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[ - ] Anyone know of a "make your own robot" class (for a 6 year old). Manhattan or Bklyn. TIA. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.19.08, 10:06 AM Flag
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I know there is one but I can't for the life of me think of the name. The fliers I've seen for it come in the Valpack envelope we get. I bet you could google it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:08 AM Flag
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there is a place near east 23rst street that has a class like this but I can't remember the name. I would check with gocitykids.com. That's where I read about it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:11 AM Flag
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Yes, I know of two: Robotvillage, and Stratolab, both on the Upper West Side. Google for their websites. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:20 AM Flag
[ - ] I love NY 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.19.08, 10:02 AM Flag
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i used to [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:07 AM Flag
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Yeah, me too. Except for not needing a car, I'm not finding it so wonderful these days. It's so dirty, and so many people are needlessly horrid or overdressed. I feel old just thinking these things! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:14 AM Flag
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Not in my neighborhood (well, maybe the dirt). I think NYC can give you a great sense of community and belonging. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 11:50 AM Flag
[ - ] if you've only been at a job for 1 month and decide to give notice b/c you found someting PT, how do you tell them u r leaving? do you give 2 weeks? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:02 AM Flag
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yes, if possible you def do. they might ask you to leave immed though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:03 AM Flag
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Show the same respect to your employer no matter how long you are at a job- yes, 2 weeks is standard. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:05 AM Flag
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what is the position you are leaving? can i take it? seriously. my alias/UN email is summereve25@aol.com. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:07 AM Flag
[ - ] Need ideas for a 4 year old girl birthday gift. She has an older sister so already has lots of stuff. No dress up or polly pocjets - she has a ton already. Any other ideas welcome...TIA!!! 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:55 AM Flag
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4 y/o DD's favorite b'day gifts - The Picnic Game, Bingory, Groovy Girls w/clothes and, of course, the dress up clothes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:58 AM Flag
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Thank you so much, what is Bingory? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:59 AM Flag
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It's a game - a combination of Memory and Bingo. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:02 AM Flag
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my 4 yr old loves webkinz [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:59 AM Flag
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They are the Devil's Spawn. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:01 AM Flag
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They are just overpriced stuffed animals at that age. DD has one (part of her gift for being a flower girl at a wedding), but has no idea there is a website component. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:04 AM Flag
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But one day they figure it out. And then BAM! You are reduced to UBing during school hours. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:08 AM Flag
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or: nope. My dds can't go on the site when they want. They are allowed a few times a week and that's it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:12 AM Flag
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or; my 4yr old uses their website and plays the math games, alphabet games, ect. it is what you make of it. The kids can actually learn on that site. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:12 AM Flag
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I also love all the craft projects where they can create their own jewelry or hats or whatever. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:30 AM Flag
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What about magnetic paper dolls? My dds are very entertained by those. Also - Klutz makes a book of paperdolls that provided hours of entertainment for my oldest. She got it for her 4th bday and was still playing with it last summer when she turned 7. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:33 AM Flag
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inexpensive: a toy medical/first aid kit, believe it or not. for $100: a kitchen set with stove-frig-counters-accessories from Target [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 11:42 AM Flag
[ - ] 7 mo has absolutely no interest in crawling or rolling over. He sits just fine and babbles all day, is engaged, smiles laughs, etc. All his little friends are crawling away. If I put him on his tummy, he pushes up, and flips onto his back where he is stuck. Worry? Let it go? Obviously, I'm a first timer here.... 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 06.19.08, 09:53 AM Flag
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COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:54 AM Flag
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lol. ITTA! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:57 AM Flag
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my first db crawled at 11 months, the second at 6 months. they do what they do........ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:54 AM Flag
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My dd didn't start crawling until 9 months....she rolled over at around 7 months. Let it go...it'll happen soon enough. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:54 AM Flag
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yeah, i'm a worrier...... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:56 AM Flag
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mine didn't start crawling until 11 months [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:55 AM Flag
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No worries. Crawling sucks, so you're better off. Neither of my DDs crawled. One crab-walked at 12 mos, and the other butt-scooted around 10 mos. They're 7 and 5 now and just fine physically. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:57 AM Flag
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I had a but scooter too! She didn't start doing that until about 11 months. Older DD crawled at 10 months. I did have the younger one evaluated at 1 year and they basically told me I was neurotic...but it made me feel better! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:01 AM Flag
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It was hard not to worry about the older DD. 12 mos! She was the youngest in her playgroup, too. By the time she became mobile, the other kids were starting to walk. But she was a very observing baby. She's still pretty observing -- and a fabulous runner. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:06 AM Flag
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Both my dc's rolled for the first time at 7mo and crawled shortly after they walked at 13mo. Do not worry. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:07 AM Flag
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I wouldn't be worried at all about him not crawling. if he doesn't roll over on his own w/in the next month and a half, I'd start to be concerned. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:08 AM Flag
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one trick that I've heard is to put the toys just a bit out of the babies reach, and see if they can figure it out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:19 AM Flag
[ - ] Thoughts: I was just in Micheal's with my 4mo. She started to cry, so I began to nurse her. There weren't any other customers around, and I continued to search for an item. One of the workers there saw me. A couple of minutes later her coworker came to my aisle, spoke loudly to me saying "there is a bathroom over here. There are children running around here." I got her name but wanted to check up on NYS laws re: breastfeeding in public. WDYT I should do now? Write a letter to the store manager? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:52 AM Flag
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New York State law permits breastfeeding in public as long as (a) you are not blocking other people's way (no sitting in front of the escalator, in the middle of the shopping aisle or in front of a fire door) and (b) you are legally permitted to be there in the first place (no marching into a stockroom or back office). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:55 AM Flag
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Thank you. I looked it up, so now I know. If I had known before I would have said something to the person right there. Now, should I call the store to speak to the manager or write a letter or both? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:56 AM Flag
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You could call if you wanted and let the manager know he should probably teach his employees state law in this matter -- I hope you didn't actually go into the bathroom! I would have laughed at the worker and told her to leave me the hell alone. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:58 AM Flag
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Ia mk feeling sick so was off guard. Plus it just shocked me. I didn't go to bathroom. Dd was almost finished so I slowly put her down. But I should have said something. However, I knew I was about to say s.t. inappropriate--better to have not said anything at all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:10 AM Flag
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Call and speak to store manager, then write a letter to someone higher up including the info about your call [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:58 AM Flag
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I called and will write a letter. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:09 AM Flag
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np: what did they say? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:13 AM Flag
[ - ] Someone on insideschools is claiming that G&T spots may be rescinded. Anyone else hear about that? 18 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.19.08, 09:51 AM Flag
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http://www.insideschools.org/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3530 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:51 AM Flag
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good god! We registered dd yesterday. does that mean she's not really registered? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:13 AM Flag
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I thought all of this was over with! Maybe its specific to that school? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:17 AM Flag
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If so, the DOE is so F&@^ing incompetent. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:18 AM Flag
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Some schools are worried about the overacceptances, but I think they will all find that not everyone registers so it will be fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:24 AM Flag
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That school is PS 185. Does anyone know where that is? Which District? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:37 AM Flag
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There is one in Manhattan and one in Bklyn, both of which offer G&T according to inside schools. don't know either. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:39 AM Flag
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one of them is district 20 in brooklyn. my school. crap. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 02:50 PM Flag
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The DOE has insisted they don't need wait lists because they can forecast demand and overbook classes knowing some families will decline. If they get it wrong, there could be more kids than available seats. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 11:32 AM Flag
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I think the people should sue the doe, or open another class at that school to accomodate these poor dcs. we have told our dd that she is going to the school, and it would be bad for a number of reasons not to have a spot now. perhaps the poster should get a lawyer now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 02:21 PM Flag
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The school kept all registrations pending because they *think* there will be too many kids. I bet by the time the school years starts they will realize that this is not the case. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 02:27 PM Flag
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but this is very distressing to people. the doe should register them all and create an additional class if need be. this is insane. these poor people have been through enough with this process. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 02:30 PM Flag
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And then how exactly will they decide? And when? It's late enough already. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 02:34 PM Flag
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People have been refused registration at East Village Community School, and one of the Upper East Side elementaries, after getting letters from the DOE assigning them there. This isn't g&t, just gen ed, but it's scary. I feel lucky that when we went to our DOE-assigned school, they had us on the list. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 02:03 PM Flag
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Why would the DOE be sending a letter assigning a gen ed school though? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 02:28 PM Flag
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EVCS is in district 1, which is unzoned and all schools are assigned through application/lottery through DOE. The UES one is for the area that has no zoned school (it was closed) so the DOE assigned those residents to other area schools. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 03:09 PM Flag
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this is the one thing I've heard of that actually could result in a lawsuit -- if someone gave up a spot at a private or other school. Wow. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 02:53 PM Flag
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Exactly, I gave up a spot at one lottery school to register at another. I would be at a lawyer immediately if the one I chose, said no when I showed up to register. Fortunately their roster matched my letter. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 03:10 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone have experience with admissions at St. Anns? My dh is set on having our dd go there (we're in Bklyn and our zoned school isn't good). I have family who attended there but haven't gone through admissions recently. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:51 AM Flag
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Don't count on it. It's very hard to get in. You should look at all the local private schools as well as the public lotteries. Also, it's possible you can get into some of the schools that "aren't accepting variances." I know a few who have. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:55 AM Flag
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Does family legacy help there? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:55 AM Flag
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I don't know. Probably. Definitely if that legacy is tied to someone famous or fabulously wealthy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:58 AM Flag
[ - ] I am a person who is always late and have been all my life since grade school. late for jobs, school, classes, everything except dance class (I was always on time for that). everyone in my life knows I'm going to be late so they just don't show up early if they're meeting me. I purposely don't wear a watch because I just don't want to know what time it is all the time. I guess this is a bit selfish, but if someone doesn't like it they don't have to be my friend. I actually don't like being early for things, on time is ok but early annoys me because I feel like I'm wasting my time. 29 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:45 AM Flag
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Well, you are the only one that could change this behavior- but I guess you would have to understand why it is beneficial to change and really want to do it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:47 AM Flag
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it's more than a little selfish. why isn't other people's time important to you? why is it ok for you to disrupt classes, inconvenience co-workkers, etc by being late? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:48 AM Flag
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It's not a little bit selfish. It's a LOT sefish. You don't like wasting YOUR time by being early, but you are happy to waste other people's time by being late. You're a jerk. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:49 AM Flag
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def weird buti feel the same way i like to get ready 20 minutes before i have to leave then ready 2 hours before and sit around waiting ...i dont think its a bad thing theres a name for what we are i just dont remember it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:49 AM Flag
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It's called being oblivious to other people. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:52 AM Flag
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selfish? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:58 AM Flag
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I didn't know there was a name for this, I would love to know what that is. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:01 AM Flag
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It's one thing to delay your own actions so you feel the exciting pressure to rush around to get ready, but it's another to delay to the point where other people have to wait for you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:07 AM Flag
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you don't have a cell phone?? NO ONE has an excuse to be late all the time in this day and age. I absolutely can't stand people who do this and don't bother to try to change it. It's infuriating for those of us who actually make an effort to be on time and to be considerate. We all have busy lives. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:52 AM Flag
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I have a very busy life too. Most people in my life really don't have a problem with this. All my friends are the same way. None of us is stressed about time. I've had many friends throughout my life and no one ever complained or seemed to care. They were late or going to be late too. When I was employed my employers didn't seem to mind too much either. I guess I attract people who always late too. I let my last nanny know when I hired her I didn't care about lateness and she said she didn't either. We were both always a little late and it worked great for us. I was very late for the first date with my husband, so much so that he went home and came back. We've been married for 12 years. So I guess late just works for me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:08 AM Flag
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Yeah, it works for YOU. Then there are these people who, for no reason you can figure out, really hate you. Why do they hate you when you are just your wonderful self? Oh well, no need to bother with the little folk. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:11 AM Flag
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No one hates me. If they do it's hurting them way more than it will ever hurt me. Hating someone takes way too much energy. If you've got hate just let it go. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:24 AM Flag
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I am sure you haven't gotten very far career-wise. Very few bosses put up with this kind of crap. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:26 AM Flag
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I'm sort of surprised she's been allowed to get this far - my college and grad school profs would close the door at the beginning of class and if you weren't already in the room, you were SOL. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:32 AM Flag
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You know that's very interesting because my husband is late a lot for his job. So much so that if there's an important meeting his boss calls and tells him its important for him to be on time that day. He has been promoted several times and gotten unbelievable raises from this same boss. The reason is he may be late but he works harder than most. Has a great attitude and is willing to stay late, very very late to finish projects. His boss just doesn't sweat the small stuff like being on time. I am a stay at home mom so I am no longer have a boss. But when I did my bosses always loved me. I worked hard once I got there albeit late. Except for one boss, who was a complete jerk to everyone. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:42 AM Flag
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Sounds like he is not high enough to deal with clients on his own. It's one thing to come late to sit at your desk, but leaving your clients waiting is not something that ever gets you anywhere. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 11:01 AM Flag
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bull. I guarantee people in your life find this incredibly obnoxious. And btw, being on time routinely does not indicate that someone is "stressed about time." Simply that they are considerate and reliable. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:32 AM Flag
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you sound like a total and absolute jerk. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:52 AM Flag
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when people are late it gives me time to think about their faults. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:04 AM Flag
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yes you are right..it's selfish and an entitled attitude to have [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:14 AM Flag
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your friends must be just like you. I would never stand for this behavior from a friend or employee. Just RUDE [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:16 AM Flag
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If you're so ok with this then why did you post such a lengthy paragraph about it? You just want attention for being late? Congrats! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:35 AM Flag
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Good analysis! She's probably late to get attention, too. Hey, OP, look up "histrionic personality disorder." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:41 AM Flag
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I was responding to the question In Talk, "What's your opinion on people who are always late" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:45 AM Flag
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Now you know: people think you're a jerk. All your "friends" and people who "don't hate you" in fact think you are a selfish jerk. Now, straighten up and fly right. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:48 AM Flag
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Tell these people on UB the truth- you can't tell time. A digital watch won't work 'cause you can't do the math to figure out when you need to leave or any of that stuff. You have a nice rack so you can get away with it but at least be honest on an anonymous board. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:37 AM Flag
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That is so funny. I do have a nice rack and a banging to go along with it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:47 AM Flag
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banging? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 11:01 AM Flag
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I work with people like you. They are otherwise my friends, but that part pisses me off. I used to pick up the slack, but now I just ignore the work as it piles up. Looks bad for the department, but that's my boss's problem, I guess. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 11:55 AM Flag
[ - ] for anyone who cares, i heard from a reliable source that the incoming K class at anderson will consist of 36 girls and 14 boys. (or has this been discussed already?) i think onsites should be brought back for the citywides -- and be available to ALL district-wide G&Ts as well -- for those students meeting the preestablished testing cutoff. like the old days... 33 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.19.08, 09:44 AM Flag
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Right. In addition to the test, you will have an onsite at 5 schools. When do you think you'll get a notification then? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:50 AM Flag
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np. That's how it was when we applied a few years ago, and we got most of our notifications at the same time, or soon after private school letters came out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:18 AM Flag
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But you could not apply to every school you wanted. In D2, you only had to pick one school to go to for an onsite and if they did not take you, you were out of luck. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:20 AM Flag
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Only 1 onsite for district programs, but there were also onsites for all of the citywide programs, and dc could conceivably get into all the schools/programs where you applied. Nothing's perfect. Whatever system get used will have its pluses and minuses. I'm just saying that it used to be dc had to go to multiple onsites and most people got their notifications a lot earlier than they do now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:41 AM Flag
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The could always introduce gender balance into the lotter y process. On sites aren't the only way to secure a gender balance. I'm not crazy about qualifying by a test score alone but at least it's objective and erases the possibility of politics or biases having a role in who gets in and who doesn't. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:58 AM Flag
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as someone whose child was accepted a few years ago at anderson under the old SB/onsite system (having scored a 99 on SB5) off of the WL very late in the process, and whose kid is doing extraordinarily well there, i sometimes think how lucky we were to get in at all -- dc very nearly didn't. however, i still think the onsite is the best way to balance a class -- it's not and shouldn't be only about scores -- it's about personality and other factors (including racial and geographic diversity) that scores alone can't qualify. i'm in favor of onsites. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:04 AM Flag
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^^^with respect to your point about poltics and biases having a role, no system will be perfect. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:08 AM Flag
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I like the alternate view: give the school the best and the brightest and let them (the professionals) figure out how to teach the kids. The other factors you mention are legit BUT in the G&T schools, they should be secondary to aptitude. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:13 AM Flag
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NP: We just got into Anderson (1st year without onsites), but I am in favor of onsites also. Access to citywides should be primarily about aptitude. But it's also important that extraordinary kids who might not otherwise have a really good alternative to Anderson should get an opportunity at the Anderson education. That's the kind of kid that the onsite could have reached, but scores/lottery alone just will not. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:36 AM Flag
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Anderson never prioritized the kids without another alternative. Most have always been D3/D2 MC/UMC kids with other alternatives. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:59 AM Flag
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NP: How would you know this? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 11:05 AM Flag
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We are at the school. Most families are well off and live on UWS or UES. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 12:53 PM Flag
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We're at the school, too, and you really don't know. There are plenty of families that might "present" as UMC but are struggling with under $40K income but you'd never know. We've found each other. What is it they say "water seeks its own level?" That's why you think everyone is like you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:49 AM Flag
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^^ Oh, and BTW, we're white... so, don't judge race as the indicator of economic status [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:51 AM Flag
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I don't think so. We have seen enough apartments over the years, have heard enough about the vacations people take, renovations they made and summer places they have, the expensive camps and afterschool activities they send their kids to. Could not be done on $40K year, or even $200K in most cases. I am not saying there are no kids like that there but it's a small minority. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 07:03 AM Flag
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who is your source? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:00 AM Flag
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a parent who attended the multi-school PTA meeting held recently, as a representative. the details were disclosed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:04 AM Flag
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This can't be correct. They definitely accepted more than 50 kids, and they still don't know who accepted the spot and who turned it down. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:19 AM Flag
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not according to the source. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:30 AM Flag
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I don't think the gender balance issue is a surprise at all. The 36/14 is about what Hunter 2nd rounds were. Generally girls do outscore boys 2:1 in the early years. All of the G&Ts are going to be girl heavy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:07 AM Flag
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Given registration isn't over, that would suggest that they didn't extend offers beyond the 50 seats in anticipation of decliners. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:16 AM Flag
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They did, OP is full of it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:21 AM Flag
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nice. just telling you what i've heard. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:30 AM Flag
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This is consistent with the boy/girl ratio at many of the district g&t's last year, so I would not be surprised. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:29 AM Flag
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Please tell us more about your source and who gave them this info. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:34 AM Flag
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the results were announced at the multi-school PTA meeting. that's all i will say, since i am not the direct source. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 12:51 PM Flag
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Thanks for sharing. I wonder what it means for our class of kids when they're trying to get in for middle school. If there's gender balancing at that point, it will be almost a class of new boys. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:44 AM Flag
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You don't need an onsite to fix this, simple gender balancing would have done it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 11:03 AM Flag
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yes, that's true, though i am still in favor of onsites, for factors other than gender balance. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 12:52 PM Flag
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So what? Are there any kids out there that will have a problem with that? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 01:53 PM Flag
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At last year's LL talent show, the boys (who were in the minority) did a skit about it. Since boys by 1st or 2nd tend to socialize mostly with other boys, it's probably somewhat limiting for them, but probably makes for a quieter class? I have a boy, wouldn't mind if he was in a girl-heavy class at all, but he would probably hate it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 05:56 AM Flag
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I would hate it for my ds, I think it's really bad especially if your ds is stereotypical active boy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 07:08 AM Flag
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They don't know yet. They haven't even finished contacting everyone on the list. I was in the office yesterday. And Donna wasn't even sure who were boys and girls on the list because there are so many non-gender-specific names on the list. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:12 AM Flag
[ - ] Anyone use a doula? Was it helpful? Why or why not? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:41 AM Flag
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used a post-partum doula, it was great. seriously, helped in a way that family and friends can't, with bresatfeeding issues, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:04 AM Flag
[ - ] New NEST moms. Should we try right away to raise funding for assistant teacher in the room? 14 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.19.08, 09:41 AM Flag
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First of all, you cannot earmark funding for staff. Work with your PTA and see how you can figure out fund allocations. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:49 AM Flag
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I'm sure the logistics are complicated. Just figuring that it would probably something a lot of parents would be interested in giving money for. So many other schools (G&T and zoned) do it so the path is paved in terms of logistics. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:52 AM Flag
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it absolutely cannot be done without the administration and classroom teachers being gung ho about it; I did not get the impression on the tour that it's something they're interested in. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:56 AM Flag
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You're right in terms of asking the classroom teachers what they'd like. I almost assume an extra pair of hands would always be helpful. It's certainly the selling point of privates, and seems to be part of the success of places like lower lab and anderson. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:01 AM Flag
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Most teachers I've talked to do NOT want another pair of hands in the room full time. It's a lot of extra work for the teacher -- time I'd rather she spend working for our children. The lack of qualifications needed for a assistant teacher worry me. Also, don't forget that LL has 28 kids in K. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:05 AM Flag
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How do we know teachers want an assistant teacher in the room? That's a LOT of money and no guarantee of the assistant's qualifications. I'm okay just trusting that the school knows what it's doing in this regard. Does anyone know how large the K classes will be, anyway? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:55 AM Flag
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i believe 25 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:07 AM Flag
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Sloooooooooow down. Signed - a new NEST mom. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:00 AM Flag
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Why slow down? It's just a thought about ways to improve our dcs education. Would you not want a decent assistant teacher in the room? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:02 AM Flag
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as an "old" nest mom I would say this has not been a priority for the teachers, they seem to be fine without, but the PTA does lots of great things with the money donated by parents so please give freely and trust the money will be well used [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:03 AM Flag
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np: i am a new nest mom and the class size there is larger than at our zoned public - however, those classrooms were the most well managed I saw of ALL the schools I visited and I went to a lot! it never really bothered me that there are not assistant teachers or a few more kids when they seem to have such a handle on it. The issue of an assistant's qualifications is a real one also...you may get the 'b' level teachers (or not even teachers) who can't get a job elsewhere and will do it for little money. imo not necessary. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:07 AM Flag
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ITTA! Another new NEST mom -- I'm sure PTA dollars are needed for so many other things! I'm sure there's no shortage of parents who come in to help as requested as well. I saw them on the tour reading in the hallways. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:43 AM Flag
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we have assistants in our public and it has been great. for the most part the assistants are working towards certification or are hoping to get an "in" at our school. Many assistants have gone on to get permanent teaching jobs so it is like a year long job interview. It is money well spent, imo. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:46 AM Flag
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The assistants at our private (we have two teachers, one assistant per K room) are great and are even staying a second year. Add so much to the classroom. You NEST moms should look into it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:59 AM Flag
[ - ] DD is going to Europe for the summer to visit my and dh's family. My sister will be travelling with her by plan from Switzerland to Italy. Do I need to prepare a letter that says we know and agree for dd to be traveling with her? And have it notarized? First time we're doing this... 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:40 AM Flag
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I would think so. And also a letter authorizing your sister or other family to give medical treatment [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:42 AM Flag
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oh, that's a good one. thx. anyone know how to phrase these? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:44 AM Flag
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How old is dd? You should either have her registered with the airline as a minor accompanied by a family member, or a notarized letter for your sister to have for immigration. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:44 AM Flag
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dd is close to 5 (August birthday). I'll do the letter. thx. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:46 AM Flag
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You probably know a lawyer who can help you draft the letters properly. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:47 AM Flag
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Absolutely. Any DC who is not travelling with both parents legally must have a notarized letter from their parent(s) stating where they are going, the planned dates of travel and the name(s) of the adults they will be travelling with. It's to prevent cross-border kidnappings. The airlines/immigrations do not always ask to see the letter, but if they do ask, and it's not there, they will not permit the child to board the plane or enter the country. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:49 AM Flag
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thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:59 AM Flag
[ - ] NEST or City and Country for K. Very different schools I know. We could manage the 35K but it would make a difference (lot less savings). 22 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.19.08, 09:38 AM Flag
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go private - c&c is the best! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:41 AM Flag
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Depends on how important peer group are to you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:57 AM Flag
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ITA: I would not want my child around such a group -- only those that can afford $35K for K. Good god! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:03 AM Flag
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ha! I posted that assuming people would understand that NEST would have a superior peer group. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:06 AM Flag
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why in the WORLD would you think so??? I know some real dumbshit kids who go to NEST. Just because a kid can score well on a test doesn't make them an all-around awesome kid. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:30 AM Flag
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np; itta. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:33 AM Flag
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nnp. Dumbshit? You sound lovely. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:48 AM Flag
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how so? C&C admits kids on a whole range of factors. NEST is all about how well the kid will score on standardized tests. Period. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:31 AM Flag
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we're starting C&C in the fall and paying $7,000 with a massive amount of FA. They do attempt socioeconomic diversity. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:29 AM Flag
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C&C mom here..they attempt it and are successful. Lots of financial diversity in the school among ethnic. You will love it. This will be our 4th yr and love it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:33 AM Flag
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I am so excited. So sorry that Lisa H will not be there anymore though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:38 AM Flag
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yes I was very sad to hear she's leaving..she's great. The new Director of admission Elysse (sp?) is the old lower school head..so she will be great too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:39 AM Flag
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do you know if she has already started? I actually have a couple of admissions questiosn. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:39 AM Flag
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I don't know but she has been working with Lisa to get ready. I think if you email the admission office they will contact you. If you have a Q, maybe I can help [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:42 AM Flag
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well, our dd is starting in the fall and I'd like to apply for her brother who would start the following fall in the IVs. I need to know if they give FA for sibs before the Vs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:45 AM Flag
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this I can answer. They don't give FA before Kinder. I know this because we get FA too and I have another dc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:47 AM Flag
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^^^what I did was put my other dc in a local preschool that does offer FA for the time until I could apply to C&C [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:48 AM Flag
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Actually, I'd prefer the NEST peer group but the nurturing, high teacher student ratio of C&C. Not sure if dc is a progressive learner so not sure C&C is right but don't think it will hurt for elementary years. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:05 AM Flag
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C&C. We chose C&C over Nest but didn't like NEST for our dc and so happy we made the right choice. Small classes (14 kids in K), 2 teachers in the classroom plus the specials teachers (music, art, movement). The community is very down to earth so the snob factor isn't there (many assume all privates are snooty). NEST is much closer but it was a no brainer for us. YOu know your dc best. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:26 AM Flag
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^^BTW why 35K? The tuition plus afterschool is nowhere near that amt. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:27 AM Flag
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We're going to C&C in the fall and I am so excited. What a wonderful school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:28 AM Flag
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take nest so I won't have an ulcer; signed, third choice 99 mom. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:53 AM Flag
[ - ] ok so i started dating this guy about 2 months ago...in the beginning everything was great it seemed like w ehad so much in common...out of the blue the last 2 weeks h has done a total turnaround nasty attitude always looking to turn what i say into a fight and then trying to blame me...do you think this is really him or is this him trying to test me ? 32 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:38 AM Flag
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this is HIM ... everyone is on their best behavior at the beg of a relationship. Sorry but drop him. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:39 AM Flag
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thats wat im saying [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:43 AM Flag
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men don't think that way. he was on his best behvior...now you see who he really is... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:39 AM Flag
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I think he's trying to get you to break up with him because he doesn't have the balls to do it himself. I would oblige him. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:40 AM Flag
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ding ding ding [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:40 AM Flag
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but we are not in a realtionship we are seeing eachother and when i say things about maybe just being friends he gets mad and still cntinues to call and do lil things like wake me up every morning same time and text me thru the day with missin u ....its weird [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:41 AM Flag
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lose him. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:43 AM Flag
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Yes, it's weird. HE is weird. As Dan Savage would say, DTMFA. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:44 AM Flag
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He sounds very controlling, possessive... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:01 AM Flag
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ITA! This happened to me in my 20s. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:42 AM Flag
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it's only been 2 months dump him [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:41 AM Flag
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how old are you? why would you put this on site feeback? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:43 AM Flag
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y r u a nasty individual..... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:44 AM Flag
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sounds like the guy you are seeing is worse. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:47 AM Flag
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Yes, why is this on the site feedback board? Does the guy work for CNET? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:46 AM Flag
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yes he does [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:49 AM Flag
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obviously i clicked it by accident relax [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:49 AM Flag
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it's the way he is. men don't 'test' women like that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:52 AM Flag
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thanks xo [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:53 AM Flag
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so he started acting weird after seeing you for 6 weeks??? when was the "beginning" of this relationship, the first week? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:54 AM Flag
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thats my point ...i have known him for years it just so happend that we started hanging out a lil more serious and it was great we had so much in common made me believe he wanted the same things ....take everything slow no bullshit i dont have time for it and he agreed never nasty ...all of a sudden its like everything i ssay is wrong, says i have a nasty tone....he got mad at me cause i walked in his room and said damn its hot in here...i dont get it its like he wants to turn everything into a fight and then blame it one me ...i dont get where its coming from and since it is only 8 weeks i dont wanna deal with the shit [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:56 AM Flag
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he sounds like he's 15--bail and find a grownup [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:58 AM Flag
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Not all friends make great lovers. A very good friend of mine and I tried being lovers for a while. It was disastrous. We made each other neurotic. We cut it off and after a year-long hiatus went back to being friends. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:59 AM Flag
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ask him what is up. confront him. if you like him in every other way don't just cut it off without talking about it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:05 AM Flag
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i try but its like he says i sont want to talk about it or oh god here we go...like its a problem .... hes 33 years old i didnt think this would be an issue [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:08 AM Flag
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Oh, just sleep with him then. Kick him out when he gets annoying. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:09 AM Flag
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lol the sex is amazing [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:11 AM Flag
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There you go then! Put that man on a leash. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:12 AM Flag
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but im beginning to ask myself if the headaches are worth it ..... id rather be stress free [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:20 AM Flag
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he doesn't sound very pleasant to be around. you'd be better off without him [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:55 AM Flag
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thats what im thinking [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:57 AM Flag
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The answer is ... who cares? Either way, its f'ed up. You've only been dating him for 2 months, you have very little invested -- why even bother wasting the time it takes to wonder why he's acting this way? Get out and roll the dice again. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 12:31 PM Flag
[ - ] For the school complainers: What you need to realize is that NYC is no longer an equal-opportunity City. It is a City for the rich, in housing availability, cost of life, etc. - if you have to have public schooling, it is going to be subpar. The City does not cater to families. 27 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.19.08, 09:36 AM Flag
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I think the only solution would be to throw money at the public school system, as sad as this sounds. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:37 AM Flag
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NP--Actually, they do throw money at it--spending per pupil is very high. That's not the problem, I think. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:38 AM Flag
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all I know is the school budget at dd's school has been cut for the 2nd year in a row. they had to close the library before and after school, and now they're having to cut performances and it's a performing arts school! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:45 AM Flag
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I think you have no idea what you're talking about. There are great general ed public schools all over the city. Also, there is more to NYC than Manhattan. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:38 AM Flag
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THen why all the complaints here? And why the NY Times article today that only the rich kids are getting into the good publics? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:39 AM Flag
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I just read this in a book: "Avoid complaining, criticizing or being negative; be especially wary of absolving yourself from responsibility and simply blaming 'them' for failures. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:40 AM Flag
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oversimplification. we're not rich, and we've been in good publics [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:47 AM Flag
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sounds like an op/ed piece to me [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:47 AM Flag
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It wasn't. They looked at the stats on where the DCs who got into the G&Ts lived - it's not perfect - 10025 includes CPW, Riverside Dr and a few housing projects, but overall it's a good indicator. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:01 AM Flag
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The article was about gifted programs. Those are not the only "good publics." There are many, many very good general education public schools in NYC. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:50 AM Flag
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that is not true. nyc is manhattan: queens, brooklyn, the bronx, etc., are boroughs of manhattan. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:50 AM Flag
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I hope this is some unfunny attempt at a joke. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:52 AM Flag
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lol...and said with such assurance! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:54 AM Flag
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baloney [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:39 AM Flag
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When do you see that the change happened from it being equal opportunity to not? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:39 AM Flag
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I guess by the 90's when the price of living here shot up dramatically. The message is subtle but clear: live here rich or don't bother living here at all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:40 AM Flag
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Well, I have to disagree. I have a friend who emigrated here from India. She and her husband are not rich by any standard, but they earn enough to pay the rent, support themselves and their son, and send money to India. They work multiple jobs and the education that their son is getting at a public school is far superior to what he was getting in India. So in this case, the city is for them a means to improve their lives and the lives of their family. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:45 AM Flag
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Live here rich and white, or go live in the boroughs (till you're exiled even further away). this weekend we were in central park for hours and there were no people of color...none! When did we become homogenous? may as well live in a suburb. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:47 AM Flag
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1. Those people in Central Park were tourists. 2. I guess you weren't in the northern end of Central Park. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:51 AM Flag
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LOL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:54 AM Flag
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True - I was at the southern end...I guess I still remember when the park wasn't segregated, and it surprised me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:20 AM Flag
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It has always been segregated, at least in the 90s it definitely was. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:23 AM Flag
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Staten Island has the largest population of Liberians outside of Liberia and a sizable Sri Lankan population. Queens is noted as being the most diverse of the boroughs- check out Jackson Heights if you doubt me, or read a census survey. They have them on the NYC gov website [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:07 AM Flag
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No longer" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:48 AM Flag
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^^^When was it ever? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:48 AM Flag
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I think you also have to take the good with the bad and take responsibility for your decisions. We moved back to NYC last year and agonized over WHERE to move - assumed we would end up in brooklyn but after researching schools for almost a year landed back in manhattan - largely because i wanted dc to take advantage of g/t at the citywides if he got in; i always felt he belonged there and seemed like such a great opportunity. Personally we would not make the commute from another borough - our rent is atrocious - but this is what we have chosen...and dc did get into our first choice city wide and we couldn't be happier. There are crazy processes in cities all of the country too...so you could end up going through some kind of bs no matter where you live. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:12 AM Flag
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My Forest Hills public school is far superior to the private Manhattan kindergarten I enrolled my dc in two years ago. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 02:10 PM Flag
[ - ] I received a letter yesterday telling me that my Ob/Gyn (Vanessa Dinnall) is leaving the practice and her patients will be taken over by Dr. Lily Hanna. I just called to make an appointment with Dr. Hanna since I am planning to start TTC before the end of the year, and the woman I spoke to said I couldn't see her until November because that was when my last annual was. 16 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:35 AM Flag
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^^ I just want to meet this doctor! Has anyone else had an experience like this (this is with the Moritz/Jew practice at St. Luke's Roosevelt), or does anyone know anything about Dr. Hanna? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:36 AM Flag
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She was the Dr. on call when I had my DD at SLR in 2003--she was lovely, very nice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:39 AM Flag
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Thanks for responding. This will be my first, so I'm kind of nervous about the doctor, and I have been seeing Dr. Dinnall for several years and really liked her. Hope I like Dr. Hanna too! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:40 AM Flag
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good luck! I've delivered twice at SLR and had positive experiences. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:41 AM Flag
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Thanks. I've heard mostly good things from friends who've delivered there, so I'm happy with that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:43 AM Flag
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I've never heard of a doctors office refusing to give you an appointment [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:43 AM Flag
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I hadn't either - they said that I couldn't have an appointment until a year after my last one, unless I was pregnant and it was for something else. I finally managed to get someone else to give me an appointment to meet with the doctor, but not for an exam. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:45 AM Flag
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it's actually for insurance purposes. they don't pay for more than one annual visit [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 10:07 AM Flag
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Dinnall is leaving? That is so disappointing. She's like a midwife. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:45 AM Flag
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I know, I am really sad. I had a great rappore with her and she was experienced with my possible pg complications (Crohn's) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:46 AM Flag
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I would really make sure this Dr. Hanna has the same type of philosophy. Otherwise, I'd switch out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:47 AM Flag
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That is why I want to meet her before I'm pregnant! Any recs for other doctors if I need it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:48 AM Flag
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I posted above--my OB is Dr. Gae Rodke, she delivers at the birthing center and on the l&d floor. vey open minded and woman friendly. I had a section and a vbac with her, she and her staff are really supportive. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:56 AM Flag
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I have a great Dr. Dr. Ephraim Ovitsch. He delivers at St. Vincents. I would recommend him to anyone. He will give you an appointment usually the same week. He really takes the time to listen to you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 11:30 AM Flag
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How was delivery at St. Vincents? I'd basically settled on Roosevelt but i'm open... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 11:32 AM Flag
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Though I am not pg, I have met with Dr. Hanna for GYN exams. I fear she is not thorough enough and seems very lax about diagnosing symptoms. She also seems narrow minded about her chosen treatments, and was dismissive of my requests for more natural treatments without hormones. If you are looking for a more conservative treatment, I'd go elsewhere. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.15.09, 09:40 AM Flag
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