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[ - ] Totally clueless financially. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:33 AM Flag
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check out either clark howard or dave ramsey. Both have great radio shows and tons of books and websites that can help you get a grip [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:34 AM Flag
[ - ] Have bone-in skin-on chicken breasts for dinner. Anyone have a good idea for how to cook them? 11 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:31 AM Flag
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I either make stew with those or DH does them on the grill [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:33 AM Flag
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I just drizzle with melted butter, salt, pepper, garlic powder and bake [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:36 AM Flag
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how long, what temp? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:37 AM Flag
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350, probably an hour, depends on how many you are cooking. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:40 AM Flag
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bbq chicken [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:37 AM Flag
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parmesan chicken - coat in melted butter mixed with dijon mustard. Have bread crumbs mixed with parm cheese and then roll the chiken in it. Bake at 350 for around 30-40 min depending on how big they are [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:38 AM Flag
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yum! Do you think they will cook in 40 min, though? Or is that for the boneless kind? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:40 AM Flag
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wont'let me reply to you - im parmesan lady. No this is a bone in recipe. The baking time varies because of the size of the breasts-if you have seasoned bread crumbs even better. I would think more 40 min. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:44 AM Flag
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you can also dot some butter on top of the breadcrumbs before putting it in the oven [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:45 AM Flag
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mix some herbs with softened butter and put the butter under the skin. then rub the outside with olive oil. roast at a high temp - like 450 - until done. about 30 minutes perhaps. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:44 AM Flag
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Put in a baking dish with potato wedges. Drizzle with Italian dressing and sprinkle on parm cheese. Bake at 350/375 for about an hour. I seem to do a different temp and cook time everytime and it always works. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:48 AM Flag
[ - ] So sad. Dh and i just not connecting. Even when it seems there's a chance, it doesn't happen. I am just so sad about all of this. No idea where we will be in a year from now. 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:25 AM Flag
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what have you tried? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:26 AM Flag
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talking. giving him space. sometimes i lose it and yell or cry. this has been oging on for a while. i so often feel like i'm barely here. today he went to therapy for the first time. i can't help but feel that it's a step toward his finally having hte balls to end things. but he never says anything about anything, so i have no way of knowing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:28 AM Flag
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well, I guess it could be the beginning of the end, but then again, maybe it's the beginning of the 2 of you really communicating. Have you tried things like date nights or weekend getaways? Sounds like it may be a little beyond that right now, but if you can make a start, something like that can help you remember what drew you to him in the first place. Is he going to individ therapy or are you going to do couple's? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:30 AM Flag
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individual therapy. lots of stuff going on that he wants to address and i'm happy he's finally addressing it. we are pleasant to each other. communicate well about specific things, but ultmatley i feel like he's not considerate of me at all. which i read as a reflection of how he feels about me and not bc that's how he is. we have done the date night thing. and are finally at a point where we can do it more often. lots of outside stress too. i don't know what to make of this all. when i go to therapy, he asks me abt it. and then sort of sulks if i dont' want to talk abt it. altho i often do. i didn't ask him anything. gave him his space. he says nothing. it's his right, but it still bother's me. was just a big elephant sitting in the car with us on the way home (i had to drive him there and back.... which is another longish story altho not part of our issues) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:33 AM Flag
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maybe since he asked about yours, he wants you to ask about his too. Try that - gently. Maybe preface it with "if you don't want to talk about it, it's ok, but how did it go?". Maybe he is looking for an opening. In the meantime, try to remember the days when you were dating and what you liked about him then. That always helps me get through the times when I am feeling not so close to DH. GL to you. Keep working at it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:36 AM Flag
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do you have any sex? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:35 AM Flag
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not in a while. and this has always been one area that things have been good no matter what. last night, we were getting all into each other for the first time in a while, but then we had company etc etc. when they left, dh watched a ballgame on tv while i went to bed. i did wait up for him, but by the time the game was over, dd was up (she's sick). blah blah blah. etc. but i haven't been into sex with him for hte past couple months. last night was the first time in a while i was interested. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:37 AM Flag
[ - ] I put up posters today about dog walking, mistakenly told one woman that's been walking dogs in the neighborhood for years. When we got back the sign near her building was torn down. I know I was stupid for mentioning it to her, just got excited and I'm sure she tore down my sign. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.13.08, 10:25 AM Flag
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LOL! All is fair in love and capitalism! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:25 AM Flag
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I just feel dumb thanks :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:26 AM Flag
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nah. Maybe a little naive but not dumb. You were excited. She sees competition. No biggie! ;-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:28 AM Flag
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jeez in nyc I would imagine that there is more than enough dog walking business to go around [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:32 AM Flag
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you would think! GL with the business! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:33 AM Flag
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I can even imagine why you would tell her [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:33 AM Flag
[ - ] I need help deciphering the ERBs -- I assume (and pray) that a 96 is a good score. Is this correct? So many people talk about 99s & 98s that you'd think those were the median scores. Am I in the running for private schools? New to this insanity & don't want to chat with other parents 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.13.08, 10:23 AM Flag
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96 is a very good score. My dc got a 96 and goes to Dalton. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:24 AM Flag
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It is a good score. Of course, you are in the running for privates, including TTs. But keep in mind that there are several hundred kids with 95+. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:25 AM Flag
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Dc had a 96 and great playdates, but was WL'd everywhere. But we needed FA, no connections, no diversity. Apply broadly and have your PSD work it. 96 is a great score. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:27 AM Flag
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That is a fabulous score!!! You are in serious running for TT and could get into many second tier as well. And as or said below if you need FA it is a much different ball game and you should apply to at least 11 schools. GL. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 05:58 PM Flag
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that is a great score-what is important is that it is consistent with other things, like playdate, ps report. and the stuff about FA that other poster wrote is bs for most schools. gl in process [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 06:03 PM Flag
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Applying for financial aid does limit a child's chances for admission; the above poster is correct that you should apply more widely if you need aid. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.14.08, 05:20 AM Flag
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np-it limits choices but not chance of admission. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.14.08, 05:21 AM Flag
[ - ] OMG! The new H&M opened today in Atlanta. I thought I would go check it out but there were at least 300 people waiting out in the hot sun to go in! That is crazy! Guess I underestimated the popularity of it! 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:23 AM Flag
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the day that h&m opened on 5th avenue there was a huge, huge line! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:33 AM Flag
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OP I guess I'm a little clueless! Silly me thoughth I could just go drop in and check it out! Snort! I'm going to stay away for at least a week til the hype goes away! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:38 AM Flag
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hey! i just moved to atlanta. where is the H&M? (altho i have to admit, i think i'm going to be doing a lot of my shopping at the vintage stores in five points) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:34 AM Flag
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the new one is in Atlantic station. I'm giving it at least a week before I go back over there! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:37 AM Flag
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i don't actually know what or where atlantic station is. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:38 AM Flag
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OP here - can't reply to 2nd OR directly (ggrrrrr! UB! get it together!) Atlantic station is a multiuse development on the west side of the connector at 17th street. Do you know where Ikea is? That's atlantic station. It;s pretty nice - Ann Taylor (and loft) Gap, movie theater, Dillards and now H&M [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:41 AM Flag
[ - ] It's so sad to see the survivors of the Iowa storms discuss those that died, what a tragic event. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.13.08, 10:19 AM Flag
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it's always really sad when children die. So hard for the familes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:21 AM Flag
[ - ] anyone try out the movies at the Sony Tech Lab? ok for 22mo? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:15 AM Flag
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I have been with a 24mo recently, and it was good for that age. At the one I went to, there were people with babies (younger siblings) and some of the kids were running around/not in their seats. I think my daughter liked it, but the movie we saw (this sounds ridiculous) was only okay - Elmosize. It was weirdly outdated and he told the kids to get up and jump so they did. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:43 AM Flag
[ - ] About what time does your db go down if only taking one nap? 13mo dd just starting to fight morning nap, wondering what time I should try and stretch her to? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:06 AM Flag
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12 or 1, for me [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:08 AM Flag
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okay, great. what time do you usually do lunch then? This was our previous lunch time. Just move it up to 12noon? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:10 AM Flag
[ - ] My entire body aches, neck, back, legs. What could this be from? 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.13.08, 10:06 AM Flag
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you are getting sick, a flu or something. or you worked out some muscles you never use recently? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:09 AM Flag
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Age. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:10 AM Flag
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I did walk yesterday for about 4 hours, that could be it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:13 AM Flag
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Or you could be getting old. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:14 AM Flag
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have you been in the woods? lyme disease? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:13 AM Flag
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No woods nyc here but I did walk for hours yesterday and may need to where more supportive shoes/sneakers. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:17 AM Flag
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Probably because you're getting old. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:20 AM Flag
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np shut up. Signed granny mom [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:23 AM Flag
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I'm the op and watched as she stalked my post :) Thanks for speaking up! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:26 AM Flag
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she seems to have some sort of agenda. I vote for better shoes and if you aren;t used to walking that much, start more slowly and work up. I started running last summer and cound barely go 5 minutes. Now I am signed up for a 10K next month! Age has less to do with any thing than some youngsters think. I'm 45 and in great shape! ;-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:27 AM Flag
[ - ] how crowded is the South Street Seaport going to be for tomorrow's Children's Day Festival? Ok for 20mo to go? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:06 AM Flag
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It will be very crowded, but as long as you have your stroller you can push your way thru the crowd to safety. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:14 AM Flag
[ - ] dh and i would like to learn about the adoption process. we lived in ecuador and would like to adopt from there - possibly siblings. where do we start? can anyone recommend a great adoption agency? TIA! 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:05 AM Flag
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just google and go from there. Most cities also have agencies that will help find the right agency for you. In other words, they don't handle adoptions themselves but help you through the process. GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:20 AM Flag
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make sure you go with a big agency, not one that specializes in ecuador, because many countries are deciding not to let americans adopt, and if this happens while you're going through the process, then you're out of luck at a smaller agency. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:35 AM Flag
[ - ] I met a colleague for coffee yesterday morning, after a nice discussion he said - "If you find something let me know', meaning a job. Somehow that struck me as negative. Do you agree? NYC here. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.13.08, 10:02 AM Flag
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I'm not sure. You both currently work at the same place? And he's looking to leave? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:04 AM Flag
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We worked together at the same company, he quit and found another job, I was laid off two weeks ago. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:08 AM Flag
[ - ] When we got our score report from DOE, it arrived the day after they mailed it. Was that everyone's experience? Trying to figure out if it'll be in tomorrow's mail or MOnday's. 18 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.13.08, 09:59 AM Flag
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If you figure it out right, what do you win? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:00 AM Flag
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you need therapy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:02 AM Flag
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Don't like you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:19 AM Flag
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np: back off, this is the place to go to be neurotic. This moving target date is very stressful. If they said June 16th (or whatever date it ends up being) from the get go, it would have been less stressful. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:23 AM Flag
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They said early June. So far the DOE has been right on target. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:26 AM Flag
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Ditto. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:27 AM Flag
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When is early June over?!? June 15? I thought that was now mid-June. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:29 AM Flag
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sounds about right. June 15th give or take a couple of days would still fit under my interpretation of early June. It doesn;t matter if you get the letter on the 1st or the 20th. It is still going to be the same letter. If you life revolves around waiting for that letter you really have a mental problem and should seek therapy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:34 AM Flag
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OP here: I'm already in therapy, thanks! And yes, at the moment, I'm lucky enough that I don't have bigger problems in my life than wondering where my kid will go to school in September. Nonetheless, I want to know! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:36 AM Flag
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np: why so nasty? The month is half over. That is not early. First week is early, second could be early. Third no way. We have a right to be stressed; go to the boards when the private letters come out and everyone is stressed then. And they all know the day their letters will be mailed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:46 AM Flag
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"So far the DOE has been right on target." HUH? Are you high? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:35 AM Flag
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i think ours came pretty much right after they were mailed last time. fingers crossed for tomorrow [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:37 AM Flag
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Ours too. Hoping for tomorrow because we are leaving for vacation on Sunday. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:16 AM Flag
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so you will get the letter when you come back. no big deal. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:34 AM Flag
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np, it may be a big deal. Who knows when the deadline to register is, and how long OR will be gone. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:45 AM Flag
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i just got an email back ( when i asked when i would receive the placement letter) and it said " you should expect to recieve correspondence shortly" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:42 AM Flag
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I love how vague and unhelpful that is. Oh well, at least they're responding to parents' emails. That's something, I suppose. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:47 AM Flag
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Responding to right on target comment. This is not early June. It is mid june. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 11:50 AM Flag
[ - ] damn! was called into a meeting unexpectedly and my half-eaten tuna roll has been sitting out on my desk for an hour. still good to eat or toss it 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 09:53 AM Flag
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This is why you need to LEAVE work during your lunch. Companies will shit all over you if you don't. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 09:54 AM Flag
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thanks for the tip, but not helpful [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 09:58 AM Flag
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i'd eat it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 09:57 AM Flag
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I don't want you to eat it! ;-) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 09:59 AM Flag
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you'd better eat it quickly, then. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:02 AM Flag
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I wouldnt risk the salmonella [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:09 AM Flag
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If your a/c is working in your office you can eat it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:15 AM Flag
[ - ] Need to do some research on preschools. Can anyone reccommend a good book??? Thanks 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 09:45 AM Flag
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If you live in Manhattan, there's a book called something like The Manhattan Guide to Private Nursery Schools [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 09:46 AM Flag
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ita - this was really helpful to us [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:19 AM Flag
[ - ] Did you/are you splitting up the MMR vacine? Mr dr just told me that he will not have the measles vaccine on its own until 2009! 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 09:44 AM Flag
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i think you can order it yourself somehow, or go through another doctor who does... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 09:55 AM Flag
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We went for the MMR and had no problems so did all my friends kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:20 AM Flag
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I thought about it but decided to get the combo shot. All the independent testing of the vaccine done lately has been done on the MMR combo. Besides, the more shots, the more aluminum and other crap your kid is going get. Just don't do the MMR with chicken pox combo shot. Do chicken pox later. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 10:43 AM Flag
[ - ] The DOE should hurry up a little. My popcorn is getting stale. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.13.08, 09:43 AM Flag
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LOL! I remember you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.13.08, 09:57 AM Flag
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