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[ - ] is this a crappy shower gift...manicure sets with a bottle of OPI or ESSIE polish with a wedding sort of name? 15 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:44 AM Flag
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definitely wouldn't be my favorite. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:45 AM Flag
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ok - so what would you enjoy? i want to give out something practical but GREAT [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:48 AM Flag
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what is your budget? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:48 AM Flag
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is $10 a person cheap? i will need at least 30 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:49 AM Flag
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oh wow, you mean as a shower favor, not a gift? then i think that is a lovely idea. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:51 AM Flag
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oh - ok - thank you =) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:55 AM Flag
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sounds great as a favor! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:32 PM Flag
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sounds fine to me [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:50 AM Flag
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thanks - i need to come up with something and think i want something better than just "fine" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:51 AM Flag
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pardon me. sounds fantastic. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:52 AM Flag
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no no no - i want real reaction posts - thanks for your honestly [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:56 AM Flag
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I think that she wrote that before you corrected about shower favor... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:38 PM Flag
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if it is a natural light pink color I would like it! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:53 AM Flag
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it would absolutely NOT be something wild and crazy - a classy color - it would clearly bt from one of the wedding lines to get a name that works [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:56 AM Flag
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Essie makes a great light pink called "Sugar Daddy" - along with plain white it makes a great french manicure. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:24 PM Flag
[ - ] what's the best board on here to post on to actually get some answers? posts? replies? thanks 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:40 AM Flag
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Depends on the Q and time of day! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:41 AM Flag
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general topics imo [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:42 AM Flag
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Depends on the topic. General topics? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:42 AM Flag
[ - ] Ex BF had dinner with a friend I recently added as a friend on facebook last night - this morning - the ex BF now has a profile on Facebook - hmmmmmmmmm? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:39 AM Flag
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fascinating [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:41 AM Flag
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and..... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:42 AM Flag
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he is fat and bald now [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:44 AM Flag
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lol! you should thank him for making you feel better about past decisions. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:44 AM Flag
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either that or give my dh a bj tonight [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:45 AM Flag
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i think i know what dh would prefer... could be wrong though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:46 AM Flag
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=0) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:47 AM Flag
[ - ] Facebook - anyone ever REJECT a friend request? REMOVE a friend? 19 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:38 AM Flag
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yep and yep. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:39 AM Flag
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what happens when you remove a friend? besides they are no longer on your list? are they imformed that you removed them? do you even know? thanks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:40 AM Flag
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well, if you've posted stuff on their page, sent them something, you'll show up as an unknown with a question mark for a photo. it's a little weird. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:42 AM Flag
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so is that how they get the hint that you've removed them? plus, you are removed from their friend list obviously. do you think fb sends them a message that so and so removed you as a friend? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:43 AM Flag
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i don't think so. same person also removed me, and i don't remember ever getting a note. i may be wrong though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:45 AM Flag
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why would you remove a friend? I have ignored requests from ppl I don't really know [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:40 AM Flag
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because they turned into a total psycho and you want to cut all ties with this person [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:41 AM Flag
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You should just pass them a note in Algebra while the teacher's back is turned. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:44 AM Flag
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i already took algebra but i get your point, i'll do it during calculus [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:45 AM Flag
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And do they know if you reject the request? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:43 AM Flag
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Above - unknown with a question mark. The mysterious absent friend. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:44 AM Flag
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no, they get no notice if you reject a request. To them it just looks like you forgot to accept. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:46 AM Flag
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so if you reject - they are still your friend but wander as a ? on your profile? can you see theirs or no way since you clearly have no desire, right? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:46 AM Flag
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I'm guessing if they are a psycho and you are cutting all ties it wouldn't matter at all if they knew you had blocked them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:47 AM Flag
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well it does matter since she is psycho around the neighborhood and while still psycho the rest of this small town still listens to what she has to say even though they all are aware of how she is a social liability [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:49 AM Flag
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Can you remove your profile and then sign up again without telling her? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:52 AM Flag
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she is not worth that amt of trouble - fb is good with their privacy options for now i will stick to lettinf her be my friend by i can keep her off of my private / photo / what's going on in my personal like info [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:54 AM Flag
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i would just ignore whatever she sends you. if she really keeps up with it, she'll know you removed her as a friend. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:54 AM Flag
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i am - plus, i have blocked her from several of the areas on there that fb lets you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:57 AM Flag
[ - ] OK, neurotic question perhaps...if we take our zoned G&T over our private accept, will we be blackballed when we go to apply for privates later? (Obviously that particular school wouldn't be happy, but I'm thinking about others. )Am committed to having DC go private for jr. high and high school if possible 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.20.08, 10:33 AM Flag
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How would they know? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:35 AM Flag
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I keep hearing that they communicate among themselves [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:37 AM Flag
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No, they really don't care. We gave up a private spot 2 years ago and the school said please reapply for HS [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:35 AM Flag
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I have no idea but I seriously doubt they check even check. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:36 AM Flag
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they will have your dep and then make more $$ on the wait list. seems dumb to pay around $100,000 to 'secure' a spot in 10 years [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:37 AM Flag
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Are you thinking of giving up a private spot! Oh - I hope it's at a school dc is on the WL for [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:39 AM Flag
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yes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:45 AM Flag
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so do i! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:45 AM Flag
[ - ] Has anyone gone sailing with an infant? My DD is 6 months and we own a 36 foot sailboat which we keep on a mooring. DD has life vest and we have a dinghy, but I'm still nervous of course about safety, but also about keeping DD occupied and happy. There is not much room for swings, bouncy chairs, etc... Does anyone have any good advice (other than sell boat immediately) re: safety and toys/things to do with a baby on a boat? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:32 AM Flag
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I definitely would not put her in a swing etc. on a boat b/c the life jacket would do no good then... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:35 AM Flag
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we took dd on il's boat when she was about that age. it's very hard. hard to entertain them, hard to hold on to a baby with a life jacket, she HATED the life jacket and screamed the whole time, hard to keep her from getting sunburned. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:37 AM Flag
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Ugh...I know! DD is not easy, sun is enemy - plus 2 and 1/2 hour drive to get there! But, DH is crazy about boat and hate to end what used to be such a fun time for us. Friends (with out kids) urging me to fit baby into our life, instead of the other way around and baby will adjust...is that fair?? Right now, find myself dreading the weekends, or praying for rain! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:47 AM Flag
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by this time next year, it won't be a problem at all. at that age, dd LOVED going on the boat, and would help put the life jacket on. it's really just a temporary hiatus. :-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:50 AM Flag
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Doesn't sound like a good combo (baby/sailing) but I'm sure some people do it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:38 AM Flag
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We went out on my sister's boat a few times when DS was that age. I can't say it was terribly enjoyable. He hated the lifejacket, and there was no place to safely put him down. Smaller boat though, you may be more comfortable on yours. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:39 AM Flag
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I think that putting the vest on for awhile a couple days before may make it better so that dd can get used to in in an environment that she is comfortable with. I would definitely not go if it was anything but nice and calm out... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:42 AM Flag
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we did that, and it was still a pretty painful experience. we were also in a very calm cove on a lake. good luck! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:42 AM Flag
[ - ] Judith Warner's column in the NYT today is so beautiful - I highly recommend it. I assume she went to Brearley? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.20.08, 10:28 AM Flag
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it would seem so from her description of the school and its location [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:37 AM Flag
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I hate Brearley [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:39 AM Flag
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WHY?? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:56 AM Flag
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I don't like it either. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:46 PM Flag
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Where is it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 11:08 AM Flag
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thank you for bringing this to our attention. JW's parents must have been quite elderly when they had her (for the time) as she seems to be my age. But her story resonaated with me and my own expereinces in a all girl's high school in the Philadelphia area. I need to look for her column as a matter of course. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 11:36 AM Flag
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I believe she attended Grace Church School for elementary and Brearley for high school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 03:51 PM Flag
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Her mother, Zelda Warner, was the admissions director for many years at Grace. (She became admissions director after her daughter graduated.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 04:04 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone have morning sickness that went away before 12 weeks? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 06.20.08, 10:27 AM Flag
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hell to the no. sorry, but i was sick as a dog until about 14 weeks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:30 AM Flag
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I'm 10 weeks and really hoping to be done soon... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:31 AM Flag
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i'm 10 weeks too, and it's not as severe as it was weeks 6-9. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:35 AM Flag
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How many weeks are you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:49 AM Flag
[ - ] Is there g&t with middle school? once you pass the test for K, do u need to take it again for middle school? or are you grandfathered in the system? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.20.08, 10:24 AM Flag
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depends. mostly, kids need to apply to middle schools, as they aren't affiliated with any particular elementary schools. some schools (anderson, nest, hunter) have their own middle/HSs, and with rare exception, kids are automatically promoted. (kids need to be in good academic standing, per the school's criteria, for promotion.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:26 AM Flag
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thanks. but do they need test scores to apply? How do you get into Nest or Upper lab, for example? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:30 AM Flag
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Tutor them for the 2 tests they will need to take to get in. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:35 AM Flag
[ - ] why can't we just all have excellent schools in our neighborhoods so we don't have to go through this g&t crap anymore. it is hateful 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.20.08, 10:22 AM Flag
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Wait till your dc hits middle school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:34 AM Flag
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but if you live in a good district, like D2, do you have to worry much? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:38 AM Flag
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There are always good and bad schools out there. So, yes, you will have to go through another round of applications and waiting again. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:43 AM Flag
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DAMN!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:44 AM Flag
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Especially for middle school. You really want your kid to go to one of the few good middle schools. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:46 AM Flag
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Yes, it's still a heinous process. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:44 AM Flag
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I think if we all sent our children to our zoned schools then there would be good. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:52 AM Flag
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I know many do not believe this but what the DOE this year is actually trying to build up the gen ed in zoned schools. I know this has helped in my zoned school, children that in previous years would have been accpeted to the program did not make the cut off and will be attending our zoned school instead of going the G&T class. This year the DOE really messed up alot but I can see where this process will eventually build up the local zoned schools [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 11:08 AM Flag
[ - ] i'm pretty sure there are only 4 people on the NY board right now. times like these, i miss the old board. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.20.08, 10:20 AM Flag
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I definitely miss the old board. It's just not the same anymore. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:30 AM Flag
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i know. you never get any replies. when i'm on here, i scroll down and about half the replies are mine. ugh. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:31 AM Flag
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my theory is that a bunch of big employers banded together and bought out the old UB (under the guise of CBS buying CNET) to stop their employees from wasting so much time on it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:33 AM Flag
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lol! that's awesome. i think you're right. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:35 AM Flag
[ - ] In Southern NJ, the parents all tend to hold their children back a year if they have a Summer-Fall b-day. A teacher in my neighborhood said we would notice the difference if we didn't hold our dd back. She is an August baby. It is all a competition now about being the smartest, etc. Arghhh. 18 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:18 AM Flag
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typical [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:19 AM Flag
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It ticks me off too. I think the schools should have some guidelines - like a test or something. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:20 AM Flag
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op: no, they state they must be in school by age 6. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:21 AM Flag
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I know that - just saying if you show up to register your 6 yo for K, they should make you prove that the kid isn't ready for 1st grade. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:22 AM Flag
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yeah, well I am going to hold dd b/c her friend across the street is 2 mos younger and has to wait a yr to start. Now they will be together. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:24 AM Flag
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I don't so much have an issue with the kids that are within a month or 2 of the cutoff - but the ones who are right in the middle are mostly ridiculous. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:27 AM Flag
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my dd is in August, I feel this is close enough [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:28 AM Flag
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i think you're right. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:29 AM Flag
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I agree. Know someone with a Nov. birthday (cuttoff here is Aug 31) and they are holding the girl back. Hate to think that my DS With an April birthday will be compared to someone in his class who is almost 18 months older than he is. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:32 AM Flag
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my sis and sil are both exactly the same age. one was held back and the other pushed forward. not a scientific study, but there was a huge difference. it was much better for my sister. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:22 AM Flag
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was she pushed or held? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:23 AM Flag
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held [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:24 AM Flag
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much better for the one held back. the other was always too young for everything her friends were doing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:23 AM Flag
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thanks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:24 AM Flag
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my dd has a june birthday. was thinking of holding her back just because i want another year with her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:24 AM Flag
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well as long as you have a good reason [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:25 AM Flag
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silly for June. She will seem oddly too old in 1st grade. She could be teased [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:25 AM Flag
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i didn't see it that way with my ds. his b-day is 8/25, he just was not ready to enter school [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:27 AM Flag
[ - ] DH and I missed my sister's fiance's auf ruf for DH's best friend's 30th bday party. (who has auf ruf on Sat night?). Now sister is saying they may not make it to DS's bris. We have known for a while when DB is coming (scheduled) and we are not sure if it is a boy. Sister was supposed to be the godmother. Is this appropriate revenge for the auf ruf? 19 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:18 AM Flag
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wow, I have no idea what you are talking abouut. what is auf ruf?? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:19 AM Flag
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wtf is an auf ruf?!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:20 AM Flag
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was going to ask, but figured everyone else knew. lol! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:22 AM Flag
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I have no idea either [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:31 AM Flag
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np - jewish ceremony before the wedding. Groom publicly declares his intent to marry the bride, and says she is the choice of his heart [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:31 AM Flag
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hm. that seems like kind of a big deal to miss for your sister. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:32 AM Flag
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wow - jewish and never ehard of that. to me a bris is a much bigger deal then a f-king auf ruf [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:33 AM Flag
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right, but they missed it to go to a birthday party. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:36 AM Flag
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then they need to hash it out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:37 AM Flag
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^^ however, i am not saying that missing the bris is appropriate revenge. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:39 AM Flag
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in retrospect, DS's bris means more to me than DHs aufruf, but at the time, it was an important event. If op did not support her sister, i understand the sister not wanting to be there for her. Petty, but understandable, imo. Being a family means showing up for the events that matter [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:39 AM Flag
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well stated. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:46 AM Flag
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She is being petty and childish, but you should have gone to your future BILs aufruf, even if DH went to the party. Family comes before friends, imo [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:32 AM Flag
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np - ask her if this is why she isn't coming to the bris. this is your child and her nephew. needs to grow up [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:34 AM Flag
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Seems a bit inappropriate for you to miss such a big thing in your sister's life for a bday party.... It's also inappropriate for her to retaliate in that way, but I think what you did was hurtful... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:34 AM Flag
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Personally if you didn't support your sister I can understand her being upset. But if she is doing this as revenge without saying she was unhappy then I think it's pretty petty. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:35 AM Flag
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np - her loss if she misses the bris over spite [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:35 AM Flag
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ita - she can't expect to be Godmother if she isn't even turning up. I would try sorting this out before it causes long term family arguments. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:37 AM Flag
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Did you apologize for missing the auf ruf? Did you know in advance that she really cared about it? Why on earth would you choose dh's bf over your own sister? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:40 AM Flag
[ - ] Any non-epidural moms on? What did you do? How did you manage? 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:10 AM Flag
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we hired a doula. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:11 AM Flag
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that would be me. it was an accident because we got to the hospital too late. not really fun, but it doesn't last forever. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:12 AM Flag
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ditto [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:16 AM Flag
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^^ however, i think i have a very high pain tolerance, so i might not be a good comparison. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:17 AM Flag
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Didn't have time for one - did not manage well at all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:15 AM Flag
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ditto [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:29 AM Flag
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couldn't get one because of metal in my spine. IT SUCKED but thank god for short labors [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 10:45 AM Flag
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did it with my first. screamed bloody murder, never again. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 12:33 PM Flag
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Used a midwife - the midwifery group on W 70something was fantastic. Also, used the Bradley method - highly recommend [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 12:42 PM Flag
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