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[ - ] I don't know why I'm saying this on UB, but I prepped my dd with tutoring, KTSS, and other test related material to make sure she did well. She scored 98. When other parents ask me what we did, I tell them we didn't prep her at all because we live in an insanely competitive community. I'm not going to tell you where we're going because you'll get jeolous. 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.20.08, 05:51 PM Flag
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KTSS preps for ERB? Link to KTSS? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:53 PM Flag
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no, that is for olsat. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:54 PM Flag
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Well, dc had absolutely NO prep and got 99, so not jealous. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:54 PM Flag
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ditto. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:58 PM Flag
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ditto here too! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:04 PM Flag
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I bite: where? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:24 PM Flag
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anderson [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:26 PM Flag
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Sibling, right? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:28 PM Flag
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naw. not op, just thought I'd answer since she was being so cagey. my real guess is nest [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:30 PM Flag
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Has to be NEST. Bec you don't need 98 to get into other top G&Ts (except for PS9 and the equivalent in D2). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:32 PM Flag
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ps166 was also mostly 99s, no? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:41 PM Flag
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No way. Only 99 kids (and more 99ers didn't make it to Anderson) did as non sibs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:29 PM Flag
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this was a joke response not by OP. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:42 PM Flag
[ - ] bklyn moms: if you could choose, would you send dc to: a) K-12 private that you love that is in bklyn, b) a public K-5 that you also like a lot, that is in manhattan, c) a brand new private K-5 that has great potential (and costs 1/2 of other private schools) and is also in bklyn. note school a and c are still a commute from where we are in bklyn. (option d would be mediocre but decent public K-5 in our neighborhood). wwyd? 13 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.20.08, 05:51 PM Flag
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^^ meant to add that option d would be no commute basically. all other options are a train or car ride away. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:54 PM Flag
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How far is b Manhattan school? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:55 PM Flag
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1 subway stop + 7 block walk. time is approx. same as school a. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:01 PM Flag
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That is not bad at all. Are you close to the subway stop? Public school is free, so I'm tempted to go with that one even if it is in Manhattan. Is it NEST or like school? If money is no issue, option a. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:03 PM Flag
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pretty close to subway, but dreading commute into city every day twice (we work in bklyn, too). school is one of the EV progressive public schools. also i don't love the idea of dc in manhattan and we're across the river, if there were any emergency situation. but it is free, and we like the school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:16 PM Flag
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Then, I would choose the public in Manhattan and use a private van service (door to door) which is not cheap but you save on tuition so you can afford it. When your dc is old enough, he can take the subway himself. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:26 PM Flag
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Definitely NOT d) unfortunately if it's not good. But it depends. If my dc were a very normal kid, I probably would but if dc needs more (accelerated or smarter peer group), that would affect my decision. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:59 PM Flag
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it's an *ok* school, but teachers are kinda old and scary. the school itself is quite formal/rigid, compared w/ the other options, which i prefer b/c they are progressive. the lack of commute is so tempting, but i just don't love the school like i do the others. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:21 PM Flag
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If I could afford it, I would take option A [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:59 PM Flag
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from op: if you could only choose between option b and c what would you do? (option a is maybe not possible b/c we are on wl...just wishful thinking, if we could choose between all options. i'm crossing fingers that we might hear some good news re: wl since g&t decisions made by today...but not counting on it.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:19 PM Flag
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If you actually say the names of the schools would be so much easier to compare. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:28 PM Flag
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a = brooklyn friends, b = neighborhood school. (don't want to out myself by mentioning other two...) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:36 PM Flag
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Is c in ft/ch area? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 09:05 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone know any good summer jobs for teachers? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.20.08, 05:46 PM Flag
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I'm so jealous. I wish my job let out for the summer each year. You were wise in your career choice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:48 PM Flag
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It's not an easy job though. Even though school lets out at 3 you have to take a lot of work home with you. Sometimes I second guess myself because of the amount of work you need to bring home. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:49 PM Flag
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I have tons of crap, too, but no light at the end of the tunnel. I have to find daycare for my kid in the summer when whe should be riding her bije in the neighborhood, coming in sweaty, flopping on the sofa and complaining she's bored like I did. Not structured days every day of her life. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:56 PM Flag
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hmmm, it wouldn't be that great if you had to find a job every summer though... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:49 PM Flag
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I was a teacher. Sucks being docile when you are broke though. I always taught summer school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:54 PM Flag
[ - ] I am not sure if this has been discussed already. Which G&T schools are tradetional and progressive? I thought we like progressive for our DC but going to PS 11(traditional). DC likes to reseach things and progressive is a good fit. 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.20.08, 05:46 PM Flag
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Lower Lab and Hunter elementary are progressive. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:57 PM Flag
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Is Anderson traditionl? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:59 PM Flag
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I think so. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 07:01 PM Flag
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VERY. Signed, former Anderson mom. (DD "graduated" last year.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 07:01 PM Flag
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Hunter is prog in the lower grades and suddenly becomes very traditional in middle. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 07:02 PM Flag
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which grade? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 07:11 PM Flag
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np - I think the poster means when the high school starts in 7th grade. But I think it's still pretty progressive - it's just that there's more HW and studying to do. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 07:43 PM Flag
[ - ] Has anyone used the Bugaboo travel bag? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.20.08, 05:45 PM Flag
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i own one, but have never used it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:59 PM Flag
[ - ] Has anyone flown with a Bugaboo? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:45 PM Flag
[ - ] The Other Sister is on-such a good movie. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:42 PM Flag
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who is in it? what's it about? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:44 PM Flag
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Juliet Lewis, Giovanni Rubini, three sisters, one with downs, trying to live her life [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:57 PM Flag
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yes, very good movie [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:50 PM Flag
[ - ] Every time I change 1yr db boy he has a tantrum? Is this ok? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:38 PM Flag
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yes, let the battle begin! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:39 PM Flag
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I am sure it is fine - our 18 still pretty much throws a fit everytime... I think it is a control issue for her... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:39 PM Flag
[ - ] How many words does your 18 mo say? Is he/she learning only one language? tia 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:37 PM Flag
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17 mos has a handful of words (maybe 4 or 5?) but is imitating our sounds all the time. Spends most of her time babbling, vocalizing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:45 PM Flag
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maybe 25 or so; babbles a lot too. Also -- the benefit of being a younger sib -- correctly uses "I want", "me" and "mine", lol. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:57 PM Flag
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op: thanks guys... ours probably has about 10-15 that we can understand, but is speaking spanish as well with sitter, so there are more I guess that we can't udnerstand... it's hard enough to understand most of the English! Also, share sitter with a four year old, so ditto on the phrases above - in English and Spanish! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:01 PM Flag
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^oh and has entire conversations with us, just with her own voaculary...we do a lot of "okay", "really?" and "that's great!"! Some mimicking, but on her own terms, like not much when asked to repeat... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:02 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone buy shades from Blinds to go? Do they have nice things there? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:35 PM Flag
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I bought from Budget Blinds. Had a good experience. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:35 PM Flag
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yes. blackout shades. have worked well for 7 years. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:40 PM Flag
[ - ] You realize people say the same thing about Gen-Xers as some of you are now saying about Gen-Y. 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:34 PM Flag
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what Gen am I if I am 40 yrs. old.? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:35 PM Flag
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Gen X - the older end of the spectrum, but we are Gen X. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:36 PM Flag
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yeah, i think end of gen-x. but can be just barely boomer depending on what your habits are. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:42 PM Flag
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Yeah, but it's the Gen Yers saying it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:36 PM Flag
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nope. it's the generation before. I remember when I was 20 and all these people were saying how we don't do things as well, don't follow thru, slackers, etc etc etc... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:37 PM Flag
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this time we're right! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:37 PM Flag
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Gen-Xers were accused of lacking focus and direction. We were never accused of being entitled, needing constant praise, or ignoring social/business mores in favor of our own codes of behavior. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:38 PM Flag
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ummm we were lazy too... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:40 PM Flag
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Every generation has lazy people (our hippie parents?). But as a group, we weren't labeled "lazy". Misguided, lacking focus, lacking discipline, etc. But never lazy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:41 PM Flag
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that's exactly what we were called. didn't want to work hard. didn't want to dress appropriately. had our own rules. etc etc. etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:45 PM Flag
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You're right. It was caled the slacker generation for years. The whole concept of "x" was nothing could stick to this generation when we were first being described b/c we 1) didn't want to go corporate america for 20 yrs after we graduated 2) would rather take odd jobs (Starbucks, anyone) until we found the right job 3) we wanted the anti-corporate, tech bubble, telecommute, casual Friday, team aproach world and generations before couldn't decide what to call it...therefore "slacker" and "x". I believe the Y generation sees the excesses and thinks they have to have biger and better now. They need designer labels, luxury vacation, club memberships etc. now and are willing to live in the hole for it. Some will be fine, but lots will get caught in the gap. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:53 PM Flag
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truth be told, i think a lot of americans are going to get it. the old ways don't work in the new technologies and the new sense of entitlement will hit people very hard if we have an enormous recession. and let's not forget about the possibility of a massive technology shift as has happened in every generation prior. Computers. Internet. Etc etc. Things move even faster now. Silly to be too attached to anything. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:58 PM Flag
[ - ] DD is playing well with her friend. Is anything better? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:34 PM Flag
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great sex? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:36 PM Flag
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no [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:39 PM Flag
[ - ] We were told someone wants to make an offer on our house and the agent wants to come over to present it. Seriously, why? Just give us the offer and dont waste my time... 16 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:33 PM Flag
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I went through that. So annoying. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:33 PM Flag
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what did the agent do? did he or she have comps or tell you about the people? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:34 PM Flag
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that's why the broker gets their percentage. don't do it. let the broker work for their commission!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:34 PM Flag
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what do you mean? the broker gets their commission with or without a presentation. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:35 PM Flag
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they can easily phone it in sounds like agent is in bed with other agent hoping for a quick commission. offer is probably not full price. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:37 PM Flag
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thats my point, they could easily phone or fax it over. But I didnt get your comment above about making them work for their commission. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:38 PM Flag
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Quick commission? How bizarre that you jump to this conclusion. The agent is performing her job - offers should always be presented in person unless there is a prohibitive reason from doing so. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:43 PM Flag
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OP here, thanks. I know this used to be the way, but it seems silly now frankly. We are all busy and to spend any more time with agents than I have to when I have 3 kids and a lot going on, is too much imo. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:46 PM Flag
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just tell them no, you will only take the offer over the phone or on the fax. Life is too short. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:47 PM Flag
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So you are referring to the Buyers Agent who wants to present? You can say no to that - they are sending in a lowball and want her to give an explanation for it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:49 PM Flag
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not necessarily, see below [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:51 PM Flag
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Yeah I only do this if I am expecting a refusal and want to wheedle my way into a counter [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:53 PM Flag
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how much time of sellers do you usually waste? Im kicking them out after 15 minutes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:57 PM Flag
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If I were getting an offer on my house I would love an Agent to break it down and explain it to me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:04 PM Flag
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Used to be that all offers were presented in person. Agent would be see as remiss if they didn't do it that way. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:39 PM Flag
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they probably are going to really low ball you, and they want to explain why the market has changed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:41 PM Flag
[ - ] Drs office gave me a whole run around today about sending medical records to a new provider. New state, we moved. Said I didn't have the right form... blah blah blah. FInally, I said send it to me and they did. No form invovled. I know this is highly wrong. But at least I finally got my records. 17 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:31 PM Flag
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Fascinating. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:34 PM Flag
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would you find it fascinating if I then sued my ex-dr for sending out records when he didn't have a release? or did you sort of miss the point? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:36 PM Flag
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you are a loser [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:37 PM Flag
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lol. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:37 PM Flag
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they just wanted you to go away [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:34 PM Flag
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what they did is illegal. I could sue them bc they sent out records without a release form. And I'd win. Seems stupid on their part. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:35 PM Flag
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really, who cares? what would you 'win'? you signed some form you said, so you wouldnt even win. get over it and move on. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:36 PM Flag
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apparently you care, or you wouldn't respond. beyond that i didn't understand whatever form of hackneyed version of what seems to be the english language you used. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:39 PM Flag
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fool [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:40 PM Flag
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i'm assuming you're referring to yourself. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:41 PM Flag
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good one! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:42 PM Flag
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thanks. considering the response was unclear, i could only assume as i did. this has been fun. always up for a light joust over silliness. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:43 PM Flag
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A light joust, now that I like... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:46 PM Flag
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My old ob's office is doing that too. I liked them before, but now they're making me go through a ton of hoops. Thanks for the suggestion, I'll just have them mail it to me! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:38 PM Flag
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a lot of drs offices give a hard time. not sure why. it seemed no one in the office knew what was going on. they were supposed to fax it but it didnt work out. i hope it's easier for you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:41 PM Flag
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listen, if this is the most complicated part of your life, consider yourself lucky and get over it! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:42 PM Flag
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oh settle down. if i came to UB to talk abt the most complicated parts of my life, then i'd really be in trouble. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:44 PM Flag
[ - ] Getting over being sick. Just ate my first meal in three freakin' days. That's when I know I'm really ill. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:28 PM Flag
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congrats sounds like you're on the upswing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:31 PM Flag
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thanks. finally finally. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:32 PM Flag
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have some toast with butter and jelly or a bagel. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:39 PM Flag
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i already ate. chicken and salad. beyond that it was just a bit of spaghetti and I tried toast a couple days ago. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:39 PM Flag
[ - ] dont count on the same teacher being there... you never know 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:28 PM Flag
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Are you talking about faculty turn over? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:29 PM Flag
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