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[ - ] Is Spandorfer who I should be seeing at Cornell? What is so great about him? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:49 AM Flag
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not sure but people love him and davis, too... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 12:00 PM Flag
[ - ] Any pasteurized cheese experts? I have a business lunch tomorrow at an italian deli-like place. Most of the offerings have deli meat or imported cheese. I've read that most fresh mozzarella is made from pasteurized cows milk - help! :) 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:48 AM Flag
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order a hot sandwich and don't worry about it! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:49 AM Flag
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dont hot sandwiches have to have bubbling cheese (to kill bacteria)? you think a pannini would be legit? i sound like a crazy person, i know...THANK YOU! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:52 AM Flag
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the cheese is most likely pasteurized in the first place, but I would have a panini without a second thought - in fact now I think I want one... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:54 AM Flag
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Enjoy it! :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 12:05 PM Flag
[ - ] i have this awful sinking feeling. just went over our budget and something has to give. 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:47 AM Flag
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sell some crap on Ebay [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:52 AM Flag
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i don't think it'll help. it's not a one time over-the-hump problem. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:54 AM Flag
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cars are the biggest problem most Americans get into, but not usually in New York. Can you axe expenses? Cable - gone! Restaurant meals - gone! that sort of thing? How much do you need to cut each month to be at breakeven? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:57 AM Flag
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we live in a nyc suburb and do have a car. and i commute to work by car. the cost is 1.5 times it used to be. it's now a big expense for us. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 12:01 PM Flag
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can you step down to a crummier car? Do you have car payments? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 12:07 PM Flag
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no car payments. but we can't downgrade. we need the space for a big car. and selling our car for an older model just doesn't make sense b/c of repair costs. we really live very simply...never vacation, no cable, don't use babysitters a lot. but we'll have to start cutting back on groceries and the minor expenses that add up. we already got rid of our phone plan. we do have cell phones but i don't know if it's worth it to give it up. and we'll have to limit air conditioner use this summer b/c i'm betting that will be a big expense. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 12:09 PM Flag
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What caused you to go over? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:57 AM Flag
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we were on one income and really breaking even. being very careful about budgeting, etc. then i went back to work and i think we felt so wealthy that we just started spending more...didn't budget for groceries as much, etc. And we just got the bill for next years tuition and it's a full day tuition (parochial school, but still a lot) and it's just making me realize that we need to cut back a lot. and we'll probably be back at teh breaking even point. and i really wanted to get out of this rental and buy a house and it's just not looking likely. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 12:04 PM Flag
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i've been trying to live out of my pantry, cut out starbucks, cut down on drycleaning, that sort of stuff... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 12:01 PM Flag
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op: yeah, we'll have to start doing that. i think we can manage, but it'll be some work. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 12:07 PM Flag
[ - ] hi, looking for some possible reassurances here. just had a really tough amnio - the baby kept moving, so the doctor (who is extremely well-regarded and has done thousands of these procedures) had to really dig around with the needle. it was extremely painful, but more than that, it felt so dangerous, so scary. now i'm terrified i'm going to miscarry. i had an amnio with my second child and it was a walk in the park, a straight shot, so i was shocked at how much this hurt and how long it took for the dr. to get what he needed. he said all is well, but i'm terrified. anyone btdt? thanks for listening. 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:47 AM Flag
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i'm sure everything is fine. but i'm actually surprised at how popular amnios are, given the risk factors. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:48 AM Flag
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np: the risk isn't that high especially when you go to someone who is very experienced in it. I wouldn't have it any other way. I needed to know if something was wrong esp that I'm 40 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:49 AM Flag
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i am also nearly 40 and needed to be sure everything is fine. my doc's personal rate of amino resulting in misscarage is one in 400. that's why i've gone to him, for two of my kids. (i had my first when i was younger and didn't need an amnio.) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:54 AM Flag
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i guess so. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:56 AM Flag
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ugh that sounds horrible. i'm sure it'll be fine so try not to worry, but sory you went through that [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:48 AM Flag
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I'm sorry... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:48 AM Flag
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just take it easy for the next 2-3 days. My first amnio hurt like hell and I was cramping. I took it easy and didn't do anything to exert myself even though I had another dc at home. Last month I had another amnio and it hurt less but still cramping. I also took it easy with 2 kids at home. Just think + and take it easy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:48 AM Flag
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thanks - nice to hear. this is also my 3rd kid. so i've actually asked for help with the other two this afternoon and tomorrow. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:52 AM Flag
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just wanted to give you some reassurance. sorry that you had a tough time today... take it easy if you can... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 12:02 PM Flag
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thank you. i'm heading to the sofa right now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 12:06 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone have the babyplanet double stroller? I have a 2 yr old dd and expecting in august.. Live in the city.. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.17.08, 11:45 AM Flag
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^^^ sorry Im asking if its a good stroller [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:45 AM Flag
[ - ] Could someone please explain the stereotypes associated with Chapin, Spence & Brearly? (I realize they may be innacurate or outdated) Several women have referred to each school having a "type," but when I ask for clarification I never get an answer or I am told "you'll see when you tour." TIA 36 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.17.08, 11:44 AM Flag
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spoiled waspy brats [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:48 AM Flag
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seems like a bad path to go down. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:48 AM Flag
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Chapin - precious, Spence - slutty, Brearly - intellectual [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:50 AM Flag
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good breakdown... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:50 AM Flag
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What are you using the stereotype for? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:52 AM Flag
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accurate [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:52 AM Flag
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I would say Spence materialistic [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:54 AM Flag
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did you see inside actors studios many years ago with Gwyneth Paltrow, and this guy asks her if she went to Spence as if she got a nobel prize or something. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:56 AM Flag
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It's probably a pretty good education, though [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:58 AM Flag
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all three are very fine schools, without a doubt. Among the best anywhere. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 12:00 PM Flag
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obv. not all female, but what would you say about Dalton ? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 12:28 PM Flag
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Jewish [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 12:30 PM Flag
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that's lame... you can say "precious, slutty, intellectual" for the girls' schools, but you've got nothing but a religious breakdown for Dalton ?! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 12:31 PM Flag
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sorry, I meant "Jappy" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 12:33 PM Flag
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actually no, not Jappy, upper Manhattan, NY Times style culture maven Jewish, far left politics, but 4th generation social climbers [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 12:35 PM Flag
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but that's just the ones I've known, I'm sure they're not all like that [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 12:38 PM Flag
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what's a 4th generation social climber? A family that has been climbing for 4 years and still hasn't made it? Never heard that turn of phrase. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:21 PM Flag
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^^oops, I mean 4 generations [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:26 PM Flag
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Dalton is for artsy rich kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:03 PM Flag
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unless they family receives aid, ALL private school is for rich kids [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:22 PM Flag
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True. And HM is known for having the richest. But Dalton has richer families than, say, Brooklyn and downtown schools. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:27 PM Flag
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What are you talking about? HM is not known for having the richest families. It's known for being the most Jewish, and insufferable. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:32 PM Flag
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HM is not known for being overly rich. Wrong. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:33 PM Flag
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Wrong. HM isn't known for being overly rich. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.18.08, 01:34 PM Flag
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OP -- The vague stereotypes I heared varied from Chapin = blond, preppy Republicans to Brearley = bed-raggled, intellectual, intense, socialists. Spence was wealthy, connected, spoiled. All seem silly, but many people rightly or wrongly still say things like, "I would never send my daughter to X" I just scratch my head. Even though I don't buy into the stereotypes, I'd like to know what they are so I can debunk them on my own. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 12:18 PM Flag
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oh come clean [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 12:19 PM Flag
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About what? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 12:23 PM Flag
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You buy into the stereotypes! You're the one asking about it! I mean, we all know 'you can't judge a book by its cover.' Why not just treat all of the kids as if they have good hearts, regardless of their background? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 12:26 PM Flag
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I don't like stereotypes & find that they bear little semblance to reality. That said, stereotypes do come from somewhere and many people still believe them even when they are outdated etc. I'm not from NYC, but starting to apply to NYC schools. When I ask questions, parents say they do not like X school's reputation for preppy/spoiled/intense kids/parents/faculty etc. I want to at least know the general vibe or reputation. I can and will disregard it after I tour schools and form my own opinion. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:15 PM Flag
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MOST kids won't come close to getting into tt. Don't worry about reps and stereotypes until you're sitting there with multiple acceptances. Total waste of time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:04 PM Flag
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If you really don't like negativity- you wouldn't court it. You would use your own eyes and sense. Repeating negative stereotypes continues them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:23 PM Flag
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People can say they "would never send their dd to C/B/S" as if they had a good chance to begin with. 150 girls a year start K in these three schools combine. And anywhere from 1/3 to 1/2 of them are sibs and legs. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:02 PM Flag
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Except for the "socialist" part (we don't know yet dc is too young) your description fits my dc and she goes to one of the other two, not Brearley. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:06 PM Flag
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Hoarace Mann the most jewish - could be in Israel. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 12.03.10, 09:50 AM Flag
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AND THIS ONE IS FROM 3 1/2 YEARS AGO....WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU?????????????? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 12.03.10, 09:57 AM Flag
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We are a very Waspy family at Spence. Predeominanly Wasps at the school and historically hugely Waspy. There are some Jewish families. At Chapin, where my best friend attended, it is also Waspy. My friend is a Wasp. She says there are about the same number of Jewish families there as there are at Spence but it is predominantly Jewish wives so they hide it better (via their names and actions, except for the very Jewish Seinfelds). She jokingly refers to the Chapin jews as "Waspy Jews" since they aspire to Waspy values. You see that at Spence too but there might be a few more Jewish names. Brearly has the most jews of either of the 3 schools and is more diverse. There are very few blacks or Asians at Spence or Chapin. Probably a few more hispanics. Horace Mann is the most Jewish school in the world. They say its the holy grail (no pun intended) for the truly Jewish moms and dads. Dalton a close second. Buckley like Spence and Chapin. Definitely jews but more like Chapin jews with jewish moms so their names are hidden but they aspire to be "Waspy". St Bernards is Waspy as well. When it comes to wealth though, no other school is close to Spence. there are so many billionaire families with good hearts there. When the new lower school was constructed, basically three families wrote the $50 m check. For the new facility just purchased recently, same thing. No new capital campaign was needed. Recent count is 12 billionaire families, mostly with daughters in school and a few on Board?council. God knows how many are worth more than $250 m. But you really cannot notice it. Believe me, if the Falcons get in, no one will notice. As facilities and location go, nothing beats Spence. Off 5th Avenue in Carnegie Hill. Lower school spectacular. New building on 90 Street spectacular. Will be ready in 2 years. Adds campus like feel. Upper School a little cramped but this new buidling will solve it. Chapin has agreat building but bad location. Brearly has a bad building and bad location. Sacred Heart has an amazing buidling but squeezed badly. St Bernards and NBS are very nice locations and buildings. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 12.03.10, 10:05 AM Flag
[ - ] We never applied to privates before. Do we have a shot at 1st grade at Dalton, Trinity, etc after being accepted into G&T? 15 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.17.08, 11:43 AM Flag
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why are you unhappy with g&t? why didn't you apply for k? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:48 AM Flag
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i am not saying i am unhappy, but i just learned how great dalton is. i always felt intimidated that it's only for super-rich and super-connected, and aparently, it's not so. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:51 AM Flag
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absolutely don't buy this. you are on UB, tested your kid for G&T, live in NYC, and had no clue about the private schools? gimme a break. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 12:21 PM Flag
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i am not selling anything for you to buy, hon [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 12:30 PM Flag
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don't think dalton or trinity will be buyin' it either...hon... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 12:42 PM Flag
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ok, you're dismissed, hon. you got your break. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:05 PM Flag
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if you were intimidated by the breakdown of the school population then it really isn't the school for you. yes, dalton is a diverse school but diversity is the minority there. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 12:22 PM Flag
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I went to dalton and it isn't the most diverse place, but I had plenty of friends whose parents were teachers, accountants, etc. Compared to some nyc privates. money doesn't buy morons into the school. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 12:43 PM Flag
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np; this is true. I think they used to have this reputation a long time ago, and maybe it is still a bit like that for HS, but I think it's really different for Lower & middle school. I read UB posts and thought D might be full of entitled uber rich, but I've met a lot of regular Joe/Jane like me there. Met a lot of down to earth parents, though there must be some who are not like that... In any case, I love the community and dc loooves it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 04:16 PM Flag
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1st is not a big entry point. I would think a Hunter to Dalton switch could be attractive to Babby, but you need people to move. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:55 AM Flag
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This is what we did for our dc. There are several kids from Hunter at D, including some teachers. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 04:12 PM Flag
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very few schools have openings for 1st grade. usually they will only give you a wait list application b/c class size doesn't increase, so there is only a spot if someone leaves, and that rarely happens by 1st grade. The exceptions are St. Anns, Packer and Fieldston Lower, which actually increase in size for first grade so they always take new kids at that point. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 12:40 PM Flag
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thanks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:17 PM Flag
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Aren't you Crappy G&T Mom w/ the fall bday dd? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:50 PM Flag
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lol, no. i can't stand her though [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 02:09 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone know how bad moviprep (colonoscopy prep) tastes? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:42 AM Flag
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it's not too bad. just chug as much as you can, stop, and chug again. that's the only way you'll get through it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:44 AM Flag
[ - ] how to handle separation anxuiety - in an almost 5 year old? She won't let me leave her anywhere she was comfortable before - playdates, classes. What should I stay when she is screaming she doesn't want to stay there or for me to leave? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:41 AM Flag
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anyone been through this? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:47 AM Flag
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does she have any good friends? does she like her preschool? if she is happy there, it's easier for her to let you go [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:50 AM Flag
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does she go to pre-k or k? i think above poster is right - if she has any good friends, start with them and build from there? did something happen in particular recently? do you talk with her about her fears? kids can latch on to seemingly meaningless jokes or comments, not knowing how to take them. sometimes it takes some digging to figure out what set off your kid, but often there is an actual cause behind their actions. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:57 AM Flag
[ - ] What would you do? A coach in my 9 yo ds' little league division flipped out when his team lost a playoff game. Took the team aside and yelled at the kids for 10 mins. Called them names, including a-hole and b-tches. I saw this, the kids repeated what he said. My ds is not on this team, but I want to make sure they never end up with him as a coach. Should I contact league or what? Oh, and coach is a friend of DH's. DH says, "yes, what he did is bad, but we should stay out of it" 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:40 AM Flag
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send an annoymous letter to the league. if your kids get put on one of his teams ask for a transfer [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:41 AM Flag
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I would call who ever organizes the division and tell them what you saw, anonymously [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:42 AM Flag
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:44 AM Flag
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definitely report. and notify a team member's parent. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:42 AM Flag
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that is the thing - several parents of the team members saw this and recognize it was wrong, but no one seems inclined to report it. Personally, I am just floored and outraged, but apparently the dads are all saying, "oh, that happened to me when I was a kid, just let it go." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:44 AM Flag
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You have to do what you feel is right. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:45 AM Flag
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i would report. your child is in this league, you want to know that the league is going to monitor that kind of behavior and do something about it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:45 AM Flag
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I think it is important to stand up for people that can't defend themselves, otherwise the behavior will repeat. It's not appropriate behavior, not professional, and should be reported. Absolutely write a concerned parent letter- do you want this guy belittling kids? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:44 AM Flag
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thanks, my feelings exactly. I am just shocked no one else is doing anything. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:45 AM Flag
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Don't worry about it, it's kind of human nature in a way. Just do everything you can do and then you won't have anything to regret. Plus, you'll be setting a good example to kids & dh. If it was me, I would talk to ds about why it wasn't ok for the coach to yell obscenities at him & his team. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:47 AM Flag
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Similar thing happened in our AYSO soccer league. He was reprimanded, continued the behavior, and asked to leave. I would contact the league. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:53 AM Flag
[ - ] Medical costs totally shock me. I just got two bills for medical procedures and they are jaw-droppingly high amounts. I'd say thank goodness i have insurance except that i have this suspicion that the insurance system is partially responsible for the high prices. 20 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:38 AM Flag
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they are scary. terrible thing is the insurance gets away with paying less - if you don't have it you have to pay the full amount. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:39 AM Flag
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i got billed $15,000 for a procedure. Insurance covered it and paid them $500. I don't understand how they have this set up. But i'm just relieved I had my little $20 copay and i'm done with it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:41 AM Flag
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but if you did not have your insurance, you'd have to pay 15K - unbelievable! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:48 AM Flag
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i'm really not understanding how this works. what's to stop people from charging $6 million for every procedure adn then just getting the standard amount from the insurance companies and as much as they can from the poor schmuks without insurance? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:50 AM Flag
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exactly. that is really sick. and the medical costs are super inflated because the hospitals employ tons of employees, whose job is to deal with insuarance companies. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:53 AM Flag
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Just a suspicion? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:39 AM Flag
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ok, more than a suspicion. i guess i should say i'm glad i have insurance but i still can't believe what's going on. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:41 AM Flag
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Now imagine what would happen if God forbid you or DH lost their job and you had a medical crisis... this is why the system is broken and must be fixed. We can't be afraid of changing the system drastically. We should fear letting it decay as it is now... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:44 AM Flag
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sounds good- any specific recommendations on how to help fix the problem? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:44 AM Flag
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S-O-C-I-A-L-I-Z-E... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:47 AM Flag
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hang out on UB? not sure that's helping! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:48 AM Flag
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cause the US government does things well and efficiently [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:54 AM Flag
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driven on a highway lately ? Gotten any mail ? parent receiving soc security ? My DC got sick while we were abroad last year and I was amazed at the quality of care he received as well as the ease with which we received it... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:56 AM Flag
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I'm pretty sure that was sarcasm... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:57 AM Flag
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they were being sarcastic, and I got that... I also know that there are many things we do well and the system as it is now is broken... just awful... socialized medicine works in virtually every Westernized nation and there's no reason we cannot do it here other than the fear of the word "socialized"... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 12:00 PM Flag
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are you talking about socialism? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 12:09 PM Flag
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Our oldest was born in Germany. Never ever will I go through that again. Probably 20 things happened that would freak out everyone on this board. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 12:10 PM Flag
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op: you know what i think would make a difference? if doctors posted their fees. most service related industries list their fees in a brochure or on the wall when you get there. i think if people (even the ones with insurance) had an idea of what doctors are charging, you'd see big time changes in the medical industry. If my doctor is charging $100 for dc's well visit and i see that hanging on the wall, i'm not going to be so happy sitting in the waiting room for 45 minutes. If that stupid plastic surgeon had told me he'd charge $2500 to put six stitches into dc's head and that insurance wouldn't cover it, i would've said 'forget it. i'll have a resident do it'. There's this secrecy about medical costs that i think is contributing a lot to the great expense [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 12:00 PM Flag
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MD"s receive only a portion of their fee and are told often times what to charge... it is a shitty system we have... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 12:08 PM Flag
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i think if prices and costs were more transparent, that would do a lot to fix the system. it would make the exorbitant prices be reduced. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 12:12 PM Flag
[ - ] Okay my UB friends it is time to bid you all adieu and get back to my day job before I lose it for lack of attention. It was fun to hang out with you-I gained some nice anonymous "fame" (I am Matchmaker Mom plus I am the one who got quoted anonymously in the NY Sun article yesterday. The reporter quoted me as if I were two people, but both quotes were from me)I will see you when it is time for middle school! 14 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.17.08, 11:38 AM Flag
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Hey there! It was great having you on the board. Drop by again anytime. Good luck at 166. You'll love it! We wish we could only have gotten so lucky! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:40 AM Flag
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Thanks! Where are you going? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:42 AM Flag
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Were you also on the Insideschools blog comments? Loved Matchmaker lyrics, sorry your hub was disappointed by d-day wait but hope you got a good offer! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:46 AM Flag
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Yes-I was the Upper West Sider who posted three times on father's day. If I could have found another blog I would have posted there too! ;-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:48 AM Flag
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Did you donate? Unlike UB, IS is non-profit with people who help w/admissions and help nav public in general https://insideschools.org/home/membership/donate_now.php [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 12:13 PM Flag
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Good idea. I will. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 12:42 PM Flag
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Hope so, many used them but did not donate, and they need $s. You'll need them for middle school, and probably sooner! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 12:59 PM Flag
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What Sun article? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:00 PM Flag
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from Monday, Inside Schools linked to it from their blog post about courier deliveries. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:17 PM Flag
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miss you! may be see you back in MS time :-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:40 PM Flag
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Old timer here: come back before then, tell us how dc is doing in school or give insight inot the school you attend. this is invaluable and sensible....soemthing the schools board can use. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 01:42 PM Flag
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Matchmaker mom back to tell you that I really did go and donate to Inside Schools and I picked out a book on middle schools as a thank you gift for my donation so that I will be well informed when we confront middle schools 6 years from now! (I should have my new lyrics ready by then) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 02:50 PM Flag
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I'm so glad you donated, but sorry to tell you that an UPDATED middle schools book will be published in a couple of months! Can't wait for your new lyrics! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 04:13 PM Flag
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Adieu, Matchmaker Mom - you inspired me to get "Fiddler on the Roof" from Netflix and watch it with my kids. Thanks for the memories and the laughs! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 03:22 PM Flag
[ - ] Are your kids in public or private? did you ever consider the alternative? 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:35 AM Flag
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private preschool and public grammar school here. the public schools are great here in the burbs. if they weren't, i'd consider private... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:36 AM Flag
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public. no. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:36 AM Flag
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ditto [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:36 AM Flag
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tritto [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:42 AM Flag
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JCC daycare. She'll be going to public b/c of our income, so will be in the soup. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:36 AM Flag
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public, nope. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:37 AM Flag
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have DC in both [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:39 AM Flag
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private. no. (actually, i had brief thoughts of homeschooling which were quickly squashed once dc turned 2). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:40 AM Flag
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private and nope. Our public zone is failing. We went to Public school in NYC and they sucked. We vowed not to send dc to them [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:46 AM Flag
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going private K in the fall. Looked at everything. Would have taken some public options over some privates. In the end, dc got into our first choice private, so we took that. If that school had not come through, we would have been thrilled with our best public option. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 12:43 PM Flag
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Both [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 12:51 PM Flag
[ - ] Moving 1.7 mile away a week from Friday. I have only packed nick nacks. WHat next? I jsut don't know where to start.. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:33 AM Flag
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Can you go room by room? Get boxes first, get a big sharpie, and some bubble wrap/packing material. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:34 AM Flag
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yes and no, we still need to keep some stuff out - plus I have 2yr old and 7 month old and I don't want to freak them out. I am going to move my kitchen stuff myself because I don't want to waste all of the effort wrapping my casula dishes for the movers to take them down the street [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:36 AM Flag
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well, just pack as you go then & keep the essential toys out. It's just a disruptive thing, moving, but also a good time to get rid of old crap. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:41 AM Flag
[ - ] i am about 5.5 weeks and occasional brown spotting. i remember having this with #1, but dtill worried. my first ob appt is thursday. anyone else have this? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:30 AM Flag
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i had this with DC2 -- i think it's just the shedding of the old lining [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:31 AM Flag
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when did it stop? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:33 AM Flag
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in a day or two.... GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:44 AM Flag
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btw, brown spotting is generally fine b.c it's supposed to be old blood. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:45 AM Flag
[ - ] my 9 week old daughter is getting her first shots today. I am very nervous. Please tell me what to expect. I realize all children react differently but I need a little reassurance. Thanks 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:26 AM Flag
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give her some tylenol before you go (or bring the bottle and ask ped how much to give if you don't have a dosage chart yet) - most babies are a little sleepy/fussy for a day or so. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:27 AM Flag
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is infant motrin ok? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:31 AM Flag
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depends on your ped. standard rec is not until 6 mos, but more recently some are saying 2 mos. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:34 AM Flag
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The worry is worse than the experience. It's not fun, but necessary, and it is over so fast. Faster than I can type this response [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:28 AM Flag
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thanks - this is obviously my first baby. I am sure it will be worse for me than for her [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:30 AM Flag
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None of us wants our baby to have to suffer in any way, but this is part of the 'big picture' parenting- sometimes you have to do things that you know are for their benefit in the long run. You guys will do ok- it really is over so fast. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:32 AM Flag
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It will be much harder for you than her... she may be sleepy and cranky, but if you nurse her on demand she will certainly feel comforted [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:37 AM Flag
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that's what I did, it worked [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:41 AM Flag
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See ! It's all good when you open the breastaurant ! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:45 AM Flag
[ - ] what are best bpa free bottles? want easy to clean and no leaking. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:26 AM Flag
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I have only used the playtrex drop ins but I really like them [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:27 AM Flag
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i liked evenflo glass, classic. definitelyno plastic issues [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:46 AM Flag
[ - ] can you recommend thw best way to spend a day in nyc with 2 1/2 yr and 5 yr old . . .coming in from NJ on a Friday? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:25 AM Flag
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Central Park Zoo! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:36 AM Flag
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np: I am a NYC love it or get the f* out kind of jerk sometimes but I have to say, CP Zoo doesn't do much for me. American Museum of Natural History has some great/unique exhibits they could both enjoy if the weather isn't great. 2 1/2 is a tough age. Queens Hall of Science is great but you have the Liberty Park... The Coney Island Aquarium and the boardwalk are great for both age groups but you mean Manhattan, don't you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:42 AM Flag
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yes manhattan [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:43 AM Flag
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I disagree- the zoo is always fun for me. I like the AMNH, the Met- plus, with both of those you are near CP. Coming into the city, then taking an hour long subway ride to Coney Island seems like an exhausting trip. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:50 AM Flag
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Queens is in NYC [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:51 AM Flag
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childrens museum at the UWS [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:46 AM Flag
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go to CP, hit a few playgrounds, go to MOMA, have lunch at a a place with some kind of food that is not readily available in the burbs [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:49 AM Flag
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Is MoMA kid friendly? I haven't been there in ages, but when I was there, there was no interactive/kid oriented angle [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:51 AM Flag
[ - ] Anyone hear from Anderson yet today about registration/orientation? 14 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.17.08, 11:24 AM Flag
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do a search please [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:37 AM Flag
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they are holdiong off until next week. someone has reported here that they are fighting the doe over sib issue and not going forward with registration as are other schools. some buy it, some don't. there is some fear of people getting rescinded offers. that's it in a nutshell. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:49 AM Flag
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and you would know about nutshells, since you seem to live in one [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:53 AM Flag
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LOL! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 12:12 PM Flag
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lady, I am not even involved with anderson. I have a 3 yo. just reporting what I have read. relax! you people are jumpy! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 12:19 PM Flag
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Can you please stop posting??? You are really on my nerves. It's like you've got OCD or something. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:39 AM Flag
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why? stop reacting like crazy, or get a life. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 11:54 AM Flag
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Yup. It's going to be next week Monday and Wednesday. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 12:06 PM Flag
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non anderson parent: shame on them for not getting this together sooner [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 12:25 PM Flag
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You mean, shame on the DOE for not completing their part of this process sooner. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 12:37 PM Flag
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when in doubt, blame the doe. still think anderson should have seen this coming and gotten prepared like other schools obviously did. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 12:51 PM Flag
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Anderson had this prepared for this Thursday, but DOE deadline was later and also PS 9 stole the date from them. So, they explained that they planned the next possible date (they have MS kids with Regents that keep them from having it on lots of dates.) I am perfectly happy going there next week. More time for me to plan my family's schedule without dropping everything. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 05:18 PM Flag
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PS9 stole the date???? Please, PS9 orientation has been scheduled since March and given to gen ed families during the original registration period in march/april, so definitely not stolen from anyone. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 05:21 PM Flag
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well, if anderson can't get away with blaming the doe, they blame ps9. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.17.08, 06:20 PM Flag