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[ - ] Does anything really work to induce labor naturally? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:15 AM Flag
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castor oil [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:15 AM Flag
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really?? I thought it just gave you the shits? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:15 AM Flag
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same principal and works to expel baby too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:17 AM Flag
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I heard this was a really bad thing to take as it can cause the baby to have a bowel mvt and increase risks of them inhaling it and getting an infection. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:17 AM Flag
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Yes. Sex worked for me for both dcs. Baby born within 24hrs both a couple of weeks early. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:16 AM Flag
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how many times did you do it? what position? thanks btw! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:22 AM Flag
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I could only face trying it the once! Position doesn't matter, there is something in sperm that softens the cervix but this only works if it is ready. GL. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:24 AM Flag
[ - ] Talk me down from the ledge. IL's staying in my apartment for three weeks. They are so nice but I am losing it. A lot of it is my own fault - worrying about the mess from their stuff, etc. but I need some time alone and alone with dd. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.25.08, 06:14 AM Flag
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Can you arrange for them to go out on a day trip? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:18 AM Flag
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Maybe, to the Dia Beacon. FIL is working from our apartment though, so I don't know if he would go. But maybe a play at night :). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:20 AM Flag
[ - ] Newborn mom here - how do I get up-to-speed on the NYC school system? Where does one even start? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:12 AM Flag
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Parents League, Inside Schools website, parents with older kids, books ie Manhattan Directory of Private Nursery Schools. Most important DON'T PANIC. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:19 AM Flag
[ - ] So frustrated - feel pg symptomms, but not sure when to test (due to irregular period) So I am testing every few days and sick of seeing negatives while still feeling the symptoms. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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TTC 06.25.08, 06:01 AM Flag
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Stop testing, go clean out your closests [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:02 AM Flag
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i'm right here with you! don't test every few days though, you'll drive yourself crazy!! i tested yesterday and got a negative so i'm going to give it another week and try again. i started feeling symptoms like nausea, headaches, very vivid crazy dreams and abdominal pains but it probably is too soon. we've been TTC for 6 months for our 2nd db and i just recently stopped worrying about it and i think that's what helped. i hope everything works out, just try not to think about it, i know it's hard. subscribe to pogo.com, it will keep you busy! haha. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:06 AM Flag
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op: thx. a week seems like an eternity, but i will give it a shot. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:17 AM Flag
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i know exactly what you mean, just know you're not alone. it's better to wait it out a bit and know for sure than to just keep torturing yourself. just keep watching your symptoms and relax! : ) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:24 AM Flag
[ - ] I really want to take a prenatal bellydancing class, but I can't find one in Manhattan. Know of any? Thanks. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 06.25.08, 05:53 AM Flag
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only in NY folks, only in NY [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 05:55 AM Flag
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It's actually very beneficial, especially during delivery. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 06:18 AM Flag
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It's actually very beneficial, especially during delivery. http://online.wsj.com/article_email/SB118618710665287942-lMyQjAxMDE3ODA2NTEwODU3Wj.html [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 06:20 AM Flag
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None in NY - but I am in Summit, NJ and there's classes at Terra Sky - you might want to give them a call to see if they have anyone in NYC. Good luck! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.09.08, 06:36 AM Flag
[ - ] WDYT about the airline who kicked off a misbehaving autistic todller and his mother from a flight before take-off? http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/comments?type=story&id=5238571 52 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 05:39 AM Flag
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I think if I were on that flight, I would have appreciated the peace and quiet [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 05:41 AM Flag
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so, people with disabilities may not fly on the same plane as you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 05:53 AM Flag
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yeah - that's what I said. Give me a freaking break lady! He was being disruptive. People who have disabilities who are unable to control themselves should not be able to stay on a flight and disrupt a whole plane load of people. You have to have some sort of rules of behavior that is acceptable in public [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 05:56 AM Flag
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maybe when he is old enough to read the handbook the rules should apply. It's a toddler. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 05:57 AM Flag
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so what is acceptable to you? A screaming toddler all the way to LA? I doubt it. If she can't control her kid, they have to consider the rights of other people to a relatively quiet plane ride. You are probably all for non smoking rights aren't you? Same principle [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:00 AM Flag
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Of course its unpleasant. But yes, I would be 100% against a flight kicking off a toddler because they cry on a flight from NY to LA. That is crazy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:01 AM Flag
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LOL! I somehow doubt you would be so understanding [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:01 AM Flag
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Really? Why is it so impossible for you to believe that there are people in the world who understand toddlers misbehave? Is your view of mankind such that you believe every individual who flies across country must believe as you? have the same level of compassion as you? respond as you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:03 AM Flag
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I have plenty of compassion for her and her kid. But I also have compassion for a planeload of people who don't want a screaming jumping toddler all over the plane for 3 hours or whatever. You have to consider the rights of all the people on the plane. Flying is not a right. It is a priviledge. If you can't follow the rules, you are off the plane. Same thing if you get too drunk - they will kick you off. There are rules to uphold the social contract. If those are gone we will be living in chaos [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:06 AM Flag
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perhaps you would benefit from a valuim this morning too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:08 AM Flag
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LOL! perhaps! ;-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:10 AM Flag
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I think comapassion has very little to do with this. Of course one feels compassion for the child and parents, but if the child can't be buckeled in, delays flights and makes the entire flight a nightmare, he can't fly. They may just have to wait for a better time, medicate slightly ...? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:44 AM Flag
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But an autistic toddler is going to pose far more of a problem than a normal toddlet which you KNOW but are avoiding. State the obvious why don't you can we all stop pretending all children are 'normal' [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:13 AM Flag
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and I'm not even sure what non smoking rights are, but I doubt they involve toddlers. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:02 AM Flag
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what I meant was, in NYC, it is illegal to smoke in a public place (bar, restarant etc) because the smoke bothers or is dangerous for others. Same principle. A screaming child is annoying and potentially dangerous on a flight. Some of us are scared of flying. I take valium when I have to fly. A screaming child could put someone over the edge. I take valium when I have to fly. WHile I am not normally an advocate of drugging children, perhaps in this case it would nto be a bad thing [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:04 AM Flag
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now, I'm lauging. A crying toddler is not in any way shape or form hazardous to your health. You are a pill. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:05 AM Flag
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crying a little is one thing. That kid was not letting himself be buckled into the seat belt and screaming. The plane cannot take off til everyone is buckled in. I'm sure you wouldn't mind missing your connecting flight b/c someone's brat held up the plane eh? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:07 AM Flag
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Actually, it would be bothersome to me - but I would understand. That is the definiton of compassion. No matter how hard you try to come up with a situation where I will behave as you - it isn't going to happen. I would even offer to switch seats so that I could sit by her and relief the passenger next to her that can't stand a crying child. Life is funny, sometimes it tries to teach you a lesson the easy way and when you fail to understand, it throws you a lesson the hard way. I sincerly hope that you are not placed in a situaiton with a child on the spectrum (and before you assume and make an "ass" out of yourself - I do not have an autistic child). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:11 AM Flag
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well, since I did have a child with a severe heart defect, who would have been special needs had he survived, I think I can understand her situation more than you might think. I have a lot of compassion for parents with SN children. However, I don't think you can let them run wild in public. Period. Certain rules have to be upheld. We aren't talking about a kid who cried a little here. We are talking about a screaming child who would nto let her buckle his seatbelt. Different story [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:14 AM Flag
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If you need medication to fly - you are the one with the disablity. You are capable of far more harm than a two year old. YOU should not be allowed to fly as you are a danger to yourself and others. What if you forget your mood stablizing drugs. Heaven help all the other passengers. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:07 AM Flag
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LOL! I take a valium so I don't feel scared. No biggie. No one else knows. I don't scream and run around the plane regardless of my medication status. God I love UB! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:08 AM Flag
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I actually tend to somehow disagree with you both - the poster who needs valium to fly needs a new therapist but parents should enforce basic behavior in public places - especially crowded ones like planes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:08 AM Flag
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LOL! I don't have a therapist - just valium and only for flying which happens every 10 years or so. I am agreeing with you that rules have to be enforced in public places. I bet you a million dollars that all these women arguing with me would be here bitching and moaning about that little brat screaming for hours if they were on the flight with him. I think the airline did the right thing [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:12 AM Flag
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you would lose that bet. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:13 AM Flag
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her child is autistic. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:12 AM Flag
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and? He still has to behave in public. If she can't fly, that sucks for her but certain rules have to apply [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:15 AM Flag
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sorry - everyone has to function within a civil society. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:15 AM Flag
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NP: this is the problem with parents and parenting these days. Children and never controlled mothers don't want to squash their outbursts because the are afraid it might hamper them in some way - PLEASE! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:12 AM Flag
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Thats funny. You are asking for a break. Ironic. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 05:58 AM Flag
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sorry, misplaced meant for Give me a freaking break poster [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 05:58 AM Flag
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that's me, and I knew that. How would you like to be seated next to a screaming child for a flight? I doubt you would be so understanding. I'm just saying that there are 100 or so other people on a plane that you have to consider. I would nto want a screaming child next to me for several hours on an enclosed plane. If he can't behave, he needs to gi [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:01 AM Flag
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It happens. It isn't the end of the end of the world. Its probably happened to most of the posters on UB at one point or another. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:05 AM Flag
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crying is dif from screaming for an hour and refusing to be buckled into a seat. Crying happens. Tantrums happen. Neither should cause someone else's schedule to be disrupted [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:11 AM Flag
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np: Of course they may be on the same plane. Provided they follow the rules and are seated and belted for taxi and take-off. This child wasn't. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 05:14 PM Flag
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I am fully behind what the airline did and surprised she has the sense of entitlement she does. TFL. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 05:45 AM Flag
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TFL? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:05 AM Flag
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I don't know the story, but I'm usually a compassionate person and would most likely protest that sort of treatment in a letter to the head of the airline. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 05:52 AM Flag
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read it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:05 AM Flag
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I was on a flight recently with a very young mother and her downs son. She was VERY patient and tried incredibly hard to get him to behave - and for the most part - he did ... thanks to her being really hands on. Everyone was cooperative with them. This story sounds fishy - did the flight attendents honestly yell at the kid???? Or is this a crazy mother? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:04 AM Flag
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downs children and autistic children are quiet different. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:14 AM Flag
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np quite different too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:17 AM Flag
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but the point is the same - the mom had to take responsiblity and make sure her child was appropriate to fly. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:22 AM Flag
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oh god. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:17 AM Flag
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they are both challenged, period. lets all be a realistic for a moment please and stop tip toeing over the obvious [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:18 AM Flag
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I have to wonder too as the pilot came back and told the child that he had to remain in his seat. That doesn't happen unless the child is out of his seat, and as anyone knows, you can't take off if the child is out of his seat on the floor. I feel for her, I have been on planes when my own kids were really upset, but I don't think we're getting the full story. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:30 AM Flag
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If the child was not willing to sit then they had to take them out. They could not take off otherwise per FAA regulations. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:16 AM Flag
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I have seen flight attendants yell at all sorts of people for no good reason. They have a stressful job and sometimes they take out their frustrations on the wrong people. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:31 AM Flag
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me too. They are flight attendant and some are really bitchy. And lazy. Like every profession. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:30 AM Flag
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ITA. I think that probably the kid was out of control, but I also think the flight attendants probably did exacerbate the situation by being impatient and nasty. (On the first request, not after numerous requests.) We all fly, we all know that with a few exceptions flight attendants can be impatient due to their working conditions. That being said, I have had a non-spectrum toddler refuse to be buckled in, and when I did buckle him in, he popped out. I got him in a second time and he calmed down, but honestly I EXPECTED to be thrown off the plane. There are safety concerns and especially after 9/11, I am not about to mess with FAA regulations. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 11:31 AM Flag
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it all depends on how bad the misbehavior was. I am sure it was not just for crying, there is a crying child on every flight I have been on and I fly a lot. If the kid would not sit down and was kicking the people around, then removal was appropriate IMO. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:27 AM Flag
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Exactly it must have been very disruptive. Autistic dcs have a very difficult time rationalizing or having empathy so it is not so out of bounds to imagine the level of disruption [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:21 AM Flag
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He was refusing to sit in his seat, was rolling in the aisle, and the pilot could not take off. The mother wanted more time to calm him. But to wait even a few minutes could have pushed their take-off slot out by hours. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 05:16 PM Flag
[ - ] How can that guy who tortured and raped the Columbia grad student get anything less than life in prison. Do we have the death penalty in NY (can't beleive I do not know this)? 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 05:23 AM Flag
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Regardless, she was not killed so he would not get the death penalty - I think life in prison would be just. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 05:26 AM Flag
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I think what he did justifies his eradication from the earth. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 05:32 AM Flag
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np I think most of us understand that impulse, but some people are against the death penalty on principle. I'm on the fence. I can see both sides. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 05:36 AM Flag
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Is there a death penalty in NY? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 05:42 AM Flag
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don't know. I don't live there [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 05:44 AM Flag
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There is no death penalty in NY. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 05:54 AM Flag
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There is no death penalty in NYC, and he did get the max for the crimes charged. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:39 AM Flag
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The news said he could get life in prison, not that the sentence had yet been set. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:49 AM Flag
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New York State (and therefore NYC) has had the death penalty since 1995. The last time NY killed somebody was in the early seventies. A NY state court ruled the Death Penalty unconstitutional so there is some limbo. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:02 AM Flag
[ - ] just told our nanny that when the second dd is born we will be paying her additional $150 per week. she didn't seem too happy. I thought I was giving her a fine raise. am I wrong? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 06.25.08, 05:09 AM Flag
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seems generous. my raise was significantly less. will you be home? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 05:22 AM Flag
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What increase per hour does this equal? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:25 AM Flag
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That's a nice raise. How much does she make, and how many hours? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:31 AM Flag
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that's a huge raise. everyone I know gave either $50 (if older child in school) or $100 (if both kids home f/t). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 08:07 AM Flag
[ - ] Looking to relocate to a family friendly place with good public schools - what neighborhoods are good in Brooklyn/Riverdale/CT? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 03:49 AM Flag
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Riverdale - west of Henry Hudson [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:37 PM Flag
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Bay Ridge [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:39 PM Flag
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bay ridge, brooklyn. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:38 PM Flag
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Bay Ridge is kinda Staten Islandy. New Jerseyish. Just saying. For top Brooklyn public schools, check out a book called "The Best Public Elementary Schools." It's by the editors of insideschools.org. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:42 PM Flag
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yeah -- one of the best, ps 185, is in bay ridge. the neighborhood is on the water, has fantastic restaurants, nice houses, short commute to downtown, toons of stuff for families [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:44 PM Flag
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^^tons [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:44 PM Flag
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Short commute to downtown? How "short"? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:46 PM Flag
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