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[ - ] Did anyone received a seat for 1st grade for NEST ? I have been trying to find out how many limited seats were available. If so, sibling or non sibling. DD scored 99 but got district, 3rd choice. Thanks. 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.18.08, 01:29 PM Flag
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no, but I didn't apply [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:30 PM Flag
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Both D2 1st graders I know got PS 124 (one scored high 90s, the other mid '90s). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:45 PM Flag
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yes, dd got at 1st grade spot. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:30 PM Flag
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Congratulations. Is the spot at NEST? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:38 PM Flag
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yes it is for Nest [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:02 AM Flag
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I feel for you schools folks. I really do. But there is no need whatsoever to post to both the NY Schools AND NYC boards. It's redundant, and it annoys the crap out of NYers like me who are thrilled not to be part of the schools drama. 'Kay? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:36 PM Flag
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Ditto [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:04 AM Flag
[ - ] okay, I'm bored. anyone want to speculate where the pseudo-suicide guy is right now? 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.18.08, 01:28 PM Flag
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tuscany [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:30 PM Flag
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so pedestrian [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:30 PM Flag
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who is this? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:35 PM Flag
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Mr. Israel, the hedge-fund guy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:35 PM Flag
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oh, yes. somewhere tropical [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:36 PM Flag
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they gonna catch him. they have security camera video that shows a car pulling up behind his, and they've idenitfied the owner of the car and questioned them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:38 PM Flag
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totally. he is pretty screwed, as well he should be [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:40 PM Flag
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and probably will be once they get him to prison [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:41 PM Flag
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yeah, he is going to wish he committed suicide [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:42 PM Flag
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Israel or Namibia. Somewhere with no extradition [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:45 PM Flag
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my guess too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 02:18 PM Flag
[ - ] Do you know of anyone whose dc got into private K after the initial waitlist period? Was it a school they originally applied to or a new school that they applied to later? Anticipating a shutout next year (OT and speech issues), and trying to come up with a stragegy. tia. 14 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.18.08, 01:22 PM Flag
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Wouldn't the strategy then be public? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:24 PM Flag
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that would be the fallback of course, but dc would definitely benefit from a small nuturing private. I'm trying to determine if there is a sort of "round 2" application process where some kids who are initially shutout then get a school before the fall. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:28 PM Flag
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usually no, unless you are moving from somehwere else and/or highly well connected. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:36 PM Flag
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you should start out by applying realistically. If your child still gets therapy and needs a small, nurturing environment, apply to BWL, Town, Trevor, City and Country, Little Red, manhattan country school, Cathedral, SHSH, Alexander Robinson, if a girl, marymount, if a boy browning. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:42 PM Flag
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oh, also Mandell and Claremont. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:43 PM Flag
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Any on this list not good if he needs a very structured environment? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:46 PM Flag
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C&C and little Red are very good for a dc in need of a lot of structure. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:12 PM Flag
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>>>>sorry I meant to say not very good. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:13 PM Flag
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applied after the initial time frame. Strategy ideas: tutor for the erbs (I'm serious, ask around), apply widely and don't belive what you read on UB, talk to anhyone you know with kids in private school about schools and processes and recomendations, start a dialogue with your psd so that you are on the same page with reagard to applications, if yo think dc will make maturity improvements, visit schools as late as possible (and don't take the erb/ecaa before end of October) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:25 PM Flag
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^^^^find a school you like and with which you have a chance and start a dialogue with the director of admissions....send a first choice letter by late december if possible. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:28 PM Flag
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thanks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:38 PM Flag
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The only one was a shutout and PSD pushed hard. This was a couple of years ago. Otherwise, the only ones I know who got in are going to British Int'l School, Mandell and Claremont. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:28 PM Flag
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If you apply strategically, he shouldn't be shut out. I like the list above (though Town has gotten pretty competitive). And pick one or two of those to focus your energies on, and use any connections you have. Schools like BWL or Trevor really want families who want them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:57 PM Flag
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Not sure why SHSH and Cathedral are on the list since those are pretty conventional, competitive schools, and as far as I know SHSH fills up the class in preK, making k admissions very difficult. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:02 PM Flag
[ - ] So who is invested in hedge funds? Do you think it is worth it? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.18.08, 01:21 PM Flag
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Most hedge funds require a very large threshold amount in order to participate. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:22 PM Flag
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Yes, and??? Some people here can do that, no? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:24 PM Flag
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Some perhaps. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:25 PM Flag
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Very, very few. A couple of million is not sufficent [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:27 PM Flag
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most hedge funds don't work only with institutional investors [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:26 PM Flag
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DO [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:26 PM Flag
[ - ] I'm calling my Congress-person to discourage them from voting for opening up our oil reserves and allowing coastal drilling. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.18.08, 01:20 PM Flag
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knock yourself out - i agree - but with that crazy fcker in office it will likely happen [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:21 PM Flag
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hey, maybe you can do it too.....maybe we all can...you never know? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:22 PM Flag
[ - ] What is your opinion of people who are always late? 35 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.18.08, 01:20 PM Flag
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selfish and irritating, unreliable [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:21 PM Flag
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I agree with these. I think its also a weird attempt at some sort of power play. I don't tolerate this in friends/colleagues of mine (they get a few strikes, but then they're out.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:24 PM Flag
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That's my MIL, her way of controlling... everyone will have to wait for me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:18 PM Flag
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I run late. I try to be on time, but often fail by 5-15 minutes. It relates to my chronic habit of underestimating how long it takes me to complete a project, run an errand, etc. Sometimes I only give myself the exact amount of time necessary to get someplace without factoring in late trains, no taxis, traffic. For social events, I don't see the point in "rushing" to have a fun lunch or get to a party. My friends know this -- they also know I never care when they run late, change our plans at the last minute, or cancel. When it's important -- like work, dropping/picking up kids at school, an important appointment -- I clear the decks and make sure I'm on time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 03:00 PM Flag
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That's obnoxious. If you know you chronically underestimate the time it takes to get somewhere, you should factor that in. It's like saying, "I'm rude - and if you don't like it, too bad." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:00 PM Flag
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ITA--I drop friends like OR. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:21 PM Flag
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this is me.. sorry [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:22 PM Flag
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OP: Here's your chance to explain why you're like this. I am genuinely curious. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:23 PM Flag
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ditto. the reason for this is that time doesn't matter much to me. I always aim to be on time but I don't stress out over this to be exact on time. Plus minus 30 minutes is okay in my book. There are occasions, though, when I am rather early like for job interviews or other non-social events. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:37 PM Flag
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Oh my god, if you kept me waiting for thirty minutes, I would kill you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:41 PM Flag
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ok. so you and I won't be friends. So what? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:54 AM Flag
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I would never ever be your friend. I work, and every spare minute I have goes to my children. If I took time out to meet you for lunch and you were 30 minutes late, that would be our last lunch together. Don't you realize the message you are sending to people, which is that your time is more important than theirs? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:02 PM Flag
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depends on their age. If they are youngish, I sort of think "they'll learn." If they are not young, it drives me crazy. It is irresponsible and disrespectful to the people they keep waiting. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:24 PM Flag
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before kids, selfish. after kids, disorganized [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:24 PM Flag
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selfish, irritating, annoying, self centered, spoiled, I can go on and on..This is a huge pet peeve of mine [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:25 PM Flag
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they are optimists with poor judgement [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:26 PM Flag
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don't let them fool you. They are just rude and feel entitled [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:31 PM Flag
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I am always late. Op, you should not take it so personally. I realize that it is a shortcoming on my part, but I am an extremely organized, methodical person and find it hard to move to the next thing without feeling I have adequately completed my immediate tasks. i.e. I cannot stand going out in the morning without making the beds and straightening the apartment, even if it is going to make me late. I suppose it also has to do with difficulty making transitions. It is more complex for some than selfishness. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:34 PM Flag
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but that has to do with selfishness-your needs over others who are waiting for you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:34 PM Flag
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wait. why is this selfish? You both just have a different take on what time means to you. Since you cannot tolerate her interpretation it is also selfish of you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:38 PM Flag
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that makes no sense. the selfishness has to do with being focused solely on her needs, not being considerate of someone else's time. if two people agree to meet at a mutually agreed upon time, that means they both found a time that works for them. if one person gets caught up with their own things (like making the beds) to the point wher eit can't wait to see the other person, selfish of them to only think of their needs, not other's time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:40 PM Flag
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I disagree with this. If you know me you know that even though we agreed on a time I will most likely be a little late. Just build this into the expectation. As I said, you and I interpret time and timeliness in different ways. If you cannot deal with this that is fine by me. Look for another friend. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:44 PM Flag
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np: Why should the burden of adding time be on the prompt person? Shouldn't the late person build time into her schedule BEFORE meeting the friend? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:03 AM Flag
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np: that is quite a stretch. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:40 PM Flag
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Look, I said it is a shortcoming, but it is a mental process that does not equate to weighing your needs vs. someone else's. It may be perceived as selfish by you, but that is not the intent. There is something else that drives it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:40 PM Flag
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You are much better at putting this into words. Thanks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:44 PM Flag
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I think there are two types of people who are chronically late. The first is the type who is generally well meaning but terrible at scheduling, organization, etc and is always harried running from one place to another (like one of my best friends). The second is the type who has no regard for the value of another person's time and never even has the intention of being on time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:40 PM Flag
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ita. I have a friend with 6 children. She is always late, despite every effort to be on time. I completely understand. Much different that a person who can't be bothered to get somewhere on time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:43 PM Flag
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In a work situation, it's a power play -- IMO unless the person is the CEO, they should be on time. Otherwise, it's disrespectful to everyone else at the meeting. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:46 PM Flag
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OR with the theory of two types... ITA. At my last job (before I left for the greener pastures of self employment) no one was ever on time for meetings and it was so obviously out of a lack of respect. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:47 PM Flag
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true. And I have very little tolerance for people who are late. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 07:03 AM Flag
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I depends on what you are talking about. Are you talking about a party or any group meeting? If so, people who are a little late are the cool ones. People who are early are anal, geeky and rude. People who are on-time are nervous straight edges...boring. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:33 PM Flag
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I totally agree with you. People who are a little late are usually cooler and more laid back in general. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 09:40 AM Flag
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annoying and need to get it together [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:25 PM Flag
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It's a cultural thing. There are many different ways to interpret time. Notorious late-comers don't intend to be late. It is just they don't stress out and if that means they'll be a few minutes late so be it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.19.08, 06:58 AM Flag
[ - ] I'm calling my Congress-person to discourage them from voting for opening up our oil reserves and allowing coastal drilling. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:18 PM Flag
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yeah, i am anti-progress [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:35 PM Flag
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yeah, there you go. you must not own a car. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:40 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone else feel their child is the single most fascinating and entertaining person you have ever met? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.18.08, 01:18 PM Flag
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yes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:20 PM Flag
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you know my son too?? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:24 PM Flag
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Actually I often think she's the most challenging pain in the a$$ I've ever met. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:24 PM Flag
[ - ] Just got email (not courier) from DOE saying I can come in on July 14 to review my daughter's test. Anyone BTDT? They let you retest? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.18.08, 01:16 PM Flag
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only if there was a scoring error [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:19 PM Flag
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Out of town and was wondering if we'd ever get the chance. Now I wish I had someone picking up my mail! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:20 PM Flag
[ - ] To themom super lawyers on the board. I am one of the moms with a 99 sb dc and 98 olsat who did not get into only two schools chosen. Was told by nikki rosen that did not get into district choice becasue "there were just too many siblings." 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:10 PM Flag
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op here: sorry cut off.. Anyway, do u think there is some sort of claim to be made here since 90 sibs got in and higher scorer was not placed. ISn't that the whole point of g 7 T? Seems really unjust. Wondering if there is any legal recourse.It seems generally that so much emphasis is given to special needs children at one end of the spectrum and gifted childs should be viewed as sn kids at the other end who deserve equal services/attention. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:13 PM Flag
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agree. The system does not seem fair, unless they qualify kids based on a score and do a lottery for placements. also 90-94s siblings in d2 and d3 should not be given any prefs in manhattan any way, they should not even be qualifying for district programs.. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:41 PM Flag
[ - ] house was originally priced around 700k. been on the market for months. changed brokers. now listed at 565. i think it's still very overpriced adn wouldn't be worth more than 420k to us. would you offer that amount that you thought it was worth and were willing to pay? or would you not bother at all b/c it's so far off their asking price? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:10 PM Flag
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need more info. seems like a big swing [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:12 PM Flag
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charming house but pretty small. right next to the railroad tracks. basement is not usable. it was owned by an older couple and the yard is small but just right for sitting in a little lawnchair among the flowers. not great yard for me b/c i want space for dcs to run around. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:13 PM Flag
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Then why are you even considering it? Offer what you like they might accept. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:35 PM Flag
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what town/area? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:20 PM Flag
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The market is bad. Even in nice towns like Scarsdale, people are cutting house prices like this. We are in the market and have seen it the past few months. Nothing is predictable. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:37 PM Flag
[ - ] Hi fashion moms on a budget - if you were to buy a great "designer" bag under a grand, which would you choose? It's time to treat myself (cause no one else is gonna do it). 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 06.18.08, 01:08 PM Flag
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interesting use of the word budget [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:09 PM Flag
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I assume that even rich people have a budget [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:24 PM Flag
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Bottega (but I believe it's up to $1200 for the smaller hobo) or Balenciaga (was super trendy at one point, but now I think it's just "cool" -- and there are plenty of styles). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 02:10 PM Flag
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You can get a nice, basic Tods bag for under a grand. I think they are practical and classic [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:10 PM Flag
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I like some Ferragamo bags. They would take you from season to season without looking dated or trendy. Unfortunately, only the smaller ones are under a grand. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:28 PM Flag
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I would up my budget a little bit and buy a classic chanel. So many of the other lines vary from year to year and the high fashion people will look at your bag and call it "dated" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:35 PM Flag
[ - ] Between PS9G&T and crappy private (CGPS or Calhoun), I'd go with PS9. CGPS and Calhoun have dumb (CGPS) and problem (Calhoun) DCs 17 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.18.08, 01:08 PM Flag
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Why are your privates crappy? Are you wiping in the wrong direction? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:10 PM Flag
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I don't know if I'm just tired or if that was really funny - but I laughed out loud. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:15 PM Flag
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LOL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:17 PM Flag
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Oh, that is sooo funny! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:07 PM Flag
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Do you have personal experience with children at each of these schools? B/c the MAJOR difference you're missing is the type of education offered by CPGS or Calhoun vs 9. If you want your child taught in a traditional, do workbook pages for homework, teach to the test environment, pick 9 all the way. If progressive education is of interest to you, look harder at these so called "crappy" schools. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:23 PM Flag
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I don't know anything about CPGS but all the dc's who i know at Calhoun do have behavioral and learning problems. Not trying to be mean but they do seem to lack a "standard" other than $$$$ [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:28 PM Flag
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"all" the dc's = what number? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:29 PM Flag
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5 but they are in the same class/grade [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:31 PM Flag
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ITA, an ex-teacher from Calhoun, told me that she was spending most of her time dealing with behavioral issues [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:40 PM Flag
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pub school teacher here. I PROMISE you: pleny of dumb kids at PS9 gen ed, and plenty behaviorals too. No, you will not find the creme de la creme at Calhoun or CGPS. But they actually do reject people. PS 9 is a public school and it must take everyone in its zone. and it does. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 03:03 PM Flag
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ITA, but crappy poster is comparing PS9G&T, which selects on the basis of OLSAT/Bracken scores (but not on behavioral issues). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 03:15 PM Flag
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I've been impressed with the graduates of Columbia Grammar & Prep School I have met. I have also been impressed with their college educations (including MIT). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 04:50 PM Flag
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I just posted below, know 6 kids that went there and all ended up at great colleges. Can't be that bad. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 07:07 AM Flag
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Rejected by CG and Calhoun? Sorry, they are wonderful schools... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 05:59 PM Flag
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ITA. We have 2 dc's at CGPS, both 90s ERBs, and (other than writing the checks) we couldn't be happier. Fabulous school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 06:59 AM Flag
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This is interesting. I work with several people whose kids went to CGPS and Ivy college from there. Can't be that bad. And the kids that went there from our preschool were quite bright too, with very good ERBs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 07:06 AM Flag
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But PS9 G&T curriculum is NOT accelerated and private curriculum IS. Privates have more extras and many teachers per class who can work one on one with very smart kids. You sound like a horrible person. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.20.08, 07:07 AM Flag
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