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[ - ] I've been sick and throwing up this morning. Starting to get my appetite back, what's the best thing for me to eat? That I won't hurl up. TIA 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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plain white foods - rice, toast, pasta - and water or gatorade [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:14 PM Flag
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I asked for lunch suggestions yesterday (I too have morning sickness), my favorite responses were pirogies, organic mac and cheese, cheese and crackers. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:15 PM Flag
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OP - was the cheese too heavy? could you keep it down? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:16 PM Flag
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I've been living off brie and crackers (light on the cheese), the mac and cheese was divine, it's really not too cheesy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:18 PM Flag
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the BRAT tiet - Bananas, Rice, Applesauce, Toast. Trust me [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:19 PM Flag
[ - ] McCain's probably basically pro-choice, right? 30 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:10 PM Flag
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wrong. he is very strongly anti-choice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:11 PM Flag
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whatever you want to believe... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:12 PM Flag
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tx [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:12 PM Flag
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How about you check his voting record to find out? Does not support your theory. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:12 PM Flag
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OP: I mean, I know he's voted what he had to do to preserve himself politically, like all the Dems who voted for the Iraq War or whatever, but I get the impression he's basically OK with choice [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:14 PM Flag
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He gets the lowest ratings available from Planned Parenthood and NARAL. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:15 PM Flag
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no, absolutely not, he's very strongly opposed... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:16 PM Flag
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np: So when he says he will appoint judges to undo Roe v Wade - what does he really mean? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:44 PM Flag
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Yep, let's read McCain's mind. He has always voted anti-choice, even though he had no trouble to break with GOP ranks on other issues. He said he will absolutely nominate pro-life judges. OP thinks we should not believe him. Based on what exactly? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:49 PM Flag
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It boggles the mind. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:50 PM Flag
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source? He said he thought Roberts was a poor choice for SC because he (Roberts) had said his position a head of time and he (McCain) thought Roe ought to stay the law of the land. Has he changed on that? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:51 PM Flag
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Open the newspaper please. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:52 PM Flag
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Funny, I just looked him up on NARAL and he is a zero. I could swear when Roberts was nominated he said both the things I quoted above. I'll have to google this later. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:58 PM Flag
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He made a whole speech about it not long ago, it was extensively covered in NYT and everywhere else. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:59 PM Flag
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np: I remember him saying so then. He is all over the place in the past on this, but has been very clear lately. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:00 PM Flag
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Yes, he has recently said specifically he will appoint anti-choice judges. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:53 PM Flag
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"soure?" poster again... He even said he'd use Roberts and Alito as models. I must be remembering this wrong. Maybe that was Senator McSane. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:00 PM Flag
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Posted above, because I know what you are talking about. It seemed he used to be more anti- personally but not politically. Now he has been very clear about his intentions. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:01 PM Flag
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you are incredibly dumb. please don't vote. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:47 PM Flag
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not at all! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:41 PM Flag
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have you been living in a cave??? he has publicly stated he wants to overturn Roe. v. Wade. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:46 PM Flag
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It's probably a Hillary supporter that is desperately trying to convince herself that McCain is better than Obama [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:48 PM Flag
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i hope not. i thought that shit would have died down by now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:50 PM Flag
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Now for curb mom. She will never give up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:51 PM Flag
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I thank God he is PRO LIFE. Anyone who is in favor of killing a baby should not be the leader of my country. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:21 PM Flag
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Gee, yet we did a whole lot better under the last pro choice president if I recall correctly. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:25 PM Flag
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Maybe you should move. I hope you don't work or even want to. Prefer a FLDS community? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 08:15 PM Flag
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In the words of dearly departed G. Carlin, when it's us, it's an abortion. When it's chickens, it's an omelet. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 08:17 PM Flag
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that should be on a fortune cookie. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 08:20 PM Flag
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perhaps I should go to cafe press and make a tee shirt. It ticks me off to no end how McCain has called himself a "moderate" yet is 100% anti-choice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 08:25 PM Flag
[ - ] is anyone familiar with organic baby jarred food. it was super chaep today in the store but i never heard of the brand 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:05 PM Flag
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we used it a lot - don't know much about it either, but it tended to be on sale and DS didn't get the clap from it or anything [ Reply | More
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good to know thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:08 PM Flag
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the organic clap [ Reply | More
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earth's best? i boughtthat. it was good [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:09 PM Flag
[ - ] Dc's who got 99 on SB, ERB and Olsat - where are they going in the fall? 42 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.24.08, 02:05 PM Flag
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Oh come on give it a rest already. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:10 PM Flag
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Hey, I need a break from Anderson vs NEST posts. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:12 PM Flag
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what do you think this question will give you? The private school families are gone by now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:13 PM Flag
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Well, actually A and NEST moms are here. If their kids got 99 on all three or 2 out of 3, they'll post here. I think many of them are prepped 99s on olsat only. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:15 PM Flag
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Oh yes, we are very aware that A and NEST moms are here. Very, very aware. Painfully aware. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:20 PM Flag
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They aren't? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:24 PM Flag
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They will be making a 3-hour commute to the best school in the whole world. Far better than that other school. They will socialize only with other geniuses of their caliber and will not ever be bored. Their parents will force the PA (which they will not join) to pay for TAs in their classrooms. They will also force the PA to create a uniform rule, where all children will wear personalized T-shirts with their scores so they can be properly handled according to their respective genius. As a class, they will cure AIDS by September, solve world hunger by October, and create world peace by November. However, their mothers will continue bickering, on a larger and larger scale, and therefore will create a failure of the world peace by December. It's all downhill from there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:15 PM Flag
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LOL!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:36 PM Flag
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Be my friend, please? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 04:14 PM Flag
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Absolutely! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:30 PM Flag
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Jealous Anderson mom? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 05:40 PM Flag
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No, I'm making fun of Anderson just as much as Nest. They're both a bunch of total crazies in my opinion. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:29 PM Flag
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ita [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:32 PM Flag
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And you're sitting on the UB school board waiting to talk about....what exactly? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 04:05 AM Flag
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Oh, the myriad real issues that are facing the NYC school system right now. Budget cuts, new discipline rules, rezoning, standardized tests, etc.etc. NOT who wore what to the Anderson cocktail party. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:03 AM Flag
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DD got 99 on SB, ERB and Olsat. She is going to Nest. Much research, pain, sweat and tears. Beats out most if not almost all privates and is freeeeeeeeeeee! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:37 PM Flag
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same score, NEST too. We're happy with it, and even looking forward to the 3-hour commute. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 05:38 PM Flag
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OP: so far, more NEST kids than Anderson kids with triple 99s. Interesting. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 05:49 PM Flag
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Would be more interesting if NEST didn't have more than twice as many spots. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 07:11 PM Flag
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itda that it beats out most privates. not even close. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 09:56 AM Flag
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Dalton. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:37 PM Flag
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Ditto. [ Reply | More
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tritto [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 04:07 PM Flag
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DD got 99 on SB and OLSAT. Will take ERB in Fall. Will go to LL. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:11 PM Flag
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Are you having her take the ERB because you prefer private? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 05:46 PM Flag
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I am very happy we get into LL. The psychologist who tested my dc for SB suggested us to apply for TT with FA. so we will try. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:48 AM Flag
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Anderson [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:27 PM Flag
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NEST - sorry! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 04:24 PM Flag
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ditto [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:53 AM Flag
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Nest. Also got into a private with a low 90s ERB. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 04:33 PM Flag
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Why did you post here? OP's asking about 99 on 3 tests. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 05:39 PM Flag
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oops...sorry. Thought it was for 99 on any of them. Sorry to bust up your so exclusive club with my obviously doltish offspring's ERB score. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 05:45 PM Flag
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You presumptive social climber, you! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 07:45 AM Flag
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np: you two both funny. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:56 PM Flag
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Local gen ed [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 05:52 PM Flag
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199 or 6? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 05:54 PM Flag
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STOP with the gifted stuff already we are so sick of it! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:53 AM Flag
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2nd tier private pre-K. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 09:14 AM Flag
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PS. 11 G&T. We turned down private spot(2nd tier) and chose PS 11. We live in the neighborhood and I have a feeling the school is going to be very strong. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:20 PM Flag
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what do you like about 11? we are considering it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:47 PM Flag
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For this September? or next year? Anyway, small class size(i think 21 max), good facility(only pool in NY public school), great principal, good music and art program, rich afterschool program. Also this year, DC scored very high(mostly 97-99) so very bright peers. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:54 PM Flag
[ - ] DH went to Yale, as did his father and my grandfather. DH decided this year we would begin contributing there (I am newly pg with #1)... he's so confident that dcs will have a better chance of getting in if we do this, but I think its kind of delusional... any thoughts? 62 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:04 PM Flag
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Unless he's contributing enough to fund professorial chairs or build buildings he's delusional. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:06 PM Flag
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My thoughts are that worrying about college before the child is even born...is so far beyond insane that I don't know what to say. It's a child, not a portfolio. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:06 PM Flag
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op - that is the way I feel about it, DH just wants to keep it a possibility for 18 years down the road [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:07 PM Flag
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Then how will dc feel if 18 years down the road he/she doesn't want to go? That's a lot of pressure to put on a kid. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:09 PM Flag
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I agree, and we won't put pressure of dcs to go to any specific school. DH just had such a great college experience he wants to help keep it open if that is what our dc wants to do [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:09 PM Flag
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You can call it what you want, but putting down money for 18 years is pressure. Any child with any degree of sensitivity will be aware of how much his/her parent wants that, if they go that far. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:19 PM Flag
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contributing to an alumni fund of a school you loved is pressure? only for the most sensitive of people [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:21 PM Flag
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Doing it with the sheer intention of getting your child in, yes. They haven't been contributing before. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:23 PM Flag
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DH only graduated 6 years ago, and before this year we haven't really been making enough money for charitable contributions. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:24 PM Flag
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I went to an Ivy and heard that children/grandchildren of some of the major contributors (i.e. with several buildings named after them) did not necessarily get in anymore based on legacy. Children who are accepted to Ivies have good scores/grades but also show potential to be *leaders* - that's really what they look for, leadership potential. Which has zero to do with what high school the child attends. Ivies also like diversity, which is why a midwestern public school student who is an activist and leader in their community with excellent grades will always get in over a rich child from NYC with fine grades, a few extra currics and nothing else to distinguish them. Sometimes an extraordinary athlete might be recruited, but only if they have the academic chops to handle the school. Very nice to give back to your alma mater, though, if you can afford to. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:57 AM Flag
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Golden's "The Price of Admissions" and various articles dispute what you say. Starting athletes get into top schools with lower SAT scores than the median. "Leadership potential" generally translates into tall rich white guys and not nerdy Asian kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:20 PM Flag
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Voice of Reason [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:21 PM Flag
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I think it is a great idea; doesn't have to be a lot, but shows commitment & schools love that. That said, I am not doing that, but don't really want my DD's to go to my Alma Mater, Columbia or my prep school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:07 PM Flag
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It will not hurt their chances. The admissions office talks to the alumni office and knows who gives how much, but being an alumni brat doesn't mean as much as it did 20 years ago. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:07 PM Flag
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Does being a 4th gen alum help more than one gen? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:08 PM Flag
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generally, yes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:10 PM Flag
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I think triple legacy might stand out a bit but have your father & grandfather contributed? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:08 PM Flag
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His father has, some, and my grandfather has part of a building named for him but that's because of his public service, not because of $$ he gave [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:08 PM Flag
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Geez. If dc's great grandfather was famous, then your dc can get 800 out of 2700 on SATs and would still get in. Look at GWB. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:22 PM Flag
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wasn't famous at all in my estimation, just a person involved in the supreme court [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:23 PM Flag
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Stll, a bldg named after him. I bet 1300 or 1400 on SAT (math and verbal) will do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:33 PM Flag
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not anymore. Schools like Yale and Williams can fill entire classes with legacies, but they will never do it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:42 PM Flag
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NP: It's not that simple. DD's great-grandfather (DH's grandfather) was a Cabinet Secretary and that and $2 will get her on the subway. It will take a lot more than that to get her into Yale (and she's also a multiple legacy). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:29 PM Flag
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Interesting. My dad was a cabinet secretary and I don't think it helped me much, but then again, I never broadcasted it and it was his job long before i was born. My grandfather (mom's side) was also a cabinet secretary, and my other grandfather was on the Supreme Court. All that being said, I really don't know how that will help my dc's get into school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:33 PM Flag
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Well, now we can ID you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:37 PM Flag
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doubt it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:38 PM Flag
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Maybe not, but it helped you (his name/occupation were on your applications). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:41 PM Flag
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his name was (my dad's), but we have a different last name, and his occupation when I applied for schools was retired, so unless people did research (not a lot of internet when I applied to college ) I doubt it helped [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:43 PM Flag
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Where did YOU go to school? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:01 PM Flag
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My Aunt went to Yale,my stepfather went to Yale, one of my half brothers went as well, but my other half brother didn't get in. You still have to work your ass off to get in. Do I think it might help, who knows, probably wouldn't hurt. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:08 PM Flag
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^^^ and my stepfather does give, not enough to buy a wing, but has been a very active Alum. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:10 PM Flag
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delusional [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:10 PM Flag
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There are people starving in the world, horrible diseases, social inequities, ecological meltdowns, and the best use for your charitable dollars is giving them to a well-endowed very wealthy college in order to ensure that your child might get a spot (if they want one) in 18 years? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:29 PM Flag
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who is to say that we don't also give to other charitable causes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:31 PM Flag
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Would still mean giving less to other. Not that anyone has to contribute anything to anyone, but your dh's mindset is alien and horrifying to some of us. Obviously lots of people at UB think it's fine and normal but to me, it's scary. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:33 PM Flag
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alien and horrifying? talk about hyperbole. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:36 PM Flag
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Not really. That's how I feel. We live in a different mental world. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:37 PM Flag
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and, may I enquire, how much do you contribute to society? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:38 PM Flag
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dh works for an environmental organization. I work for a children's charity. We volunteer about 10 hours a week between us at other organizations and have already started taking dd with us. It's not a chore, we volunteer in ways we enjoy. We don't have much money to donate but we help raise it from those who do. As I said, we live in a different world from people who have 18 years of money to throw away on a possible college chance. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:26 PM Flag
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why do you assume charitable giving is a zero sum endeavor for others? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:46 PM Flag
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Yale is not a charitable organization. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:31 PM Flag
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it doesn't have a 501c3? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 09:00 AM Flag
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501c3 means nonprofit, not charitable. So you can donate there and get tax breaks, but it's not a charity out to help anyone except itself. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 10:10 AM Flag
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It will mean that dc will at least get a courtesy interview, but it won't be any kind of a slam dunk [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:35 PM Flag
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wouldn't dc's get an interview just for legacy's sake? screw the donations - you don't even have a baby yet. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:39 PM Flag
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it would have to hurt for them to loose his gift for the development people (fundraisers) to reach out to the admissions folks in a serious way. It might be a tie breaker but I doubt there are a lot of ties. I bet you could do something more creative with that money that would be a better tie breaker. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:39 PM Flag
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you don't even know how to spell...why would anyone trust your opinion? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:45 PM Flag
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That loose/lose thing is so often the sign of a gifted mind. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:47 PM Flag
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dh and I contribute to our alma mater (Princeton) every year -- although it won't make or break admissions decisions (unless you give a ton, which we can't do), they do look at it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:41 PM Flag
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As cold-blooded as this sounds, it's not a completely insane idea. There's a book out there by a former admissions officer that discusses this and it basically says that there are two categories of legacies that get a little more of a look than the typical legacy - people who contribute a lot of $$$ and people who have been loyal supporters for a very long time and also active in other ways. So apparently, schools do at least look at length of support, not just amount. Having said that, this provides only a slight edge, and I wouldn't be ordering any Yale parent sweatshirts now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 05:23 PM Flag
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Yeah but what category does having a building named after your great-grandfather go under? And add 3rd generation legacy... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:03 PM Flag
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If he wants to influence admissions decisions, you will have to donate a lot of money. If you can afford to build a new art studio or science lab, go for it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 05:34 PM Flag
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Poster...you make me sick. Pull the stick out of your ass and worry about things that matter. Newly pregnant and your big concern is getting into Yale? Get a life, your poor child will never have a shot at anything if you continue to worry about how you'll pay off everyone to get your kid in. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 05:50 PM Flag
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yikes you are nasty. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 05:56 PM Flag
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Outburst! Blue Collar Rage! [ Reply | More
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I couldn't agree more. It's not blue collar rage, it's common sense in the face of upper middle class idiocy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:27 PM Flag
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The only thing I was worried about when I was newly pregnant was that my baby would be healthy.I couldn't think past the next OB visit. But then again, I don't make a million bucks, so I guess the thought of worrying about college never entered my mind. In my world I prayed for a smart kid with work ethic! What a variety of people we are here at UB. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 05:58 PM Flag
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thank you for that deep thought. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:22 PM Flag
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And you will (hopefully) raise a child as sensible and grounded as yourself...unlike some 'round here. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:28 PM Flag
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Only if he's contributing at least six figures on a regular basis for the next 15 years or funding some major project it won't matter much if your kid is not otherwise qualified to be admitted. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:46 PM Flag
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What about the building named for soon-to-be-dc's great-grandfather? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:59 PM Flag
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former college admissions person here (seven sisters school)....the contribution won't help (unless it is really a doozy) but the legacy status might a little bit -- but only if the kid is on the margins...for example, it might get him a wait-list if otherwise a rejection....or could move from wait-list to accept....but the kid must have the qualifications for admission him/herself...in my experience it was really really rare for legacy status or contributions to make a difference in the admissions decision [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 10:29 AM Flag
[ - ] Nest and Anderson moms: Will you just get off these boards!! You are annoying everyone with your bickering and crazy talk. Listen, you got your first choices. you are pleased, now leave the rest of us alone so we can have helpful and productive discussions. thanks 22 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.24.08, 01:55 PM Flag
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ITA. Enough. Aren't there dedicated boards somewhere for particular schools? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 01:56 PM Flag
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ITTA and i am a new mom at one of these schools. what the f is going on. doesn't anyone wnat to just enjoy the summer - start obsessing about something else now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 01:56 PM Flag
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ditto. also new mom. can we be friends? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 09:09 PM Flag
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Just come back next week. This will end shortly. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 01:57 PM Flag
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I've got a hunch that quite a few of the crazy Anderson/NEST "parents" are trolls. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 01:58 PM Flag
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A-MEN!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 01:59 PM Flag
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Too true! No, I'm not bitter, had no interest in either school and didn't apply to either. Ecstatic with our school. But SO sick of the minutiae of A & N cluttering up the entire board. Please, you got in, be happy, relax, move on with your summer. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 01:59 PM Flag
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The last 20 non-Anderson/Nest posts are not too exciting either. I think it's time for everyone to take their summer break. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:00 PM Flag
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Not exciting, but not insane either. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:05 PM Flag
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I think we can all agree that it is time for the Nest and Anderson moms to get off these boards with their obnoxious self centered posts. Hey ladies: your kids are NOT any smarter than the HUNDREDS AND HUNDREDS of other kids in this city who got 99's!!!! Get over yourselves [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:07 PM Flag
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:09 PM Flag
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Guess what - they're not necessarily smarter than any child who DIDN'T score a 99 either. Just don't engage them anymore. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:11 PM Flag
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But it is sort of entertaining...like watching monkeys flinging poop at the zoo. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:16 PM Flag
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Also sick of only posts about kids who got 99! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:16 PM Flag
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Because kids who didn't get a 99 are inferior. So inferior. So very, very inferior. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:17 PM Flag
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ITA. It's tiring. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:18 PM Flag
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Why? What are we going to do for the next 8 years? It feels like after the wedding and the honeymoon. LOL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:00 PM Flag
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I've never read a helpful or productive discussion on this board. What is it that you're dying to talk about? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:12 PM Flag
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Obviously you have no clue about the very serious, very deep-rooted, problems facing the city school system. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 06:05 AM Flag
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I agree. I am a Nest Mom and I am really embarrassed by some of these posts. Enough is enough! I bet it is only one or two people with too much time on their hands doing the posting. If you want to discuss the school, talk/ask about real stuff pertaining like what to expect next year. No one cares anymore about scores. STOP THE MADDNESS. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 11:51 AM Flag
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You felt compelled to dredge up this post from yesterday just to say this? Pot meet kettle. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 11:52 AM Flag
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Obviously people are still reading it. You just posted. You need to check yourself........ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 12:03 PM Flag
[ - ] Tell me what you got DH as a wedding anniversary gift. 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.24.08, 01:53 PM Flag
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nothing [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 01:54 PM Flag
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a really fantastic BJ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 01:55 PM Flag
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that's good for the last-minute shopper [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:09 PM Flag
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did you deliver it or pay someone else to? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:14 PM Flag
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he's a sensitive type. I bought a small journal and over a couple days wrote down everything I loved about him. This was a couple years ago, and he still carries it with him in his briefcase. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:13 PM Flag
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We did that for our first anniversary. Made gratitude journals for each other $$$ was tight. Oneof the best gifts I ever got. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:17 PM Flag
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BJ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:48 PM Flag
[ - ] Do you think HYP likes B students at TT or A students at 4th tier/no name schools? I wonder if it'd be better for college admission at least to be a senior at 4th tier with better grades (transfer over later on). I remember a girl in my college who was a valedictorian from the Bronx (South Bronx public) and got admitted but couldn't hack the work and had to leave after only 1 semester. 16 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.24.08, 01:53 PM Flag
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They always prefer B student at TT. That B was hard to achieve, the A at a nothing school means very little [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 01:53 PM Flag
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Not true, if it is a school like Harvard or Yale they will take the As, not the Bs even from TT. They may take the top student from 4th tier, not every year but often they will. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 01:55 PM Flag
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nope. never. have seen it for years, I work in college placement [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:06 PM Flag
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What do you mean never? I know kids from Columbia Grammar and BWL that went on to HYP. I know they don't have the numbers TTs do, but I disagree the colleges would never look at kids from those schools. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 05:27 PM Flag
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That is good to know. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 01:56 PM Flag
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That is not true. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:07 PM Flag
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Is that because you don't want to believe it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:09 PM Flag
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No. That isn't true (depending on all other factors with each kid). School guidance/college counselors will all tell you the same thing - top colleges want the A students. And college prep classes are pretty similar whether at Dalton or at BWL. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 05:19 PM Flag
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actually friends dc at horace mann was told you have a better shot at coming from a high school in montana and being an exceptional student than from nyc tt as they have SO many applications from those schools - they can not admit just kids from nyc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 01:55 PM Flag
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But Montana is geographic diversity. I'm comparing schools in NYC. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 01:57 PM Flag
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Why would a HYP school take the Bs from any school when they can have the As? Unless there is something else pushing the kid over the top it is not happening. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:00 PM Flag
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HYP will only take the top students, plenty of those at TTs, why on earth would they take the Bs (unless they are legacy giving $$$$ or otherwise extremely desirable). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 01:57 PM Flag
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ITA [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:02 PM Flag
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The difference is that at some of the very top tt schools, 10% or more of the kids go to HYP. At another school, top 10% wouldn't cut it. I still think we're talking about A-range grades (unless you're a special exception for one reason or another). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:08 PM Flag
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They want the top students from NYC (top students at top tier schools), and then want geographic diversification away from New York. I don't think it does kids any favors for them to be in a non-TT school in the city - better to move west or abroad. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 04:32 PM Flag
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I think if you're coming from either TT or lower tier private in NY, you have to have the grades, and I mean A's, not B's. After that, I think there's probably a second cut, where the top students at the TT have a strong shot at getting in and a top student at a lower tier may or may not, depending on their underlying caliber as judged by other things - recommendations, SATs, essays, extracurriculars, etc. If you look at the "3rd and 4th tier" schools, they all get some students in to top schools some years, they just don't get as many in or as regularly. (But, of course, that's b/c the TT cherry-pick the smartest and most driven students, esp. with their high school admissions.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 05:30 PM Flag
[ - ] My SIL who I've posted about before (she's supported by DH's parents, who are old and my FIL is very ill, she is a psychologist but doesn't work fulltime and her DH didn't finish college and is currently employed installing cable), just announced that she and her DH are going to try for #1. Considering that her parents give her several thousand dollars a month, MIL was their first db's "nanny" for the first year of its life, now pays for daycare, and they live ridiculously extravagently for people who make no money, I can barely contain myself. I understand they want to have a second kid, but seriously, they need to put themselves together before it happens. MIL/FIL cannot support them any longer, and DH and I certainly won't, but i know they'll come to us for help. DH needs to have a talk with his sister, but how should he begin? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 01:52 PM Flag
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he should talk to his parents - tell them they need to say something if they aren't willing to keep supporting your sil [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:04 PM Flag
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He - and I - have talked to his parents endlessly. They are dealing with his father's illness and are the overly worried types who freak out about everything, and won't let their daughter "struggle" on her own. However, they financially can't afford to keep supporting her, esp with FIL's medical bills [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:06 PM Flag
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Your DH could say something to his sister, but I doubt she will care unless the money actually stops coming in. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:09 PM Flag
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op - I think i agree, but I don't really know how to deal with it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:10 PM Flag
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I just can't get over how irresponsible they are to want another kid in this situation [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:15 PM Flag
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Well it is their life. Your ILs need to stop being enablers, but otherwise it is SIL's life. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:54 PM Flag
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Why so bitter? Do you have everything you need? Just let it go, it has nothing to do with you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:51 PM Flag
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except it does have a lot to do with me. This is my dh's family, and if his parents are sliding into bankruptcy because his sister is selfish, then I KNOW they'll come to us for money. We are comfortable and have never asked dh's (or my) family for anything, but we're not in a position to give handouts to his sister [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:57 PM Flag
[ - ] 40 weeks, 3 days with #2. Was a day early with #1. When will I go into labor????? Do you think there's something wrong that I'm so much later this time? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 01:50 PM Flag
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Nothing is wrong. Every pregnancy is different. Enjoy this time! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 01:51 PM Flag
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Oh, it's so enjoyable carting myself and a toddler around town at 40.5 weeks. The sleeplessness, the constant peeing, the back and hip pain, the fatigue, the swelling, the heart burn--fun, fun, fun!!!!!! I wish it would last forever! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 01:53 PM Flag
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The fatigue, and sleeplessness aren't going to get any better. But Mazel Tov just the same. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:06 PM Flag
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don't you have any friends or family to help you this week so you can rest up a bit? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:21 PM Flag
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There is nothing wrong. I bet you'll have your baby within a few days. Good luck! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 01:55 PM Flag
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Is this the same poster who wrote about her fear of pain the other day? UGH. I thought for sure you'd popped by now. Hang in. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:26 PM Flag
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Try massaging some acupressure points: the web of your hand between your thumb and pointer finger; the area right above your shoulder blades (where your bra strap is); your inner ankle, three fingers up from your ankle bone. These points stimulate your uterus and cervix and helped me speed up my labor when I was stuck at 8 cm for several hours. Good luck! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 04:58 PM Flag
[ - ] what's for dinner? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 01:50 PM Flag
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Roasted lemon garlic chicken, corn on the cob and asparagus. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 01:51 PM Flag
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Cheeseburgers and salad. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 01:53 PM Flag
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frittata, salad [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:23 PM Flag
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Amy's pizza and roasted cauliflower [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:36 PM Flag
[ - ] 41 yrs old should i try for #2? have a 5.5 year old 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 01:47 PM Flag
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I think that depends on whether you really want another child. With a 5.5 year old you're really into a different stage of life than the baby years and I have found that it does get harder as you get older. But if you want another child, none of that really matters. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 01:52 PM Flag
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go with your gut. and if you think you'll be sorry if you don't. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:10 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone here got A placement for first grade, or knows someone who has? 18 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.24.08, 01:45 PM Flag
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Good luck with that [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 01:52 PM Flag
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why? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 01:54 PM Flag
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Yes. I believe they were all Anderson and PS9 sibs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 01:55 PM Flag
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Really? So they did give preference to PS9 siblings after all? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:00 PM Flag
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Yes - I believe this was a surprise to everyone (esp Anderson sibs that were not admitted.) Anderson sibs had PS9 preference too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:02 PM Flag
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You would think people would be told this in advance, they screwed all the K kids by telling everyone they had to first choice PS9 or else lose the sibling preference entirely. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:06 PM Flag
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well, it should go both ways. I think it good for the schools to have a reciprocal relationship. maximizes the sib policy potential for both schools. allows more families to get the sibs in the same building, minimizes chaos. good for the doe. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:30 PM Flag
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It would have been good had they actually announced this policy in advance. But that would have been too much to expect from the DOE. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:43 PM Flag
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not true. know 2 kids, non sibs from elsewhere who will be going. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 07:16 PM Flag
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Are you saying that there are 2 children entering Anderson-this coming Sept '08 1st Grade-whom are non sibling? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 09:32 PM Flag
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g&t office told us the 6 spots in A 1st grade were filled exclusively by qualifying sibs for this coming Sept. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 10:17 PM Flag
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That's not true. I spoke with the school yesterday. all sibs or ps 9 students [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 04:01 AM Flag
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no, 2 kids from outside ps9, non sibs, 1 declined [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 02:44 PM Flag
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not us. didnt get into nest either. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 04:48 PM Flag
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what score? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 05:07 PM Flag
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then where is your dc going? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 05:09 PM Flag
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There were about 3 todya at orientation. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 12:39 PM Flag
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more like 6 or 7 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.25.08, 04:46 PM Flag
[ - ] Expecting number two...have Graco Snugride infant carseat...what infant stroller to buy? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 01:39 PM Flag
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snap and go or a graco that works with your seat [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 01:43 PM Flag
[ - ] Did you get your fc? If so, school and score? Just curious! 58 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.24.08, 01:39 PM Flag
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Yes, Anderson- 99 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 01:39 PM Flag
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Ditto [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 01:42 PM Flag
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tritto [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 07:18 PM Flag
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Yes, 11, 97 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 01:39 PM Flag
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Yes. MSC. 95. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 01:41 PM Flag
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sorry, what is MSC? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 01:42 PM Flag
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Manhattan School for Children. G&T wasn't our FC (fortunately). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 01:43 PM Flag
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Ah! Congrats. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 01:43 PM Flag
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Thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:10 PM Flag
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No, 11, 98. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 01:42 PM Flag
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Yes, LL, 99 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 01:42 PM Flag
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Yes, 99 Dalton [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 01:43 PM Flag
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ditto. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 01:44 PM Flag
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Tritto [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:11 PM Flag
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Quattro [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:14 PM Flag
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Is Quintitto a word? Is so, then yes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 04:13 PM Flag
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yes, nest - 99 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 01:46 PM Flag
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Nest 99 for 1st grade [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 01:46 PM Flag
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yes, nest - 99 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:27 PM Flag
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and another here too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 04:25 PM Flag
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Yes, 99 Breraley [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 01:46 PM Flag
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I'm not familiar with that school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 01:48 PM Flag
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It is a small school along the river on the ues, all women [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 01:53 PM Flag
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Half of the people dying to send their dds to Brearley can't spell the school's name to save their lives. It's mind boggling. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:01 PM Flag
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typo lady [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:03 PM Flag
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np; I wasn't. Unimpressed with Brearley. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:03 PM Flag
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And it with you no doubt [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:07 PM Flag
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Whatever. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:09 PM Flag
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Sore spot sorry. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:10 PM Flag
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Typical B mom attitude. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:13 PM Flag
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what is a B mom? and what is a typical attitude? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:16 PM Flag
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Brearley moms who post on UB. "We are Brearley and fuck you!" B moms are rude and delusional. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:28 PM Flag
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I don't know about that, sounds a little dramatic to me Haven't seen that sort of post [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:29 PM Flag
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Sounds like you have a bad case of sour grapes. Brearley has always been considered the best school for girls here, and that fact, and that it has never changed, upsets and rubs a lot of people in this city the wrong way. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:30 PM Flag
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I'm talking about ATTITUDE/character. I know they have good scores, though they claim it is the best SS - which many people disagree with. Again, resorting to sour grapes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:41 PM Flag
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The only people who disagree with its place as the top school n the city are..... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:48 PM Flag
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Parents of boys of course. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:58 PM Flag
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ROFL sure you were. You mean the door hit you on the a$$ on the way out!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:34 PM Flag
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NP - that's clearly a typo. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:03 PM Flag
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Ok, but this school's name is messed up half the time it's posted. Brearly, Brearley, etc. etc. by people dying to send their dds there. It is pretty funny actually. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:07 PM Flag
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I went there and I type it incorrectly all the time [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:09 PM Flag
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it's a dumb name. why should it be spelled correctly? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:11 PM Flag
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lol. dumb name. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:15 PM Flag
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yes. PS 111, 98. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 01:47 PM Flag
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no offense, but why didn't you aim higher? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 01:56 PM Flag
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It's just around the corner from where I live. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:23 PM Flag
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Yes, but our FC wasn't g&t. Got our lottery FC. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 01:53 PM Flag
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Yes, PS 11 G&T, 99. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:32 PM Flag
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ditto [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 04:44 PM Flag
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why fc 11? proximity? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:25 PM Flag
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top G&T in D2. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:50 PM Flag
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what makes you say that? most people would beg to differ. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:54 PM Flag
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Yes, Nest - 99 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 05:59 PM Flag
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No, 99's on all tests. :( [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:19 PM Flag
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yes, chapin, 96 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:28 PM Flag
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Hunter, 98 SB [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:57 PM Flag
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Hunter, 98 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 06:58 PM Flag
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^^^ sorry, posted twice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 07:00 PM Flag
[ - ] I have absolutely NO plans to make good friends with other moms at ongoing. I mean, I will chitchat at school functions and volunteer together as needed, but I already have my best friends and am not looking to make bosom friends. Just acquaintances to make small talks with and talk about school stuff with. Am I going to be perceived as anti-social? 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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you think ?! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 01:37 PM Flag
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Really? I am a friendly person. Just not looking to make bosom friends. Will bring dc to playdates myself, etc. but not looking to vacay together. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 01:40 PM Flag
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I am the same way and I don't think I am perceived as anti-social. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 01:41 PM Flag
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I guess it's also your body language and all that. it may be fine or people may think you're a bit of a snob. Anti-social is something else and I wouldn't jump to that conclusion, but the snob conclusion. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 01:44 PM Flag
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I felt that way about DC's preschool and made two of my best friends there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 01:38 PM Flag
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It seems like a weird attitude to go in with. I understand that you're not looking to make close friends, which is fair enough. But what if you happen to really click with someone? You'll deliberately avoid getting closer because you already have enough friends? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 01:42 PM Flag
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If I do, I will be her friend. But it is not in my plans to. I read posts about how some people choose schools based on possibility of making new friends there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 01:45 PM Flag
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Those people are in a minority. Most of us are between that extreme and the one you've staked out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 01:55 PM Flag
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I think it is a bizzare attitude. None of us go in thinking "wow I can't wait to meet my new bff". Making friends is a natural part of life and it is very common to make friends with people who you share experiences with. Why try to fight it. More friends can only enrich your life. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 03:57 PM Flag
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dude. this is a kind of obnoxious attitude. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 04:33 PM Flag
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Don't worry sweetie, with that attitude you can not be making any friends. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 05:14 PM Flag
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Yes or extremely busy. People are different. I'd hope to make a few friends since we will be involved with these people one way or another for the foreseeable future. But who knows. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 05:24 PM Flag
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Why are you so concerned with what people are thinking if you're not planning on being friends with them. make up your mind, either you want to be liked or you don't care [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 05:27 PM Flag
[ - ] how are the sandboxes in NYC parks in terms of cleanliness? how old should dbs be before playing in them? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.24.08, 01:35 PM Flag
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I let my db play in it as soon as he could sit up. I know some people are crazy about it, but I figure they get exposed to germs everywhere. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 01:50 PM Flag
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It depends on the Park and the playground. Most in Central and Riverside are in pretty good shape. I never had a problem with DD playing in them. Some people freak out about it, but I'm not a germophobe. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:14 PM Flag
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They are scooped more frequently than most litter pans but the cats which use them are ferrule so the waste is dirtier. That said, I let my kids play in them all the time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:20 PM Flag
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it's feral, fyi [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:23 PM Flag
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just let them play in it - the more germs they are exposed to the stronger their immune system will be (and that includes strength against asthma and allergies) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.24.08, 02:37 PM Flag
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