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[ - ] Granite - Spent 2 hours at a stone yard. I never realized what amazing stone you could find around the world...I would love to hang some slabs up as pieces of art. Nature is an amazing thing..... 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:26 PM Flag
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Pleeeeeeease do not get granite. It is OVER (unless you live in a spec development in Cleveland). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:29 PM Flag
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NP - from an ease of maintenance and sturdiness factor if you actually cook it's an excellent choice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:31 PM Flag
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ITA [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:32 PM Flag
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Ditto. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 06:04 PM Flag
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It's really not over--maybe in super high end, very original kitchens--but for most folks, it's the best option going. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:32 PM Flag
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OP- maybe the yuba tuba days oare over - but there are some amazing stones out there that you never see anywhere....Really, like pieces of art. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:35 PM Flag
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whats is yuba tuba? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:46 PM Flag
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OP- a granite pattern that is very very common. You've seen it a million times. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:47 PM Flag
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Ballpark idea for how much a granite countertop costs installed for approx 9' of granite countertop? Thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:57 PM Flag
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We paid about $2000 for something like that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:16 PM Flag
[ - ] Now that I know where DC is going in Sept I can de-select NY Schools yet here I am... 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.21.08, 04:26 PM Flag
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yeah, it's the stockholm syndrome or something, can't let go... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:40 PM Flag
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I really need to. One more G&T/my child is the next Stephen Hawking/my 99 is smarter than your 99/TT/sibling suck/siblings rule/fair/no fair post and I may go postal! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:43 PM Flag
[ - ] Similar post to below. Our DC is going to PS.116 G&T. Very disappointed. Thinking about applying private TT in fall(fall birthday). Is anybody in same situation? Should I try TT only and don't bother 2-3rd tier? Or should I look more broadly? Do private schools(even lower tiers) offer more than G&T public, or we should stay with 116? TIA. 46 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.21.08, 04:22 PM Flag
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I would appy to tts (eg Trinity, HM) AND 2nd tier (eg., Riverdale, ECFS, NBS, CSH, St. Ann)..3rd tier or below not really I wouldn't applu [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:24 PM Flag
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i've heard great things about 116 why so disappointed. their test scores are 5 star. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:39 PM Flag
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OP: We were hoping for Hunter or Anderson. DC is very smart. Feels like needs bright peer group. Also we wanted K-12, or K-8 option. I just wonder what kind of private we look for. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:43 PM Flag
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You don't think the other high scoring kids will be a good enough peer group? I suggest home schooling if nothing is good enough for Albert. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:44 PM Flag
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NP: If you want bright peer group, K-12 or K-8 then you should apply for 1st grade to all citywides, not just Anderson. Why not take OLSAT again next year and if DC scores well again, go for Anderson, Nest and TAG for 1st grade?? Signed mom w/ DC who scored 99 on OLSAT and SB and got 3rd choice (district G&T). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:56 PM Flag
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why are you so disappointed? what was olsat score? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:44 PM Flag
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99. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:46 PM Flag
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my ds got into 116 too. i heard it was a top g&t program. why are you upset? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:46 PM Flag
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Oh you know her type. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:46 PM Flag
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Try for TT but not sure if I would try for 2nd tier. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:46 PM Flag
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oh. so you are disappointed in 116 because DC is very smart. I'm sure all the kids who got 98's and 99's who are going to 116s G&t are not as smart as your child. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:47 PM Flag
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What? I'm not OP and I know nothing about 116. I don't know why OP should try for "lesser" privates when she has this G&T if she is worried about the peer group. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:50 PM Flag
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do you know how many people would be psyched to be at 116??? i feel sorry for your kid. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:48 PM Flag
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What do you mean by psyched to be? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:53 PM Flag
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i smell a pita parent. if you had "trouble" getting into a g&t, what makes you think a private will want you and your dc? seriously. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:48 PM Flag
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OP: No flame please. I am not saying 116 has weak peer group. My concern is more curriculum. 116 is under DOE and district G&Ts don't offer extras. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:52 PM Flag
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if you didn't want doe, you should have looked at private pre k's for your dc this year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:54 PM Flag
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Did your dc make the Hunter cutoff? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:50 PM Flag
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OP: Yes. We liked Hunter very much. Many extra enrichment DOE schools don't offer. Unfortunately DC was not accepted. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:56 PM Flag
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There are at least 16 kids who turned down Hunter. If you can afford private and it sounds like you do, then just apply to TTs and see what happens. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:07 PM Flag
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We turned down our g&t offer and will apply to a broad range of privates for next fall. Downfall, dd is a fall birthday and will have to do k over again in certain privates (non-parochial). Funny, we listed 116 as our first choice and would have gone their gladly. It is our neighborhood school and space issues aside, has a lot to offer. It is v. interesting to read what schools people are disappointed with...too bad there are no waitlists...another short sighted DOE (or should I say DOPE) decision. For what its worth, I would stick with 116....I know so many kids who are in or were in the g&t program there who got into v. good middle schools and/or high schools coming from there (upper lab, salk, and styvesant!). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:54 PM Flag
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I don't understand....which G&T school did you turn down? Didn't get 116? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:36 PM Flag
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why on earth would you ever send your kid to a school you don't like? you will poison your kid's first experience with school. And if he's as smart as you say, he will know. Just homeschool him. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:57 PM Flag
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If you know you don't like 116 why on earth would you send dc there to begin with? Just stay in the preschool. If the teacher gets wind of your attitude she may well sink your dc [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:23 PM Flag
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^^^private chances with lousy school report [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:24 PM Flag
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OP: DC scored ERB 97 and excellent report. However we chose 116, so I am not sure how public school is helpful to make school report in fall. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:28 PM Flag
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OP: DC is realdy for K. Bored already in preschool. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:29 PM Flag
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we r in same situation. 99sb, 98 olsat and 99/99/99 erbs. we will do zoned public. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:33 PM Flag
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Will you apply private K from public K? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:34 PM Flag
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yes. We r doing k this year b'cause another year of prek will bore him. we only tried for Anderson and nest and did not get either. reading and doing math at 2nd grade level. Am concerned with the prospect of repeating k, but think it will be better than another year in prek [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:40 PM Flag
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OP: Did he take ERB already? What school are you thinking to apply? Seems like we are in the same situation. GL! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:43 PM Flag
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yes just took erbs:99/99/99. not sure yet where applying. we r starting to become familiar with the options. the scary thing is, after really syudying what is out there, compounded with the competition, there r not that many options. We could not even come up with a list of 6. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:50 PM Flag
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NP - you're insane if you think there are only 6 schools that can educate your child. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:51 PM Flag
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it is not a question of whether. it is a question of a good fit. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:56 PM Flag
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So enrich dc yourself if you think a G&T isn't "good enough." Stop complaining and start doing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:35 PM Flag
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OP; You can't read my post? I am NOT complaining. Start thinking about private. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:38 PM Flag
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Many private schools are not academic in K. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 06:13 PM Flag
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If you want bright peer group, K-12 or K-8 then you should apply for 1st grade to all citywides, not just Anderson. Why not take OLSAT again next year and if DC scores well again, go for Anderson, Nest and TAG for 1st grade?? Signed mom w/ DC who scored 99 on OLSAT and SB and got 3rd choice (district G&T). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 06:09 PM Flag
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OP: Which G&T does DC going? GL! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 06:15 PM Flag
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PS 166. DC reads at 4th grade level and 3rd grade math. DC is ready for K so that's what we got and that's where she is going( also has fall birthday). You should also look at The School at Columbia. It's private but follows the public school age cut off. DC could go private there without repeating a grade. Admissions applications are by lottery only. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 06:22 PM Flag
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np: a good G&T is superior to the school at columbia. cannot imagine giving up a top G&T for it. the kids are very, very mixed in terms of ability (often the kids of powerful faculty whose kids didn't get in anywhere else and who pulled strings at the university + community kids who never attended preschool). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 07:22 PM Flag
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this women is obviously off her rocker for not taking 116 for the K year and keeping her very smart child behind. I got shut out last year K for my dd. took the local G&T K class and did not prep for Olsat/BRSA this year. guess what? Nest here we come. What a fool. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 06:24 PM Flag
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Going for 1st grade? How many spot do they ususally have? Congrat! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 06:28 PM Flag
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Good for you and your DC!! We LOVED Nest!! But felt the commute would be too long for K child (almost 1 hour each way for us). Signed 166 mom from above post. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 06:29 PM Flag
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Why don't you give 116 a chance before you plan on leaving? Maybe you and your dc will like it. Also, the 116 teachers/admin might not like that you've just arrived and a month later you give them a school report to fill out for your private school applications. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 04:50 AM Flag
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You don't understand. K is the big entry point. Want to wait a few years? I don't think so. You don't have time to give a chance. We have to move very quickly for private application if that is what you want. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.22.08, 02:06 PM Flag
[ - ] Community bonfire at 9 pm tonight. 2 y.o. napped late and got up at 5. Any chance he could make it til 10? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:21 PM Flag
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Sure. Bring along a stroller in case he conks out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:33 PM Flag
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mine could. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:50 PM Flag
[ - ] really frustrated by potty training. everyone seems to have a different answer. are there any services you've found in NYC who can help you through this. sleep was a breeze but this one is so frustrating and I'm trying not to pass it along on my daughter. 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.21.08, 04:16 PM Flag
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What makes you think it is a breeze? When the child is ready - and not until - it should take about 2 weeks of consistent work on your part to complete the process. For some kids the "readiness" might not come until 3 or even 3.5 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:22 PM Flag
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ITA here. I'm a mom of a 3.5 yo. Nothing worked until he was really ready and made the choice himself. It's was a rough 2 weeks prior to him being completely trained. I learned a big lesson that you cannot make them ready before they are. I really believe all those parents that say there kids are trained and then go through tons of underpants etc. are fooling themselves. Once he made the decision that he was ready we had no accidents anywhere. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 06:08 PM Flag
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how old is dd? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:23 PM Flag
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services? i've heard of oursourcing but.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 06:03 PM Flag
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My ped and the nurses in the ped's office had wonderful advice. I called them whenever things got really frustrating and they helped me through it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 06:04 PM Flag
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how old is she? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 06:13 PM Flag
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2.6 years old [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 06:27 PM Flag
[ - ] Found condom in DH's pocket. Doesnt know how it got in there, I threw a glass in his face. Don't know what to do, he insults me on top of it by saying he has no idea how it got in there? 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:11 PM Flag
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you must be a little boy trying to start trouble. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:11 PM Flag
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he is obviously lying. throw his ass out you need time to think. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:12 PM Flag
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and yeah, stop trhwoing glasses in his face. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:13 PM Flag
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I really wish I was. Was putting away clothes after a trip and found it. Then he has the nerve to say that it must have been in there from when we used them. Umm 6 years ago? Soo upset [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:25 PM Flag
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np: He was just back from a business trip? Or a family trip? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:12 PM Flag
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Why were you going through his pockets? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:34 PM Flag
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what difference does it make she found a condom in her husband's pant pocket!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:37 PM Flag
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If she's going through his pockets, there are issues that precede finding the condom. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:37 PM Flag
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she said she was putting away clothes after a vacation what's so unordinary about that? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:41 PM Flag
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what's the big deal with that? I always check DH's pockets before doing the laundry. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:00 PM Flag
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maybe it's like the brady bunch when dad found ciggys in greg's pocket but they were really his friend's but the dad didn't believe greg. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:00 PM Flag
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where is he now? how did he react to the glass? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:12 PM Flag
[ - ] Mold developed in our freezer, long story problems with the fridge. Should I use bleach and water to clean this? It smells. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.21.08, 04:10 PM Flag
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i'd go with white vinegar and baking soda after defrosting and emptying the entire thing. i don't like to put bleach even rinsed well near food. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:12 PM Flag
[ - ] Sea Cliff moms? We'd heard Sea Cliff is an artsy community. Went to visit. It is spectacularly beautiful but it looked more Mayberry than artsy. Am I missing something? Pls tell me I am. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:09 PM Flag
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Sorry, were you expected a loom and potters wheel in the town square? It takes a bit more than a drive-thru to determine the complexion of a community. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:23 PM Flag
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I don't think its that Artsy. The housing is really nice and the schools are some of the best of LI but I think its typical suburb in terms of type of people. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:28 PM Flag
[ - ] great now i'm totally confused 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.21.08, 04:08 PM Flag
[ - ] op: great now I'm totally confused. 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:03 PM Flag
[ - ] what are the 2nd tier private schools? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.21.08, 04:00 PM Flag
[ - ] Know nothing about anderson. did not tour or attend an open house. decided to look at the website, UB and otherwise list it 1st since it is considered to be the best. dc accepted. funny to have dc going to a school I have never seen. going on reputation only. 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.21.08, 03:57 PM Flag
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same here with Nest. weird but true. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:11 PM Flag
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If you lived in the burbs you'd go to your local school. No tours. No ranking. Consider it the same. And congrats. :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:12 PM Flag
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Everyone I know in the burbs toured their school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:23 PM Flag
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You want to fight. I couldn't care less. Have a lovely evening. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:25 PM Flag
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No not at all. You are completely right, it's just that you still take the tour that's all I meant. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:31 PM Flag
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NP - not everywhere. Many places you just go to your local school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:31 PM Flag
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agree. my parents just moved to the best school district in the city we lived in down south, and we registered and went. no tours or mtgs with a principal. NY metro area people are the only ones I have ever heard of doing that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:47 PM Flag
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same here with LL. I never toured any school, but rank Anderson, LL, Nest. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:25 PM Flag
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you are a lemming [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:49 PM Flag
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well, I live colse by, it is considered a top G&T, it goes until MS, so I figured I should rank it first. would never have made the commute to nest. so then I ranked ps9, then ps166 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 05:41 PM Flag
[ - ] what are the 2nd tier private school? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.21.08, 03:56 PM Flag
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ECFS, Riverdale, NBS, CSH, St. Ann's [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:01 PM Flag
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This is a good list but it seems that ECFS, NBS and St Anns (and ST Bernards) are strong 2nd tiers. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:21 PM Flag
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St Anns or ST Bernards, which one is in manhanttan or brooklyn? which one is better? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:24 PM Flag
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St Anns is in Brooklyn, it's a coed. St B is all boys and K-8. Not sure which is better. SA is more progressive and ST B is more traditional. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:38 PM Flag
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thanks. how about UNIS? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:22 PM Flag
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3rd tier [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:24 PM Flag
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is there 4th tier? or the 3rd tier is the last tier? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:26 PM Flag
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Last tier is Dwight, BWL and Hewitt as defined by UB, but it doesn't mean those schools are bad or the kids are dumb. Even the kids at those schools are mostly at least 80+. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:47 PM Flag
[ - ] Does Lower Lab look at new applicants over the summer if they don't fill spots? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.21.08, 03:54 PM Flag
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I do not think they don't fill spots. I called last week about registration. they told me more dcs than seats, so better register as soon as possible. So we register immediately. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:28 PM Flag
[ - ] I have bronchitis, day 3 on antibiotic. I'm using an inhaler and neti pot any other sugestions for getting the phelm up and out? Also, taking mucenix. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.21.08, 03:45 PM Flag
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If you're open to herbal remedies, try Osha root extract. It's pretty vile, but I've found that it really helps to loosen phlegm. Also, I have had good results with taking Colloidal Silver as an immune system booster that really seems to help when fighting a bug. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 03:56 PM Flag
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I am into herbal remedies, where do you find Osha root? TIA [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 03:58 PM Flag
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http://www.raysahelian.com/osharoot.html - [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.21.08, 04:04 PM Flag
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