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[ - ] If you are overweight, how do you deal with comments from friends/family about your weight? I'm size 16 and am working on the weight loss but can't deal with the comments anymore, just can never think how to respond when they occur. 15 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 09:52 AM Flag
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i'd be proactive and tell your friends/family that comments upset you and you want them to try to avoid commenting. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 09:53 AM Flag
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I hear you. It is always painful no matter how gently it is expressed (or well meaning). I wish I could tell you how to deal but I can only commiserate. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 09:54 AM Flag
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I always wonder if people think they are telling me something I don't know -- as if I am not thinking about it every minute ot the day. If I could fix the problem of course I would I don't need their hints.! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 09:56 AM Flag
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May I ask a serious Q? My brother is about 40 lbs over weight. No doubt he knows but seems to not care. I won't say anything but feel as if he doesn't control this now he will forever lose this battle. Most ppl say MYOB but he is my bro and I don't want him to have health issues for sheer lack of motivation. What do you suggest? TIA [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 10:00 AM Flag
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hijack: my sister is very overweight, not size 16 but in the plus sizes. If I had to guess, I would say she probably needs to lose 75 to 100 pounds. She's 51 and has 3 young children and I'm really worried about her health. what can I say or do? nothing? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 09:57 AM Flag
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geez, people actually say stuff? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 10:05 AM Flag
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I think it is hideous that people actually comment on your weight. Seriously, would you comment on a relatives baldness or acne? I would just tell them to MYOB. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 10:13 AM Flag
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really??? I have several obese family members and would NEVER make a remark. Even though their eating habits are ATROCIOUS. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 10:15 AM Flag
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np: Ditto. I try very hard not to pay attention to their food in fear they can see me silently judge it. But my BIL is easily 75lbs overweight and ordered two entrees or two apps/one entree at every meal we had out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 10:17 AM Flag
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posted above about my sister, and she doesn't eat like that. she just eats all the time. if there is food within reach, she's eating it. if we're sitting around the dinner table after dinner, she'll just keep picking at stuff. it's compulsive. she would probably be a good candidate for Overeaters Anonymous. She's a recovered alcoholic as well [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 10:20 AM Flag
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Is she having trouble in the rest of her life? It's hard to suggest therapy if otherwise they are doing okay (even though I think overeating is many times a psychological thing). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 10:21 AM Flag
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not that I know of. she's very busy with 3 children and a private practice. she's always been heavy, but in the last 10 years, she's just gotten huge [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 10:29 AM Flag
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What are you doing to work on the weight loss? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 10:25 AM Flag
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np: What does it matter what she is doing? Even if she were doing nothing, her family has no right to comment on it, particularly since she is nowhere near morbidly obese. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 10:26 AM Flag
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I completely, completely agree with you. I think it is horrible that anyone would have the nerve to say a word about someone's weight. I am just wondering what she is doing. WHen I finally took the bull by the horns and decided I wanted to lose the weight I did it with ww and exercize and I have been fairly successful (now a size 12). Just thought I would offer some encouragement. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 10:31 AM Flag
[ - ] So it's going to be Saturday or Monday? Has that been confirmed? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.11.08, 09:48 AM Flag
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Call 212.374.2383 enrollment office, someone there told me letter will be out on Friday [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 09:49 AM Flag
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Will do. Thanks. :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 10:05 AM Flag
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They are mailing on Friday. Depends on how fast your mail comes from Manhattan. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 10:00 AM Flag
[ - ] which non SLR camera has the shortest shutter delay? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 09:43 AM Flag
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i think you can set that manually on non-SLR's... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 09:44 AM Flag
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Well my Cannon sucks for that [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 09:47 AM Flag
[ - ] help. back at work and pumping, but db won't take breast milk from bottle. He'll take formula in a bottle, but no milk. Has anyone btdt? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.11.08, 09:41 AM Flag
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haven't been there but would mix the two in the beginning and gradually lessen the formula. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 09:46 AM Flag
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can you do half and half until he acclimates? Whatever you do keep pumping as long as you can - you will get that milk into him at some point. Goof for you! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 09:46 AM Flag
[ - ] I have reddish blonde hair. blue green eyes. what is a good eye shadow/ lip gloss color for me. thanks 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 09:41 AM Flag
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taupe/brown shadow; peach lip gloss [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 09:43 AM Flag
[ - ] My body hates me. Divorce final on Monday-and my ds had surgery on Monday. Tomorrow I start treatment for cervical cancer at the ripe age of 28. I have been in bed for 2 days now puking. Thank god I have great family and friends. uggg...I just want to feel better. 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 09:40 AM Flag
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so sorry to hear that all this is happening to you. hope your ds surgery will go well and your treatment successful. try to be strong!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 09:42 AM Flag
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Cervical cancer? Do you mean severe dysplasia? Cancer at your age would be impossibly rare. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 09:44 AM Flag
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op--nope..i mean stage 2 cervical cancer [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 09:49 AM Flag
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What kind of treatment are you getting for the cancer? Chemo? Radiation? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 09:51 AM Flag
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what surgery did ds have? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 10:09 AM Flag
[ - ] Does anyone have or know a truly wonderful babysitter who they have to let go because their child is in school full time? I am looking for someone who can handle two boys one five and one 16months 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Preschool/Kids 06.11.08, 09:39 AM Flag
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I know of a babysitter that is looking for work - she used to work for someone I know but the little girl is in school full time and the last I heard the sitter was looking for work - she is a friend of my sitter so I can check with my sitter and find out if she's still available - how should I get in touch with you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 10:02 AM Flag
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you can email me: leshafferlcsw@gmail.com [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 10:24 AM Flag
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Hi, I just sent you an email with her contact information - good luck!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 09:42 AM Flag
[ - ] any princeton/central nj moms on? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Newborn 06.11.08, 09:39 AM Flag
[ - ] Sometimes I can understand how people are driving to kill their spouses. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 09:38 AM Flag
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^driven, i mean [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 09:38 AM Flag
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tell us more [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 09:46 AM Flag
[ - ] We just got DD's ERB scores. She did fine (92 full scale; 96 performance, 87 verbal), but it's lower than her other test scores. The write up was great. Essentially, she was very intelligent, but very shy during the test and refused to answer some questions. There was no prep, but does that gap between performance and verbal indicate to schools that we prepped? Also, for what type of schools is a 92 in play? Thanks? 14 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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NY Schools 06.11.08, 09:36 AM Flag
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That gap is not too big (we had a 17 point gap the first time my son took it). 92 may take you out of running for TT unless all other parts of your file are truly dynamite. When is her birthday? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 09:37 AM Flag
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~~p.s. are you the one from this morning who said your report was "in progress" on the online site? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 09:39 AM Flag
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Yes. The school had the report. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 09:39 AM Flag
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Oct '03. We're otherwise very ordinary, so I wouldn't call her file dynamite. Do you think the so-called 2nd tiers like CSH would be in consideration? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 09:39 AM Flag
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I wouldn't be able to say--but your pre-school director can probably help you. If you are committed to private I would say you need to apply very broadly if you are unconnected. I [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 09:42 AM Flag
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or to my post: I can't reply directly to your reply, so I'm replying to my own post. We are not committed to private schools. We're waiting on the G&T results (DD scored a 99), but were thinking of applying to a handful of private schools next year. We're concerned about class size and we have always intended to move DD to private school by middle school. At that time, she might be up to 15 months younger than some of her classmates and I'm a little worried about that. Now, I just don't know what types of privates we should be considering. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 10:08 AM Flag
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If you don't think you will move her until middle school I don't think the age thing will be a big deal--particularly with girls--in terms of maturity. They all catch up in a few years [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 10:35 AM Flag
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My had similar score and breakdown this past year -- 97 performance and 88 verbal (didn't feel like answering some questions) for a combined 94. This was also lower than dc's SB (went to Hunter 2nd round) and OLSAT. I know the score took dc out of the running at Dalton and probably other TTs. Your dc's score should be fine for 2nd and 3rd tier schools. Talk to PSD as to whether to submit your dd's SB scores. Our PSD was clueless and didn't guide us on that. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 10:09 AM Flag
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op: Many thanks. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 10:12 AM Flag
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forgot to add that dc got into a solid 2nd tier school which we loved from the beginning, so all turned out well. also fall birthday dc. we opted not to send dc to G&T last year. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 10:13 AM Flag
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Congratulations. I'm sure everything will be just fine for DD, whether she ends up in public or private. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 11:51 AM Flag
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do you need FA? if so, apply broadly. we were in similar situation last year (91 overall) and got in with aid, but it was rough and nerve-racking, to say the least. good luck! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 11:28 AM Flag
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Thanks. Congratulations to DC (and you) for getting in! No, we don't need FA, so hopefully that will make things a little easier. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 11:30 AM Flag
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thank you...I was told by several people that FA does negatively impact an applicant's chances, contrary to everything the admissions offices say! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 11:39 AM Flag
[ - ] Has anyone received lottery results for D2 yet? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.11.08, 09:33 AM Flag
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you mean for ps41/3? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 10:23 AM Flag
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yes - has anyone heard anything yet? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 11:07 AM Flag
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would someone mind explaining briefly what is going on with all this lottery talk. we're zoned for 41/3, ended up choosing 150. dd is in 9th grade now, but when we were deciding on elementary school, she was guaranteed a seat at 41 or 3 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 11:10 AM Flag
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up until this year, it was first come first serve for either 41 or 3 - but now it's a lottery - we had to submit an application and state which school was our first choice and now we have to wait to hear where we get placed (if at all) - i don't think there are any guarantees any more for a spot even in the local zoned school - at least not according to the NYT article that ran a couple of weeks ago re the local school in Tribeca that has a wait list [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 11:15 AM Flag
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^^^that's just for new admissions, right? once you're in, you're in, I would imagine [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 11:30 AM Flag
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that's my understanding, that once you are in, you are in, even if you move out of the zone - the lottery is only for new admissions [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 11:33 AM Flag
[ - ] Any experience with Obgyn Claudia Useda? 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 09:30 AM Flag
[ - ] what is the "lifestyle lift"? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 09:19 AM Flag
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its a marketing term for a mini face lift focusing on the jawline [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 09:39 AM Flag
[ - ] I am inhouse counsel and my co is facing imminent merger/aquisition. Thinking about approaching outside counsel as a possible job prospect--one partner that has worked a lot with our company but not with me directly. Any advice on how to approach for a job? TIA 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 09:18 AM Flag
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How about asking if she knows who is the hiring partner? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 09:33 AM Flag
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I can find out that info by looking at their website. Don't want to come off as airhead [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 09:48 AM Flag
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OR: Sorry, UB technical difficulties make it impossible for me to reply to your reply. Of course you can find out who that person is but you are trying to start a conversation and this will kick it off. Believe me, she will not think you are an air head - people just loved to be asked questions. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 09:52 AM Flag
[ - ] dog owners? we have a 3 yo pug who was trying to poop last night and did still was uncomfortable - is this when his anal glands need attention? 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 09:17 AM Flag
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could be. mine gets a fishy smell and many dogs will do the scoot. it can't hurt to get it done. i get my pups done when the vet clips her nails. about every 6 weeks, sometimes it's not even 1/2 full [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 09:38 AM Flag
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^^he could have strained a bit too so it may take a day for him to be comfortable [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 09:39 AM Flag
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thanks for your reply. i made a vet appt to be sure [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 10:01 AM Flag
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