maternity? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 09:12 AM Flag
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Loehmann's is generally more high-end than TJ's (especially the Back Room). I've only been to one Steinmart, and it seemed to cater to a much (much) older demographic. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 09:23 AM Flag
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Thank you! I am in the first tri and the thought of shopping isn't too appealing but I need to get clothing for a trip next week. You saved me time! Thanks!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 09:24 AM Flag
[ - ] is there such a thing as barley babyfood? it's on my dr's list of 1st stage foods. or do i need to make my own? or should i just skip over that one? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 06.27.08, 09:08 AM Flag
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It's sold in the same way (and alongside) baby oatmeal [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 09:10 AM Flag
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where is it sold? are you in nyc? i can't find it anywhere! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 09:13 AM Flag
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Most grocery stores and sometimes Duane Reade has it. It comes in a box; think either Gerber or Earth's Best. Sold alongside the rice and oatmeal cereal. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 09:20 AM Flag
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OK, haven't seen it in local grocery stores, but I'll try DR. Thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 09:22 AM Flag
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I've seen it at Gristedes and Food Emporium. May not always be in stock. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 09:24 AM Flag
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It is just an alternative to Oatmeal and rice. I've never fed any to my kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 09:34 AM Flag
[ - ] my 4 and a half year old still wears diapers to bed, help!! 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 09:05 AM Flag
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Normal. My ped said normal, esp for boys, to need pull ups until they are 6. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 09:12 AM Flag
[ - ] nanny just announced she is pg, she is 3 mo, and will only be working for another 3 mo, i am so annoyed she is just telling me now, i had a girl i was interested in 2 mo ago, i feel like fireing her 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 09:03 AM Flag
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you're awful. is that how you'd want your boss to treat you if you got pg? (signed, mom whose nanny got pg and we worked it out...) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 09:05 AM Flag
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i don't work [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 09:06 AM Flag
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of course... maybe tha's the reason you're so awful and bitter [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 09:09 AM Flag
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then why do you have a nanny? and does that still mean you can't put yourself in her shoes? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 09:16 AM Flag
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Maybe she suffered a horrible miscarriage previously or knew someone who did and wanted to get through the risky 1st trimester before sharing the news....(Yes, that was a guilt trip!) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 09:22 AM Flag
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You sound like a pretty bad boss. You obviously considered trading her in a while ago so why do you expect her to discuss her personal business with you before she feels ready. You have 3m to find a replacement. Firing her because she is pg is nasty. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 09:12 AM Flag
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everyone has the right to keep a pregnancy secret until they wish to reveal it. Lighten up. What if she had miscarried? You are being mean. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 09:13 AM Flag
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so why do you want to fire her again? Oh yeas it's because she is pregnant and give you thre months notice - I see - that's how ridicilous you are - NASTY BOSS [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 02:44 PM Flag
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tell me about it... three months notice is a ton of time. I feel so bad for that nanny having to work with you for the next 3 months since you are obviously a pretty bad boss not to mention the lack of human kindness... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 02:48 PM Flag
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I really hope that this is fake... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 02:52 PM Flag
[ - ] whats for lunch today 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 06.27.08, 09:00 AM Flag
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chili dogs [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 09:01 AM Flag
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Chicken nuggets and orange slices [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 09:01 AM Flag
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cucumber sandwiches [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 09:46 AM Flag
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How do you make cucumber sandwiches? Mine are alwys a disaster. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 10:09 AM Flag
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lasagna [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 09:48 AM Flag
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super chilled watermelon and pb and j [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 09:48 AM Flag
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pita sandwiches with chicken, yogurt dressing, cucumbers and carrots [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 09:52 AM Flag
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baby tomatoes, bacon and scrambled eggs [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 10:07 AM Flag
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yum. I believe in the power of bacon [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 10:08 AM Flag
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peanut butter and jelly is the only thing not improved upon with the addition of bacon. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 10:23 AM Flag
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Pad thai. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 10:26 AM Flag
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turkey salad sanwiches [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 11:01 AM Flag
[ - ] Advice on getting a pee-trained ds to move to pooping on the potty, too? Would love to hear from btdt moms. Thanks. 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 09:00 AM Flag
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Watching as my ds is the same. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 09:01 AM Flag
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how old and how long has he been peeing? this stage was easy for us but we're stuck now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 09:01 AM Flag
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2.5yo we are only just starting really but he is pretty good with peeing and happily goes to the toilet. Pooping he refuses to even try. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 09:03 AM Flag
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Hmm...this sounds like us. We've had no trouble with peeing, either, but see my reply below. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 09:04 AM Flag
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I'm just going to give it more time and not pressurize. My ds is still in diapers. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 09:09 AM Flag
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OP and I agree. I don't want to push, but on the other hand, I don't want to miss the opportunity, you know? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 09:10 AM Flag
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How old? In general, put on underwear, move all pullups/diapers from view, and tell him that from now on, poop goes in the potty. Count on a few accidents [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 09:02 AM Flag
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He's 2.4. He's wearing underwear all day, but diapers for naps/night, so he either waits to poop in a diaper, or yesterday, pooped in his underwear and was SO upset even though I was fine about it. Would love to avoid that again. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 09:03 AM Flag
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you can't...all or nothing imo. If he gets upset when he has a poop accident, he will try hard to not let it happen again [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 09:11 AM Flag
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Yeah. This morning he pooped in his diaper before he yelled to wake me up--crafty little guy.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 09:15 AM Flag
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we just took it easy. ds would ask for diapers when he wanted to poop and we would oblige. After about 6 months of this (from 2.4-2.10) we finally decided to offer rewards for pooping on the potty and he did it pretty much immediately [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 09:23 AM Flag
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hm...mine is going to school in the fall and I don't know that they're going to go for that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 09:25 AM Flag
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our nursery school was fine with it fwiw [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 09:26 AM Flag
[ - ] period is due in 6 days, i feel normal and pg test in negative, so i am most likely not pg, right? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 08:59 AM Flag
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Too early to test. Test once your period is late. GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 09:00 AM Flag
[ - ] cleaning lady called to ask if ok to bring her cousin to help out so they can finish cleaning faster. Do I need to pay the cousin as well? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 08:48 AM Flag
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no [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 08:49 AM Flag
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If you are happy having a stranger in your home then it's fine. No you do not need to pay them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 09:02 AM Flag
[ - ] friend of friend gave birth to multiples (3). The twins were born with only 1 kidney ea. How common is this? Does anyone know what challenges they will face growing up? thanks 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 08:48 AM Flag
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you can live a normal life with one kidney-- dd had some problems with one, and it all turned out fine, but ped told us that one kidney, though not ideal, is not a catastrophe [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 08:51 AM Flag
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you really only need one kidney. the second one is sort of like a spare. if nothing happens to the one, then no challenges. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 08:51 AM Flag
[ - ] Which NYC suburbs have schools that rival the education at Hunter/Anderson/NEST? 21 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.27.08, 08:47 AM Flag
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None, IMO [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 08:48 AM Flag
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Why? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 08:55 AM Flag
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Hunter is an incredibly special "super" magnet school (is is harder to get into Hunter than Harvard) that draws from a highly intelligent and driven sub-population. Nothing compares in the NYC suburbs, but there are comparables in other cities. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 07:09 PM Flag
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LL and TAG should both be added to the usual H/A/N list [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 08:51 AM Flag
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Those are great schools as well. I'd add Ps 9 G&T to your list and a few others as well. I was just short handing it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 08:56 AM Flag
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tag is not so good. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 09:12 AM Flag
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With a incoming class of what appears to be all 99%s TAG is sure to become a hot ticket. I suspect TAG will rapidly become the new NEST which will become the new Anderson. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 09:52 AM Flag
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it's not really a lottery school. it's a school that takes dcs from the neighborhood (with two outliers per class, also in wealthy, high-scoring d2) but must limit them for space reasons, much like ps41 or some d3 schools. the fact that it's small makes no difference, either, since it's a percentage of the total. finally, it's in wealthy tribeca where there are plenty of smart parents with money for enrichment. it's pretty much on par with 234, which makes perfect sense. no surprise, really. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 03:39 PM Flag
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np--This must be a misplaced post about PS 150. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 04:24 PM Flag
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yes, sorry. mispost. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 04:48 PM Flag
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It is not a fair comparison, since these schools select their students and suburban schools take all. I would venture that the brightest student do as well or better in places like scarsdale and even have some grass to boot. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 09:00 AM Flag
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I think the peer influence at those schools means a lot though. (FWIW, if I was picking three NYC schools for this I would have probably gone Stuy/Hunter/Bronx Sci.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 09:27 AM Flag
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Fair enough - I'm stuck in elementary school mode (agree with HS list) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 09:56 AM Flag
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I don't know if it's comparable at all, but Jericho (Long Island) high school is highly ranked I think [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 09:35 AM Flag
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Some of the really big districts have large graduating classes and can pull together a class or two of really bright kids. (Sachem or Three Village come to mind.) But I don't think they equal top NYC magnate schools. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 09:40 AM Flag
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Scarsdale. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 09:41 AM Flag
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And Chappaqua, Bedford, Armonk etc. Lots of Westchester schools are competitive enough. Certainly much better exmissions than NEST, top kids do as well as Hunter kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 12:27 PM Flag
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They don't do as well as Hunter kids in exmissions by the numbers but the suburban schools are usually larger and Hunter kids are selected for their test-taking & essay writing skills basically. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 01:28 PM Flag
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Not by total percentages because they are huge, but the number of kids that go to elite schools is huge. My co-worker's DD just graduated from HS in Chappaqua and the placement of top 20-25% of the kids is pretty darn impressive. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 05:23 PM Flag
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Hence the reason Hunter is superior to these schools "on average." But that is an unfair comparison b/c Hunter is a magnet school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 07:06 PM Flag
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There is no "regular" public school like Hunter. None have anywhere close to the Mean SATs, Merit Scholars, Westinghouse awards, Intel awards or exmissions. But this is an entirely unfair comparison. Hunter draws the top 1% (or so) from 1.2 million kids in NYC. Gifted tracks that turn into honors and AP tracks in some great public schools are in a similar league. Also, other cities have schools like Hunter also, like Thomas Jefferson in Fairfax, Pacific Collegiate in Santa Cruz, Talented and Gifted and Science/Eng in Dallas; Pineview Gifted in Fla, City Honors in Buffalo, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 07:05 PM Flag
[ - ] Money/banking types: Question regarding credit card APRs. Both dh and I have excellent credit. For the first time in our lives, we may have to carry a balance on our cards for a few months. What is a reasonable APR to pay? Want to ask for a reduction in rate. Have never paid any attention before because I've never carried a balance. tia 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.27.08, 08:46 AM Flag
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we pay 3.99 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 08:47 AM Flag
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is that something you negotiated, or did you apply for a card that had that amoung? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 08:48 AM Flag
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excellent credit, we always have a small balance but pay it religiously, don't think we started with this balance. try bankrate.com, or something like that. maybe do a google search. there are websites that show different credit card rates. but read the fine print. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 08:53 AM Flag
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We're in the same situation. Had to transfer an AmEx balance to a CC. I called last night and got 2.99%. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 09:09 AM Flag
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Go for a "special offer" read the terms carefully, I got zero for a full year, no balance transfer costs, no annual fee... now if I could just make a little more and pay off those taxes! Basically, don't you get credit card offers in the mail that you normally throw away? Start actually reading them, some might be good deals. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 09:44 AM Flag
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call your credit card and tell them you think since you have been a customer for a long time, you want a better deal. Sound slightly bitchy. They might give you a better rate temporarily. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 10:36 AM Flag
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We pay 0.75%. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 10:37 AM Flag
[ - ] I have an HG child, according to all those tests, but I have to say, I try not to focus on it. I had a PG brother and he was such a mess. He was brilliant--no question--but he didn't know how to have a friend or be part of a team or show care, even though I know he wished he could later in life. He ended up killing himself. That was such an awful experience that I'm focusing on trying to help my dd learn balance in life, how to take care of herself, make and keep friends and relationships. I don't worry about her being challenged academically because we do all sorts of supplemental stuff outside of school, but I do worry about her happiness as an adult. Has anyone else gone through something like this? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.27.08, 08:44 AM Flag
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so sorry. i can understand your reluctance to focus on giftedness. sounds like he might have had aspergers. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 08:51 AM Flag
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Never thought of that but you are probably right, now that I think about it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 08:54 AM Flag
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so sorry about your brother. All those things you are focusing on are wonderful, but I would still search for the most academically rigorous school I could find (another way is to go progressive, which can be a better fit for some of these kids). HG children need to be challenged because otherwise it negatively affects their self-esteem. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 08:54 AM Flag
[ - ] Nanny is taking a week off in the end of July, dc’s are not in camp (just classes). Is there anywhere where dc’s can go to camp for just a week? We live in the UWS. TIA 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 08:44 AM Flag
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Can you take some time off of work or leave early? (not sure what you mean by "just classes!" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 08:46 AM Flag
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Not really, one dc has classes in the morning and the other in the afternoon but each only take up about an hour or two each day. I have been trying to call around and get a “substitute nanny” but no luck so far. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 08:56 AM Flag
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you could try the Westside Y, depending on which week you're talking about. They have a July term that goes from 6/30 - 7/25 (you have to sign up for the whole month), but after that you can sign up by the week. We just withdrew from the week of 7/28, so there's an opening in the 4s group. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 09:05 AM Flag
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Try Tutor Time in Chelsea, on 6th around 27th. They're really flexible. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 09:13 AM Flag
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Chelsea Piers has a number of weekly options [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 09:32 AM Flag
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Check the Bronx Zoo summer programs [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 09:34 AM Flag
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Columbia University Cubs camp - it is sports. You can sign up for a week at a time and if you need care beyond 3 I think it is like 500 a week [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 09:39 AM Flag
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maybe try Oasis in Central Park--or look at camps at the private schools (is it ACT at Cathedral?) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 04:35 PM Flag
[ - ] PSA: The less academically prestigious the private NYC school the more show of wealth you will see. The parents try to overcompensate for their insecurities. 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Preschool/Kids 06.27.08, 08:40 AM Flag
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I haven't found that to be true, actually. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 08:42 AM Flag
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But then you only have experience with one school [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 09:17 AM Flag
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Is your dc's school low in academic prestige? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 11:43 AM Flag
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I actually think it goes: they less self-confident the person, the more showy show of wealth. I think that comes from deep down. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 09:24 AM Flag
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It really depends on which schools. Hewitt - yes. Very rich. But not Cathedral or Bank Street. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 10:10 AM Flag
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Are you at Hewitt? This isn't at all what you would find. Trinity, yes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 01:50 PM Flag
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What do you mean by "overcompensate"? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 10:25 AM Flag
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ITTTTTTA. We only would consider the most academically prestigous private schools for this various reason. Going public G&T instead. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.27.08, 12:46 PM Flag
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