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[ - ] i'm 32...just had dd#1 want to wait at least 3 yrs bf ttc #2...is that too risky...jsut don't want to have them too close, not sure I can deal with that much work at one time 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:18 PM Flag
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I had dd #1 at 31, was ready to have #2 when I was 33, but had 2 miscarriages. Had ds when I was 36. the gap was longer than I had hoped for, but has been great. #1 is independent, in school and I get to spend great time w/#2. Anyway, it's hard to plan this sort of thing, but I'm all for a bigger gap. i would have hated all those diapers! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:21 PM Flag
[ - ] Weird experience. I was in Target with my dd and I was drinking a coffee. At the checkout I spilled a small amount on the floor. I told the cashier because I didn't want someone to slip. She called the manager and they both were so rude about it. The manager said, "How do we know this is coffee? How did this happen?" We paid and left but as we were walking out the door I looked back and saw both of them just standing there starring at me as if I were a criminal or something! 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:14 PM Flag
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It's Target. It's not like they hire MIT trained PhDs to work the registers. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:15 PM Flag
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you should have asked the cashier for a paper towel and wiped it up yourself [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:16 PM Flag
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That's sort of funny. Annoying too of course. I was in Target (brooklyn) and saw a full on fist fight between cashier and customer. And another time saw a high speed police foot chase through the store. No one blinked an eye. Target can be a funky place. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:17 PM Flag
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I hate that whole shopping center because you have to go through that Target. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 07:57 AM Flag
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No you don't. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 08:10 AM Flag
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LOL. they sound nuts. I wouldn't have even said anything at all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 07:58 AM Flag
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They overreacted, but I do think it's rude to drink coffee while you're shopping in a store. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 08:01 AM Flag
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don't they sell coffee at the cafe in target? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 08:03 AM Flag
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Sure--to drink in the cafe. They also sell pizza in the cafe but you wouldn't shop while eating a slice of pizza would you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 08:10 AM Flag
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So you never get a starbucks and walk around, what about at a mall. Your lame lady. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 08:12 AM Flag
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what else did they think it could be? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 08:11 AM Flag
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Why didn't you just wipe it up? Whenever i spill something I have tissues or wipes in my bag and I clean it up. Comes with the territory of being a mom. Not sure why they got so annoyed though. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.12.08, 08:11 AM Flag
[ - ] anyone know of someone who would come to the house for mani/pedi? tia 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:14 PM Flag
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come to your house to give one or get one? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:15 PM Flag
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to give me one :) don't feel comfortable lvg dd with babysitter yet... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:16 PM Flag
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not with dh on the weekend? come on [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:22 PM Flag
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im exclsuively bfing..and she is too little to try a bottle yet... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:34 PM Flag
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she can last an hour. run out to the place on your corner during a nap. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 07:49 AM Flag
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when db was real little i used to take her with me to get pedicures, she'd sit on my lap....not manis though [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:21 PM Flag
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was she bothered by the smell? (from the acrylic nails...) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:35 PM Flag
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can't you just do it yourself? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:45 PM Flag
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always brought my dd - first in "bucket" then when big enough in baby bjorn. she's perfectly smart and above the curve so the chemicals didn [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:01 AM Flag
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oops - didn't affect her. she is 3 yo now. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.11.08, 08:01 AM Flag
[ - ] OP sorry it was an accident 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:13 PM Flag
[ - ] anyone have tingling boobs but not tender and lower abdominal pain in the early stages of pg? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:13 PM Flag
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my boobs tingle all the time and it is soooo distracting. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:14 PM Flag
[ - ] Anyone have twins (or singleton) at 35 weeks? How did they do? How much did they weigh? Any NICU time? tia 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:08 PM Flag
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my friend had 2 34 weekers (singletons) - both were around 4 pounds, spend 3-4 days in the special care nursery [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:10 PM Flag
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How are they now? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:11 PM Flag
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normal [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:12 PM Flag
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DD (singleton) was born at 35 weeks (I went into labor then -- but nothing was "wrong"). She was tiny (4.1) and spent 5 days in the NICU as a "precaution" for low birth weight. She's 3 now and great! :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:34 PM Flag
[ - ] Give me an aruement for NOT breastfeeding. 12 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:07 PM Flag
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For me, having twins was hectic enough without adding breastfeeding to the mix [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:07 PM Flag
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We are about to have twins, and I never thought that I would bf. Then, while pg with so much pressure, I thought that I would try it, but I really don't want to...thoughts? tia [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:09 PM Flag
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formula is readily available and a suitable alternative [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:07 PM Flag
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well, there's the fact that breastfeeding reduces your chances of getting cancer. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:09 PM Flag
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that's not what she asked. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:09 PM Flag
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DH can play an equal role [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:10 PM Flag
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much easier to go on vacation without them, or have a baby nurse do most of the feeding [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:12 PM Flag
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i'm too tired of this topic...if you don't want to then don't...most kids that aren't bfed are just fine [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:16 PM Flag
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I can't reply to you without logging back in, so I'm the OR with the twins. Just ignore everyone and do what you want. Seriously. It's not a big deal [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:16 PM Flag
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Thanks. I appreciate it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:18 PM Flag
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yeah, what is up with that (having to sign in again-i just tried to respond to that line too) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:19 PM Flag
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I swear there is an embedded code in some of the replies. A theory floating around the other night is that you can reply once to an OP but not to her response to you. But you can reply as many times as you want to ORs talking among themselves, just not with the OP involved in that part of the post [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:21 PM Flag
[ - ] conceived dd very easily (two months of trying) now that we are trying TTC number 2, it is proving very difficult. Feel so sad, dd keeps asking when we are going to "get" a baby and gets very lonely playing by herself at home all the time. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:03 PM Flag
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she wont have a sibling to play with for 2-3 after baby arrives. Hook her up with a playdate and stop moping around. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:04 PM Flag
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Absolutely. I hope you're not having a second child for your daughter's sake. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:07 PM Flag
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are you checking to make sure you are ovulating? And why did you tell dd? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:06 PM Flag
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no kidding....tmi, the kid probably isn't even 5 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:06 PM Flag
[ - ] My sister just got engaged! Can't wipe the grin off my face 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:02 PM Flag
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guess you like the guy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:03 PM Flag
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yes, he is great and great for her. She is my best friend, and I'm just so thrilled, as happy as i was when it happened to me [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:09 PM Flag
[ - ] why is it so expensive to have a tree cut down and removed? it's not brain surgery, and it doesn't take that long -- why does it cost so much?? 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:01 PM Flag
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Because you can't do it yourself [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:01 PM Flag
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And because if you do it wrong, you can wreck a house or kill people. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:02 PM Flag
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the equipment is expensive and thats what you are paying for [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:02 PM Flag
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it's skilled work that involved expensive equipment and a lot of liability [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:05 PM Flag
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liability to others? or physical risk to those undertaking it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:06 PM Flag
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all of the above, plus property damage [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:06 PM Flag
[ - ] Help! New Realtor here. I am talking to people tomorrow who want to sell their house for $900k. I am certain it should be listed for $825 and they will sell at $800k. I really want this listing. What can I say to help them not hate me in their disapointment...and find someone who will price it the way they want then reduce, reduce, reduce. 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:01 PM Flag
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I was talking to someone today about this -- the realtor told them a considerably lower number than they thought they could get, and it's created a big tension for them. Don't know what they are going to end up doing (since they can't even agree on an asking price with their own realtor). sounds tough. good luck. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:03 PM Flag
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The way its going for me your friends will just keep asking until they get someone who will yes them to death then muscle thru tons of price reductions. I wonder how people can be so unrealistic about their house value...so they think the housing slump doesn't affect them? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:05 PM Flag
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in my friend's case, I suspect (but don't know for sure) that they "need" the money to pay off their mortgage and move to another house. I know they are having money problems, which is one of the reasons they are moving. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:08 PM Flag
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We sort of went through this - but we went w/realtor and priced it low. it went a little over asking, and we'll never know what would have happened if we had priced it where we thought it should go. How fast do they need to sell? We need to be in new place soon, so we couldn't wait it out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:07 PM Flag
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Did you consider going to other realtors to see if they thought it was worth more? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:11 PM Flag
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I can't seem to reply to a reply, but I'm OR who priced low. We had it priced by 3 agencies. One was much higher and one lower. We sort of went in middle. Seemed prudent in this market, and maybe it was smart because it sold within 2 wks above asking. we can't complain. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:25 PM Flag
[ - ] Where is there a nice outdoor pool on the UES that has public access? TIA. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.10.08, 05:01 PM Flag
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the one at John Jay Park is very nice but I'm not sure that city pools are open yet. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:03 PM Flag
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I wouldn't call it "nice" but there's the public pool in John Jay park. There is also the outdoor pool at asphalt green, with limited public time on the weekends, but you pay [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:05 PM Flag
[ - ] Name poll repost from a while back: Do you like the name Abraham or can you come up w/any variation of it that seems nice? Naming after a deceased relative..Tia 5 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:59 PM Flag
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I like Adam. It's not Abe-like but it's got the A [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:00 PM Flag
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my ds is Abraham (now 2.4yo)--we love it and it suits him. call him Abe or Abie. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:01 PM Flag
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Asher, nn Ash [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:01 PM Flag
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Aron is nice. I also like Asa for a boy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:17 PM Flag
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abram [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:20 PM Flag
[ - ] looking for nice but fun restaurant in las vegas for dinner with my best friend. any suggestions? tia, 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:59 PM Flag
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so many. Expensive, cheap, loud, fancy? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:59 PM Flag
[ - ] Looking at public schools, in Pelham, specifically Colonial and cant believe how well these kids teston Regents. I frankly dont get it? What do they do with all the dumb kids that are zoned to this school, expel them? 20 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.10.08, 04:58 PM Flag
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there are no dumb kids, just stupid parents [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:03 PM Flag
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fwiw, elementary students do not take regents. not sure what you are looking at. also, 3 out of 4 schools in pelham have virtually same test scores. they are all great. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:10 PM Flag
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what are the english/math scores that are mentioned on websites. Not sure what the name of this test is. And it's more like 2 out of 4 are great. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:15 PM Flag
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for the past 5 years, colonial siwanoy and prospect hill have all rotated #1 in the eng and math tests. they all have high 90% scores, they are all about equal, great schools. fwiw, colonial has such issues with space i would never choose to send my dc's there over either of the other two. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:19 PM Flag
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do you happened to know what these English and Math test are called. Tia [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:22 PM Flag
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i can find out and get back to you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:23 PM Flag
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thanks [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:23 PM Flag
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they are just called "english lang arts sufficiency" and "math sufficiency" i think, whatever was in your chart below is the only thing i could come up with also [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:42 PM Flag
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FWI- as of 2206 test scores Prospect Hill's test score for English was in the 88th percentile, not " high 90" as you say. link is http://www.schooldatadirect.org/app/compareresults/q/stid=33/site=pes/llid=118/stllid=-1/locid=-1/adv=false/sel=923511/sel=923514/sel=923515 [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:25 PM Flag
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^^sorry-2006 test scores [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:26 PM Flag
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i was surprised at that until i looked at the "non-disabled" category. check again. they are all great schools. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:41 PM Flag
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^^^i assume this means learning disabled, not physically disabled [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:45 PM Flag
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Also PH has a slightly great student:techer ratio, so dont really know what "space issue" you are referring to. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:32 PM Flag
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you must not live in pelham or spend any time talking to ppl who have elementary aged students if you do not know about the "space issue" at colonial elementary school. they are completely overcrowded, have the smallest facility (gymnasium/cafeteria/auditorium, library also is music/art room). pelham just passed a bond for an extension (which will decrease already tiny playground) because they do not have enough room. they cannot house their incoming kindergartners, one of the alternatives was to put them in a mobile classroom at siwanoy (i don't think this is the final plan though). construction for the next 1-2years. it is amazing that they do such a good job teaching the kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:38 PM Flag
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You may live in Pelham and be up on current affairs but are obviously misinformed about the concrete numbers and stats of your schools, sorry. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:43 PM Flag
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i am not misinformed, these 3 schools are all great and not one is considered "the best." i know each of them has had top scores in the past few years and that they all score high. i do not need to split hairs over 94% vs 95% vs 96% (which is basically what the scores are for non-learning disabled children) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:50 PM Flag
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The facilities are the best they can be for 4 elementary schools and a high school that are nearly 100 years old. The town overwhelmingly passed the bond for infrastructure improvements, which include the addition to Colonial school. The key to Pelham’s elementary school success is involved parents and top notch teachers at competitive pay. All the schools are very good and have equal faculty and curriculums. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 06:03 PM Flag
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When will the Colonial construction begin/end? What is to be perfromed, do you have a link to this info? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 06:22 PM Flag
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consturction will bgin next summer I beleive at Colonial. here si some inof: [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 07:13 PM Flag
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agree. their are space issues at both Colonial elementary and PMHS. The recent approved bond should help alleviate the problems. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 06:05 PM Flag
[ - ] I think db is ready to wean, we were down to first thing in the morning, before nap and before bedtime -- she's rejecting the "before sleep" nursing (though she's also rejecting going to sleep more than she used to), but still seems interested in mornings (and occasional middle of the nights). Cut her off at this point, or continue mornings till she gives it up on her own? 7 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Toddler 06.10.08, 04:56 PM Flag
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how old? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:04 PM Flag
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18mo [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:05 PM Flag
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You and I have passed the point of self-weaning I think (23 mos. ds here). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:07 PM Flag
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you should make the call yourself but does she take a bottle before bed or just eat dinner? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:08 PM Flag
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just eat dinner [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:29 PM Flag
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or-at 18mos you can just cut it out, do it one by one...i'm betting it won't be a problem at all for db [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:18 PM Flag
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I weaned dd at this age. It was easier than expected. I had to change our bedtime/naptime routine (only time she nursed) so we weren't in same chair. It was fairly painless. Hoping this works for #2 but he's a tough nut. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:10 PM Flag
[ - ] i need to find a classic short story ASAP, hoping to find it online. any recs for sites that have such things? of course, i've tried google. nothing pops up 6 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:55 PM Flag
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What's the story? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 04:58 PM Flag
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"a stroke of good fortune," flannery o'connor [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:04 PM Flag
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i don't think any of the download sites have flannery o'connor. Amazon has some downloadable stuff, but not much. sorry. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:19 PM Flag
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topic? age group? what is your purpose? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:04 PM Flag
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it's a specific story -- see above -- for a writing workshop [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:07 PM Flag
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I LOVE Flannery O'Connor. She rocks! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.10.08, 05:34 PM Flag
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