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[ - ] want to do some volunteer work and bring 16 mo db along with me (something like being a friendly visitor to the elderly). Suggestions for organizations I could set this up with? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.19.08, 07:22 PM Flag
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i was turned away from working with elderly when dd was younger bc she didnt have all her vax. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:22 PM Flag
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try dorot [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:40 PM Flag
[ - ] So...how bad is it to let 2 yr old fall asleep w/ sippy cup of water and why? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:18 PM Flag
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Not bad at all [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:19 PM Flag
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Not bad. I do it with 2yo. But now she's almost 3 and I want to phase her out of the habit so we can potty train. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:25 PM Flag
[ - ] gay 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:17 PM Flag
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fag [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:19 PM Flag
[ - ] should I schedule c-section by preference of doctor or date? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:13 PM Flag
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DOCTOR [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:24 PM Flag
[ - ] does anyone know how to find out what the board of education yellow bus stops are. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.19.08, 07:12 PM Flag
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I don't think they really set it until they receive all the requests during the first week of school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:25 PM Flag
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so they actually try to stop near you?! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 07:06 PM Flag
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Yes, we registered this morning and they said the stop would prob. be one avenue away on the same block, but woulnd't know for sure til first week of school [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 07:07 PM Flag
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What they do is figure out critical mass - where the center would be among kids who request bus service. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 07:47 PM Flag
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My friend has to walk 10 blocks to the stop. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 07:47 PM Flag
[ - ] tearing my hair out trying to plan a last minute vacation. thinking of boston and or cape cod. everything is either crappy or out of our price range (we would pay up to $300 a night if we had to in Boston), but less in cape cod. Any ideas/ hotels? websites? in boston want to be near the kid activities (aquarium, kids museum,t)and in cape cod near Nantucket sound. 2 kids - 3 and 6 and us. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:10 PM Flag
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I'm pushing my Cape May, N.J. rental again...Amazing town, nature center, beach, Awesome ZOO. check my link- I'm reducing the rates..http://www.simonecolina.com/quad/ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 11:09 AM Flag
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try country vistas in manheim, pa (pennsylvania dutch area.) it is immaculate. it caters to families. it is a farmette- there are chickens, goats, a pony. the kids get to feed the animals and collect eggs. some nights they have had a bonfire and everyone gets to roast smores. you can have a lovely breakfast and the kids can eat and then run off to the living room and you can see them from the table. the family has 4 sons who interact with the visitors. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 01:50 PM Flag
[ - ] do you use facebook? do you have pictures of your kids up? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:09 PM Flag
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yes & yes. I have my pictures set to private though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:10 PM Flag
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yes - a few. only friends can see [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:11 PM Flag
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yes and linked in. only for professional stuff though-nothing personal, no photos [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:41 PM Flag
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Yes, but it's a blurry, at-the-computer picture and we're not recognizable. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:45 PM Flag
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Yes, but in my photo I look so freakin' good that it doesn't even resemble me most days! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 02:39 AM Flag
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yes and yes. but only friends can check it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 04:25 AM Flag
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yes & yes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 04:54 AM Flag
[ - ] My 5 yr old ds is very needy - when I get mad at him he says "you don't love me". Before bed, he asks dh and me to tell him how much we love and like him...My dh and I are very affectionate..esp me. Why do you think he's so needy? I try to treat ds and #2 the same. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:06 PM Flag
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^? Doesn't anyone have any insight? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:18 PM Flag
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How old is #2? Sounds as if, like most things a 5yo does, he's just trying to have some control over his surroundings. He also likes the attention, I'm sure, and knows he can get it by doing what he's doing. Pretty normal. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:21 PM Flag
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i have to say, some kids are jus tmor elike this than others. also, is there a lot of change in your lives? has he always been like this? does it get worse at certain times? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:22 PM Flag
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my 5 yo dd does this. sometimes i wonder if she thinks love comes and goes. but mostly, i know she likes to hear it. (or, she's been getting on my nerves and senses i'm annoyed at her.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:31 PM Flag
[ - ] I am 14 wks pregnant with twins, tried for 2 years dealt with infertility issues, failed IUI's and have reached a point where I am cautiously optimistic. Today, my 'friend' called to tell me that an acquaintance of hers went in to find out the sex of her baby only to learn the baby was dead and she had to deliver the baby two days later. She said she struggled with what to do, but really just thought I should know. What kind of friend is that? 21 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:54 PM Flag
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Huh? You want the world to hide bad news from you for the next 6 months? Do you have no compassion for your acquaintance? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:55 PM Flag
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I totally have compassion for this woman, I just don't know her. She is someone my friend knows. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:00 PM Flag
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so you would rather not know? Does that protect you somehow? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:01 PM Flag
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Not at all. I don't need protecting. I think I just need a different friend. This is the same person who would rush to tell me as soon as she knew ANYONE (even people I didn't know) was pregnant during two years of infertility and disappointment. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:05 PM Flag
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Wow, this is a horrible tragedy and it is not about you. You are going to have a rocky pregnancy if you feel you need to be shielded from unpleasantness - most people won't agree. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:07 PM Flag
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not sure I understand the problem... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:56 PM Flag
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I know, it's really hard to hear all those stories, and I wish that people would be more sensitive. Unfortunatly, they don't know how much worry goes into it. My dad used to go on and on about the neighbor's adorable 9 month old right after I has a miscarriage and it drove me wild. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:58 PM Flag
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Maybe I dont get it but the expectation here is that no one should say anything sad or negative if you are pregnant? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:59 PM Flag
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or: no, but obviously hearing stories about random people's horrible pregnancy losses is going to be upsetting to a pregnant person. Why did op need to hear this horrible story? This is especially true for people that have had a difficult time either getting pregnant or staying pregnant because they are already far more prone to worry. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:06 PM Flag
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Its upsetting to everyone because it IS upsetting! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:08 PM Flag
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obviously it is not kicking you in the gut if you have enough energy to rip on a women that has had a hard time.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:10 PM Flag
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^^^ just keep repeating to yourself that at 14 weeks, you really are in the clear. The likelyhood of something happening is very very low. In a couple months you are going to have two beautiful children and this is just going to be a distant memorry. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:59 PM Flag
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and then OP can listen to things about someone besides herself? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:05 PM Flag
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grow up [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:07 PM Flag
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A very very very stupid and insensitive one. BTW- congrats on the twins, mine just turned 3. So much fun. BTW- Pregnancy Tip - Drink lots and lots of water, 100+ ounces a day in this heat. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:58 PM Flag
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Thank you. I appreciate the advice and am trying to stay hydrated. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:02 PM Flag
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you should say a prayer for this poor woman and her dead baby and stop focusing on yourself. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:00 PM Flag
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ita, its chilling how self-absorbed some people can be. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:01 PM Flag
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I would think more than anyone OP would have some sensitivity to a devastating loss like that - not anger because it momentarily rocked her calm [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:04 PM Flag
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but it's too close to home, that's the point... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:07 PM Flag
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OP, i can completely understand why you're upset, and can't figure out why all of these other posters are giving you a hard time. why did you need to know? has nothing to do with you. congratulations to you, and best of luck. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:12 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone know how much twin parks Montessori school is on the UWS for a 1 yr old 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:52 PM Flag
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Sending your 1yo to school? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:17 PM Flag
[ - ] Depressed again. Hunter expanded its boys waitlist and once again ds not on it. Friend got letter earlier this week. 34 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.19.08, 06:50 PM Flag
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You might want to call and check in. I never received my dd's olsat results in the mail. I know it isn't the doe, but you never know. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:52 PM Flag
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bummer. did they finally get them to you, and did she get in to a good program? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:55 PM Flag
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After the longest two weeks of my life, they faxed the results. DD got into our first choice - ps11, so all is forgiven! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:56 PM Flag
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congratulations! That's supposed to be a fantastic program. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:57 PM Flag
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Thanks so much. We couldn't be happier. And my dd can't stop talking about her "school with a pool." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:58 PM Flag
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When we told dd that we finally knew where she was going to K, she said, "Oh, oh, please, is it the pool school?" (It wasn't, btw, which bummed her out for a minute) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:59 PM Flag
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ah, cute! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:00 PM Flag
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wow - they got through the whole w/l - how many did they add? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:52 PM Flag
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don't know. And don't want to post friend's number because it would out him. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:54 PM Flag
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it is too bad you had to hear about this - its like getting rejected all over again [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:52 PM Flag
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totally. I felt as bad as I did then. And now ds is the only one of the people I know who didn't get in or get on the WL. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:53 PM Flag
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np - But you know there are hundreds & hundreds in your position, right? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:19 PM Flag
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not really. maybe 120 boys in all. 24 accepted and 12 on original wl. and now more called. so maybe 80 at best left. and mine is in that group. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:21 PM Flag
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And that's a lot of people in your position [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:22 PM Flag
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Thank you for being so kind and trying to put things into persepctive. But it feels like rejection once again. And now a bit more acute becasue it wasn't like ds just missed out last time, now I know he did even worse. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:27 PM Flag
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what about all those 97s? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:28 PM Flag
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now you are making me laugh. Thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:29 PM Flag
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We were one of the 97s--I will let you know if my son gets a call for an onsite now ;-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 03:56 AM Flag
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I thought Hunter was super desirable? Why can't they find boys - where are all these boys going? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:53 PM Flag
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TT privates. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:25 PM Flag
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and here is sit with a hunter wl girl . . . [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:15 PM Flag
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^^ i sit [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:15 PM Flag
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Seems so absurd to me that they have to go to a Round 2 waitlist for gender equality. Does it really matter so much? Couldn't they just jump to the girl waitlist at this point? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:16 PM Flag
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well, they have decided this isn't the way to go. i really wonder how many more were added. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:17 PM Flag
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Df told me they added 5 boys [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 08:06 PM Flag
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So list is now 7 long? (11, 12 plus 1-5) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 08:08 PM Flag
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Don't know. Did they call 11 and 12 yet? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 08:10 PM Flag
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according to UB (YB, Whatever) no. 11 and 12 still waiting. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 08:20 PM Flag
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So then it would be 7 on the list. Wonder if they will add more! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 08:22 PM Flag
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and one they added wouldn't go anyway. got accepted to a great private so would turn them down baring any unforeseen crisis. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 08:28 PM Flag
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i don't know - there are quite a few posts complaining about the lack of gender equity in the G&Ts [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:27 PM Flag
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Is this really true that they added more boys to waitlist? Can anyone confirm this? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:17 PM Flag
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Hunter is a public school with some problems. Many NYers want private. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:29 PM Flag
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What problems are there at Hunter? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:31 PM Flag
[ - ] We just moved into a new home and I'm trying to make it cozy. I cringe at the thought of having to paint all of the walls, so I'm considering accent walls throughout the house. What colors would make you feel at home? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:50 PM Flag
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NO ACCENT WALLS!!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:50 PM Flag
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What's wrong with accent walls?! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:51 PM Flag
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Go to a paint store and hire a consultant for $100 to give you a whole-house color palette. Then do one room at a time as time/budget permit. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:54 PM Flag
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That is a really good idea. Any particular store where you've hired someone from? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 04:00 AM Flag
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red for a dining room is traditional (if that is your style). Limey-citrusy greens make a great kitchen accent (wales or pear green from B Moore). I think one, maybe two accent walls are fine, but if you do them every wher it will look silly. Another idea is a mocha color for a living room (or a light/ taupe mocha) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:08 PM Flag
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Our condo is really modern, but we have a light khaki color on opposite walls and the ceiling with white walls on either side in our living room and it really warms up the the concrete and glass. It feels cozy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:18 PM Flag
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that sounds really nice [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:09 PM Flag
[ - ] I thought this was supposed to be such a dead year in finance (people getting laid off etc). So why is my dh (a lawyer) working harder than he ever had (and no, he's not a bankruptcy lawyer)? Are other lawyers working this hard in the current environment? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:49 PM Flag
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his billables didn't change did they? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:50 PM Flag
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Finance is a BROAD discipline. I am busier than ever, whereas other people are getting their resumes ready. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:52 PM Flag
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what field is he in? There are few fields that are really totally dead. The good lawyers in most fields are still busy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:52 PM Flag
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real estate finance [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:07 PM Flag
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seems to me that maybe there is a lot of a** covering right now, which could be why a real estate lawyer is busy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:16 PM Flag
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My DH (not big law) was dead this winter so he is working like crazy to make up for lost time [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:53 PM Flag
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my non IB- finance dh is very busy taking over companies andrestructuring them [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:17 PM Flag
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I'm an inhouse lawyer at an IB. We are swamped. All our approved outside counsel are swamped. So frustrating. There are not enough well trained finance attorneys. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:21 PM Flag
[ - ] What's the average reading ability of a kid entering K at NEST or Anderson? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.19.08, 06:48 PM Flag
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Many posted a few months ago that only 3-4 kids in A's k classes come in reading fluently. I spoke separately to two NEST moms who said that about 1/3-1/2 of the class came in reading (I don't know at what level) but every kid was reading by Christmas [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:49 PM Flag
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Are all kids developmentally ready that early? I am the Hunter parent who posted the query below about DOE programs. I know the Hunter principal often says that reading is a developmental skill that comes with maturity and that it should not be pushed too early. He also says that while many gifted kids read early that reading early is not a sign of giftedness and plenty of gifted kids read later. It is interesting--I was a very early reader (2.5) but both of my kids, while EG and PG by SB scale, would be considered average to even late readers. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:53 PM Flag
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I have no idea. I do know that in my dc's preschool, which is more academic than most, most of the kids are able to read by the time they graduate b/c it's taught (Explode the Code) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:56 PM Flag
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What people call reading "fluently" covers a wide range of actual reading skills. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:05 PM Flag
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400,000 words a minute in 12 languages [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:07 PM Flag
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just like mommy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:09 PM Flag
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wow- you have your blimkers on- only 12 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:20 PM Flag
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