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[ - ] What number do we call tomorrow to find out where our child has been placed? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.15.08, 05:18 PM Flag
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This is the number other people got in their letter: 212-374-4948 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:20 PM Flag
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thank you!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:23 PM Flag
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How does it work in Manhattan? We got our score in the mail weeks ago in the Bronx. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:44 PM Flag
[ - ] Isn't advertising for a 'no strings relationship' saying you want to have sex? No strings attached. 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.15.08, 05:18 PM Flag
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so whats your point? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:18 PM Flag
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I wouldn't think many single men would respond to such an ad. I understand the poster receiving replies from primarily 'married' men, not sure about the Indian slant. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:21 PM Flag
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Thats hilarious! So you're saying single men aren't looking for "no strings" just committed monogamy...? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:22 PM Flag
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No, I said I didn't think many single men would respond to such an ad, it looks like she's just looking to sleep around. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:24 PM Flag
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single men are into that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:27 PM Flag
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Gee, the world must have changed substantially since I was single 5 years ago because back then every single/married/dating guy I met would have jumped at this opportunity. Stop being so judgmental it is unbecoming. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:28 PM Flag
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She lives in an area with a large Indian population. That's all. If she lived in an area with a large Swedish population, she would have a lot of responses from Swedes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:23 PM Flag
[ - ] NJ is the new India 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:14 PM Flag
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wha? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:17 PM Flag
[ - ] DH has been out of town for two weeks and I have been caring for dc and my parents (with a nanny and a nurse during the day). Early Sunday morning, a friend called with a serious emergency. But I couldn't help her because I had no one to watch dc or my parents. Now she isn't speaking to me. I feel terrible, but I am up to my neck and have no more room to give! 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:14 PM Flag
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Hopefully she'll cool off. She's in the wrong here. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:15 PM Flag
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Nurse? Are your parents ill? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:16 PM Flag
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OP: Yes, my parents are ill. My father has had a series of strokes that have left him severely disabled and my mother has arthritis and can not walk anymore. I need someone to care for them during the day while I am at work. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:17 PM Flag
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I'm so sorry, that sounds really tough. Your friend is having her own crisis, let's hope she realizes she was wrong once things calm down for her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:18 PM Flag
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Well that was a very efficient way to get rid of her - you certainly dont need someone like that bringing you down [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:21 PM Flag
[ - ] WHY the hell have I not received my letter?? If you have NOT received letter, please post district and score and sex plse! 19 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.15.08, 05:13 PM Flag
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D10, 99, DD [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:14 PM Flag
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ditto [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 06:14 PM Flag
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1-99-DD [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:15 PM Flag
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you could be me [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:35 PM Flag
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3-98-DS [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:16 PM Flag
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D3, 99, DD [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:18 PM Flag
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D2,DD,98 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:19 PM Flag
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D2, DX, [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:19 PM Flag
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D2, DS, 95 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:20 PM Flag
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D15, 99, boy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:22 PM Flag
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this is so depressing [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:24 PM Flag
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D2 - 99 - DD [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:25 PM Flag
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anyone else? it seems like most people got their letters [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:32 PM Flag
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is that supposed to make us feel any better [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:48 PM Flag
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I think a few weeks ago, about 30 people responded about waiting for the letter. Looks like about a third of us are still waiting. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:53 PM Flag
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D15-99-boy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 06:00 PM Flag
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Is this whole list still waiting? We are (3-98-DS) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 06:59 PM Flag
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D2-98-DS [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:20 PM Flag
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I wonder what we all have in common other than being off of the list of the man in the van? I hope all our (im?)patience and extra anxiety will be rewarded with good placements! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:30 PM Flag
[ - ] Buying a king size bed. We've priced several. What do you think it a reasonable or average price to pay for a king size bed? 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:08 PM Flag
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We just paid $2200 for our king bed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:09 PM Flag
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What style? Where did you get it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:10 PM Flag
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It was to match a 30s bedroom set from my grandmother, so it's slightly deco. From Ethan Allen. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:11 PM Flag
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Cool. We found something we like for 2500... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:12 PM Flag
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I hope not just for the frame? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:12 PM Flag
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Yes, just for bed itself. Another $1400 for mattress. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:13 PM Flag
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Wow, that is a lot. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:15 PM Flag
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OP: We haven't seen much for under 2k [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:14 PM Flag
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OR: We did some great ones for 1.5-2k at Crate and Barrel, but we needed to match a specific wood tone. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:15 PM Flag
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2 k min [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:12 PM Flag
[ - ] What are your favorite stores or sites that sell maternity wear? 16 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 06.15.08, 05:05 PM Flag
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nordstroms [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:05 PM Flag
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ditto, though my last pg I had gl with target, gap too (dc is 2) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:07 PM Flag
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np: I have a 2 yo and am pg with #2. I lived in Gap last time but canb't find anything there this time [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:08 PM Flag
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yeah, i had bad luck with them with my first pg (older dc is 5). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:09 PM Flag
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OP: I needed business formal wear. Gap and Target weren't options for me. Which sucked...because there is nothing worse than buying expensive clothing that you will wear only a few times. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:12 PM Flag
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I had gl buying japanese weekend dresses from nordstrom. i had a bunch of black dresses that I wore, could dress up or down depending [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:13 PM Flag
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bellydance. nordstroms website is also great. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:05 PM Flag
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Gap and Forever21 babydoll tops - for fancy wear I got all my stuff from Isabella Oliver and looked fierce. Also Julia dresses from Calypso over jeans, which you can wear after pg [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:07 PM Flag
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np: LOL - 7 mo here and I look soooooo far from fierce :-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:10 PM Flag
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nnp-yeah, I think if you are shopping at some of these places, you will look fierce no matter what. some of us, not so much [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:11 PM Flag
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OP: well, I loved the way I looked PG, so that had something to do with it - great skin and hair, only gained in the stomach - compared to my current saggy bald self [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:12 PM Flag
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I bet you look great now too [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:16 PM Flag
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are you my dh? I think realistically I look fine but I have a terrible self-image so I think I look like an ancient saggy-boobed crone with a pot [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:23 PM Flag
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i am sure you look great-better than you think. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:26 PM Flag
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My boobs are far too grotesque and enormous to ever fit in anything from those places [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:13 PM Flag
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isabella oliver [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:24 PM Flag
[ - ] Is anyone sending dc to TAG? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.15.08, 05:03 PM Flag
[ - ] New here: When did you have your children take the DOE tests? Mine is 4 years old now. Thanks so much in advance! 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.15.08, 05:03 PM Flag
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anyone at all? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:11 PM Flag
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DOE ran the tests in January. There's no choice about when to test like there is with ERBs and SB although you can wait and test for entry at grade 1 rather than K which essentially means waiting a year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:14 PM Flag
[ - ] looking to go to italy, first tiem for dh and myself. want to go to two places, $$ is no object. no kids, want to live it up. suggestions? 26 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:03 PM Flag
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amalfi coast and flip a coin b/w florence and rome [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:06 PM Flag
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what does florence have to offer? is it as sight seeing at Rome? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:13 PM Flag
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Incredible art and architecture and churches. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:16 PM Flag
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What time of year? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:08 PM Flag
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fall [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:12 PM Flag
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I would do Amalfi more for summer. Florence and Tuscany (love Lucca, for instance) would be great. Or one of the lakes (Garda is my favorite) and then Venice (which is miserable during summer but great and not so crowded in fall). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:15 PM Flag
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what is Lucca? a resort? can you recommend hotels? how far is the drive from tuscan to venice? where would you fly in and out of? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:19 PM Flag
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OMG, buy a guidebook and look at it before you plan your trip, would you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:22 PM Flag
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i am starting my research here, why so snippy? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:23 PM Flag
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she's right. don't expect everyone here to do your work for you. Typical lazy rich asshole. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:28 PM Flag
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yikes, settle bpp [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:29 PM Flag
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OR: Lucca is my favorite small city in Tuscany - it's actually walled in, from the middle ages. Very beautiful, tons of great restaurants and shops. We did the drive from Venice to Florence in a few hours on the main highway. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:23 PM Flag
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I second Lucca, but can't imagine spending more than an afternoon there [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:24 PM Flag
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Oh, we spent two days there, and then the next morning in the country around it (stopping at that Michelin restaurant that is outside town for lunch before moving on to the coast). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:26 PM Flag
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how is the michelin restaurant? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:28 PM Flag
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It was very good, but actually not our best meal we had during our stay (it was our honeymoon, were there for 3 weeks). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:31 PM Flag
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it sounds amazing. we know where we want to stay in tuscany, by brother was just there, driving to lucca for a day sounds perfect, it sounds wonderful. how far is the drive from tuscany to venice? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:26 PM Flag
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Not sure exactly, just know it was about 2.5 hours. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:27 PM Flag
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that sounds perfect. can you recommend a wonderful hotel in venice? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:28 PM Flag
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Cipriani, if you don't mind the boat ride to St. Marks. We actually stayed on the Lido, for the privacy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:29 PM Flag
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how far is ithe boat ride, does it make things difficult? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:31 PM Flag
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It is 5 minutes, with maybe a few minutes waiting for the vaporetto. But some people want to only stay in St. Mark's. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:32 PM Flag
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Venice - esp if money no object cause it is freaking spendy even without the misearable dollar [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:14 PM Flag
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must be nice to be you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:27 PM Flag
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didn't mean to come across as obnixious [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:29 PM Flag
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sorry, but "$$ is no object" is always going to come off as obnoxious. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:30 PM Flag
[ - ] So I put an ad on craigslit saying I was looking for an ongoing "no strings" relationship.The info I put about myself was fairly generic. Received 350+ responses from mostly married men. There were some patterns. Lots of guys who own their own businesses, consultants and others who can set their own hours.Lots of investment bankers. A huge number of Indian guys. Also many guys who idenfified themselves as "Italian" but I don't think they meant from Italy. It was some interesting reading, that's for sure. 9 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:00 PM Flag
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Was this a social experiment or are you really looking fro this? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:00 PM Flag
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It's difficult to tell what 'generic' means without reading the ad, you seem very biased IMHO. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:02 PM Flag
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generic in the sense that I didn't put a picture, said I was medium height and weight, "attractive" without getting into too much description. 30-something, etc etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:05 PM Flag
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Really looking (not specifically for a married guy though.) There were some umarried ones too, people like recent divorces, guys with crazy work schedules for no time for a real relationship, as well as some very young ones with MILF fantasies. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:03 PM Flag
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Pattern? Or a census of the occupations and national-origins of the men in your community? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:02 PM Flag
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ITA somethings off [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:03 PM Flag
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OP: Hard to say. The Indian and Italian thing may be because I live in NJ. The occupations may have to do with who has the free time and the money to entertain a "mistress" (their word not mine) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:04 PM Flag
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Money? How much does it cost to f*ck? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:11 PM Flag
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So interesting...who did you pick? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:16 PM Flag
[ - ] DD and niece are several months apart (dd is younger). dd is very bright, verbal, etc, and niece doens't do the same things and seems sort of withdrawn. I really don't think that in the long term this will necessarily mean a thing about their intelligence, success, etc. However, other family members are constantly making praising comments about my dd in front of niece's parents and it makes me feel really awkward. At first I would say things like "yes, she's a good girl. We're proud of her but we know there's a hige spectrum in development" or something like that but then that seemed too pointed. What's the best way to handle? Or am I being overly sensitive? 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 04:59 PM Flag
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Who are the parents of your niece? Your sister? Does it bother her parents? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:01 PM Flag
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DH's sister. They seem sort of clueless. It's DH's other sibs and their spouses who do it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:03 PM Flag
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If it doesn't bother them I wouldn't make a big deal about it, especially in front of them. I would say something even more subtle like "Oh, it all evens out, kids are all different." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:07 PM Flag
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I'm sorry - I misunderstood. I meant my ILs are clueless. I can't really tell about SIL and BIL. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:09 PM Flag
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^^meaning MIL and FIL are the clueless ones. I am being a total moron tonight! Blame the pg brain [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:11 PM Flag
[ - ] I just took the bottle away from my 15 month old ds 3 days ago and he has completely refuse to take any milk from a cup. He drinks water from a cup beautifully. Once he tastes the milk though, he pushes the cup away. I feel terrible because he keeps asking for his "bot bot" and is very frustrated. I stopped based on my peds STRONG recommendation. However, I am worried because he si in the 5th percentile for weight and he is not a big eater. Any advice?? tia 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 04:59 PM Flag
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Be strong and he'll come around, there's a reason your ped said to stop the bottle. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:00 PM Flag
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There are other ways to get calories and dairy in him [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:05 PM Flag
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op-i know. I am just wondering if it is too soon to give up the bottle if he wont take any from a cup. A friend with older children said that when she transitioned them to a cup they never took milk again. I just feel so badly. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:08 PM Flag
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Kids are incredibly flexible, and even if he's not into milk anymore it's not the end of the world. My ped actually advised us to cut back on milk since ds eats so much yogurt and cheese. Could you try chocolate milk in the cut? Maybe that would sell him on the cup, and eventually you could mix the choc with reg milk and get back to reg milk that way. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:14 PM Flag
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my ds is very small too - give him chocolate ovaltine mixed with milk or a fruit smoothie [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:13 PM Flag
[ - ] I'm a consultant in financial services, one firm wants me to provide references prior to submitting my resume. The woman that called me claimed it's the contract they signed with the recruiting firms. They won't contact the reference until there's an offer and I'm notified but I'm leary. Has anyone heard of this practice? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.15.08, 04:59 PM Flag
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are you workgin through a firm or on your own? this seems like something that they could handle. otherwise, I might be a bit nervous. of course, in this market in financial services, depending on the area, having a job is a good thing [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:06 PM Flag
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I would be working through this agency, with them representing me to their clients. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:13 PM Flag
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then, yes, give your references up front [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:25 PM Flag
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What are you applying for? A consulting position? If so, references are standard upfront. For a staff position, references are generally introduced later in the process. What kind of consulting do you do? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:09 PM Flag
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I'm work with financial systems, implementations etc. Yes, this would be consulting work. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:14 PM Flag
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Then I would expect references upfront. I used to do KYC consulting work and I had to give references upfront; sometimes before I even gave my pitch. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:16 PM Flag
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I understand and I also worked on BSA KYC projects, interesting. I don't want my references repeatedly contacted for dead end jobs. I'll call the firm and make that clear but I'm still nervous about it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:19 PM Flag
[ - ] 99 "Anderson" Matchmaker, Matchmaker mom - did you get your letter???? 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.15.08, 04:58 PM Flag
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NO!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 04:59 PM Flag
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np. Oh I hope you get it and I hope you get A. I want to meet you! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:00 PM Flag
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nnp. lol By next September none of you will admit to ever seeing UB. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:27 PM Flag
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NO, but we could have an underground humming brigade... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:31 PM Flag
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lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:39 PM Flag
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HA - me either! I am the one who said I wanted to be your friend. Let's hope we both get them tomorrow and they are saving two spots for us! We' [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:00 PM Flag
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thank you both! Seem here! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:02 PM Flag
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whoops "same" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:02 PM Flag
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okay new verse from Matchmaker mom: "Dear OSEPO, MAIL the damn letter, why resort to the man in the van?, its not that I'm going crazy, I'm already certified.." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:09 PM Flag
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Wait-I need to edit that to rhyme better with the original: "Dear OSEPO, MAIL the damn letter, why send it with the man in the van?, its not that I'm going mental, I'm already certified.." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 07:02 PM Flag
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We didn't get into A. But I liked you so much (you were the one of very few kept sense of humor during this horrible wait), so I do hope you'll get A placement. Let us know your placement when you know it. (Hope it'll be soon :-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:25 PM Flag
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thanks! It sure doesn't look like it will be tonight ;-( [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 06:04 PM Flag
[ - ] Moving to New York and need to find a part time nanny...where do I look? I have had the luxury of having family look after DS until now... 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.15.08, 04:58 PM Flag
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I found great people on craigs list. Post an add and interview only the ones who look ok. there are a lot of odd responses, but great ones too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:10 PM Flag
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i've had gl with sittercity.com [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.15.08, 05:10 PM Flag
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